Club History
The Bulldog Club of Texas was founded in the Houston area in 1947. This club has the distinction of being the first Bulldog club in the state of Texas, and was the first member club of the Bulldog Club of America in Division IV.]
There has been speculation about whether this club was actually the first Bulldog club recognized by the AKC in the state of Texas. To make certain, an inquiry and a search of the AKC archives confirms that this is correct.
Many Bulldog fanciers desired to promote the best interests of the breed in Texas. The club's Charter members include: Richard Mase, Hinds Poth, Ruth Barret, Mr. Jeffries, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome, Ertha Alexander, Ed Winfield, Captain Mitchell, Dub Del and Tex Neddleton.
The first president of the Club was Mr. Jeffries (first name is not known).
It should be noted that the Savages of California, both AKC-approved Bulldog judges, were also instrumental in helping this club get started.
Officers
President
Vice President
Beth Williams
Secretary
Treasurer
Board of Directors
Eric Evans
Leanne Long
David Moates
Bill Brock
Marianne Dyson
Breed Advisor
The bylaws governing the club were approved by AKC on April 14, 1948. And the Bulldog Club of Texas began hosting AKC-sanctioned Matches on November 28, 1948. The judge for that match was Mr. Ed Winfield.
The club held its first Specialty Show on April 9, 1950. The Best of Breed winner of that show was owned by Richard Maze and Hinds Poth of Mapo Kennels.
This club hosted the state's first National Specialty Show, and holds the honor for having the first three-day show in the history of the AKC.
The Bulldog Club of Texas achieved much of its growth under the guidance of many dedicated breeders and owners such as the Mapo Kennels, Dennis & Carla Entholt, Tina Byers, and Jim & Kathy Moss, Wendell & Pat Tinsley to name just a few.
The club offers an annual specialty show in February which consists of 4 shows in 3 days.. The Bulldog Club of Texas also participates in the Houston World Series of Dog Shows every July were they offer breed education and a hands on experience with fellow breed enthusiasts.
Just as an FYI we refer people inquiring about rescue to EBRN English Bulldog Rescue Network of Houston jluvabull@aol.comwww.ebrnhouston.com EBRN is a member of BCARN
We also refer to Lone Star Bulldog Club Rescue
Bulldog Rescue Squad