Constitution & Bylaws

Article I - Name and Purpose

Section 1. Name

The name of the association shall be the National Toy Fox Terrier Association (NTFTA).

Section 2. Purpose

The objectives of the Association shall be:

• To encourage and promote quality in the breeding of purebred Toy Fox Terriers and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection.
• To urge members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed as approved by the United Kennel Club (UKC) as the only standard of excellence by which Toy Fox Terriers shall be judged.
• To do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the breed by encouraging sportsmanlike competition at dog shows, obedience trials, and performance events.
• To conduct sanctioned and licensed specialty shows and trials under the rules of the UKC.

Article II - Membership

Section 1. Eligibility

Membership shall be open to all persons who are in good standing with the United Kennel Club and who subscribe to the purposes of this Association.

Section 2. Dues

Membership dues shall be established by the Board of Directors. Dues are payable on or before the first day of each fiscal year.

Article III - Officers

Section 1. Officers

The Association's officers, consisting of the President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer, shall serve in their respective capacities both with regard to the Association and its meetings and the Board and its meetings.

Article IV - Board of Directors

Section 1. Board of Directors

General management of the Association's affairs shall be entrusted to the Board of Directors. The Board shall be comprised of the officers and additional directors elected from the general membership.

Article V - Meetings

Section 1. Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of the Association shall be held in conjunction with the Association's National Specialty Show, at a place, date, and hour designated by the Board of Directors.

Article VI - Elections

Section 1. Annual Election

The election of Officers and Directors shall be conducted by secret ballot. The nominated candidates receiving the greatest number of votes for each office shall be declared elected.

Article VII - Committees

Section 1. Appointment

The Board may each year appoint standing committees to advance the work of the Association in such matters as dog shows, obedience trials, trophies, annual prizes, membership, and other fields.

Article VIII - Amendments

Section 1. Proposing Amendments

Amendments to the constitution and bylaws may be proposed by the Board of Directors or by written petition addressed to the Secretary signed by twenty percent of the membership in good standing.