Join OHCA
The OHCA is the primary guardian of the Otterhound breed. OHCA members determine the breed standard, code of ethics, and performance awards.
No other organization cares more for the Otterhound or tries harder to promote and protect our breed across North America.
Membership
New Members
New Members
New Members
Support Otterhounds & make new friends!
The "New Member" button will take you to an application you can submit online,
or scroll to the bottom to print and mail.
Renewals
New Members
New Members
Welcome back! The renewal period is open November 25 - December 31, 2023.
You can submit online or print and mail from the "Renew Now!" button.
Please refer to OHCA Bylaws for more details. If you missed the renewal period, simply submit a New Membership Application.
Otterhound Club of America (OHCA) Member Benefits
OHCA is the parent Club to the American Kennel Club (AKC).
OHCA provides educational information to pet owners to help them obtain healthy dogs from member breeders.
Membership in OHCA is for you:
- If you want to gain more information about the breed.
- If you love Otterhounds.
- If you would like to meet others who share the same passion.
- If you are interested in promoting, preserving, and protecting the Otterhound.
- If you have skills and/or talents that could positively contribute to the aims of the Club by serving on a committee, participating in a Public Education Event, or helping with a fundraising we have something for you. Your membership in OHCA can be as interactive as you want.
Benefits of OHCA Membership
- "The Voice," a bi-monthly newsletter. Content ranges from health and historical information to rescue, conformation, performance events and much more.
- Email updates regarding significant club events and general information.
- Listing in the Breeder Referral List.
- Opportunities to educate owners on activities and care for healthy Otterhounds.
- The opportunity to work alongside experienced OHCA members in ongoing projects and events.
- The opportunity to support veterinary health research.
- You are eligible to compete for OHCA Trophies & Awards (Olivia, ROM, ROMX, Versatility).
- A Breed Mentor (experienced breeder) to assist with Breeding questions.
- Access to the "OtterNose" – monthly Club updates.
- Access to the Store and special Pop-up Sales on Otterhound items.
- A special dog community – where you can develop friendships and long-lasting relationships with those that share your passion for Otterhounds.
- Access to the Groups.io (Communication platform and Club documents).
- Eligible to vote for Officers and Board members of the Club, judges for the National Specialty, and other issues affecting the Club.
- Legislative updates from AKC. We are a small club in the AKC and with a committed membership base we can be more influential in policies affecting our interests.
- OHCA was the leader in forming the first Reproduction Bank, now used as a template for other Clubs looking to form a Reproduction Bank.
- New members are invited to a New Member Orientation Zoom Meeting (Get to Know the Club).
- Access to the upcoming Members Only sections of the OHCA website & Otterhound University.
- Personal email invitation to the OtterTalks webcast program.
Where are OHCA Members in North America?
There are OHCA Members located throughout North America.
The United States of America
--Northeast Region (Green)
- Connecticut (3)
- Maine (4)
- Massachusetts (3)
- New Hampshire (1)
- New Jersey (4)
- New York (14)
- Pennsylvania (3)
--Southeast Region (Purple)
- Alabama (4)
- Arkansas (3)
- District of Columbia (2)
- Florida (10)
- Georgia (4)
- Kentucky (2)
- Maryland (8)
- Mississippi (1)
- North Carolina (6)
- Tennessee (5)
- Virginia (5)
- West Virginia (2)
--Southwest Region (Orange)
- Texas (3)
--Midwest Region (Beige)
- Indiana (2)
- Iowa (3)
- Kansas (1)
- Illinois (20)
- Michigan (15)
- Minnesota (7)
- Missouri (4)
- Nebraska (6)
- Ohio (12)
- South Dakota (1)
- Wisconsin (10)
--West Region (Blue)
- Alaska (2)
- California (19)
- Colorado (4)
- Idaho (3)
- Montana (2)
- Nevada (1)
- Oregon (7)
- Washington (10)
Canada
- Alberta (3)
- British Columbia (3)
- Ontario (8)
- Quebec (3)
Want to Meet an Otterhound?
OHCA hosts "Meet the Breed" events throughout the year. Upcoming events can be found on the Events calendar.
