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Working Dutch Shepherd Association of America

Preserving and Promoting the Working Dutch Shepherd Dog in America

ABOUT WDSAA

The Working Dutch Shepherd Association of America (WDSAA) is a breed organization developed to promote and preserve the Dutch Shepherd as intended by its native country of origin, The Netherlands. The WDSAA follows the guidelines and rules set by the FCI.

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It is the mission of the WDSAA to preserve the proper working ability and soundness of character and structure of the Dutch Shepherd through the promotion of education, training, seminars, and working trials.

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2026 Member Titles

Are you a member that's earned a title or certificate in 2026? Please submit them HERE.

Friday SWM

Kellie VanNuil and Optimal Intelligence Van Neerland "Friday" Earning AKC Scent Work Master and Scent Work Buried Master Friday and I earned our first two titles of 2026. Friday earned her SBM (Scent Work Buried Master) which finished her overall SWM (Scent Work Master)!!!!!!! SWM is the highest regular level scent work title in AKC and is a big achievement. The purple rosette in the picture is a rosette I made for her SWM in her color.

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