Founded in 1992, the Portuguese Water Dog Club of Northern California Represents the greater San Francisco Bay Area Encourages, promotes, protects, and advances the Portuguese Water Dog breed Urges members and breeders to accept the standard of the as approved by the American Kennel Club (AKC) Conducts sanctioned matches, specialty shows, obedience trials under the AKC, and water trials under the rules of Portuguese Water Dog Charter Association (PWDCA) Promotes educational and social activities among Portuguese Water Dog Club of Northern California Members (PWDCNC) PWDCNC activities include the annual water trial in August, the Regional Specialty in October, occasional "fun" or "play" days, and a holiday get-together. Click here to read Our Club - a Very Brief History! (1992-2004) by Sherry Hanen. Click here to see a list of PWDCNC charter members.