The Doberman Pinscher Club of Houston is one of 60 chapter clubs of the Doberman Pinscher Club of America (DPCA). The club encourages and promotes quality in the breeding of Doberman Pinschers by urging its members to breed to the standard and to do everything possible to bring the Doberman's natural qualities to perfection. The club protects and advances the interests of the breed by encouraging sportsmanlike competition at dog shows, obedience trials, and tracking tests.
The Betty Moore Memorial Trophy, awarded at our shows each year, commemorates Betty Moore's contributions to the club and to the breed.
The Doberman Pinscher Club of Houston was founded in 1957 by a small group of Houston area Doberman enthusiasts. In its first few years, the club held meetings at individual member's houses and sometimes had less than $100 in the club treasury.
DPCH now boasts an average membership of around 65 people. The club has hosted five DPCA National Conventions with the most recent occuring in October 2005.
Club members include a winner of the Breed competition at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club show, the 1989 DPCA Breeder of the Year, a Top 20 Conformation winner, a Top 20 Obedience winner, and many professional handlers of Dobermans and other breeds. Members have also held DPCA Board and Officer positions at various times.