In 1918 a group of enthusiasts started a club called The Swedish Protection and
Medical Dogs Club. This Club was directly under The Swedish Kennel Club (SKK).

However, in 1924 the majority of members in the aforementioned club decided
to form their own club to promote the German Shepherd dog and they arranged
working dog trials and shows. These activities grew and grew as did the number
of members and although the prominent race was the German Shepherd dog
other breeds were also represented.

In 1940 the Kennel Club decided that it would be good if they could incorporate
a club specifically for working dogs, and so they took over the club and called it
Svenska Brukshundklubben (The Swedish Working Dog Club) ranked directly under
the Swedish Kennel Club.

During the year 1960, the club was reorganized and The German Shepherd club
became the breed organisation for the German Shepherd Dog (Avelsförening för
Schäfer = AFS). The letters AFS are still shown in our Official Logo.

The organisation throughout Sweden is thus:
There are sixteen regional districts in Sweden, and each district has its own local
clubs (ortsgrupper). The number of local clubs differ from district to district
depending on the population figures in each district.

Membership advantages
Members receive the popular Swedish German Shepherd Dog Magazine which is
issued six times per year. Members can take part in all activities arranged by the
Club at all levels e.g shows, trials etc.

The Swedish German Shepherd Dog Championship Show / Svenska Schäfermästerskapet (SSM)
This annual event is our main show with circa 600 dogs entered and appr. 2,500
interested spectators. The date of the show use to be end of July.
If you would like further information with regard to this or any other
show, please contact us.

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