Membership and Breeders
We don't sacrifice our principles for profit.
The OWEPS is a private, non-competitive group, breeding non-competitive dogs. If competition, either in breeding or with dogs, is what you're looking for, please feel free to look elsewhere.
The OWEPS is a private, non-competitive group, breeding non-competitive dogs. If competition, either in breeding or with dogs, is what you're looking for, please feel free to look elsewhere.
How We Operate
As the preservation efforts are the efforts of all of our members, they all work jointly, as a team within a tight network. Being a part of the OWEPS is a serious commitment that requires complete cooperation from it's members. We welcome any interest from those familiar with the WE; their input, experiences, photos, etc. The OWEPS is completely not for profit and is committed to the preservation of the WE.
The OWEPS is a private, hand selected, members only group of owners and breeders dedicated to the preservation of the traditional farmer's White English. We do not breed for nor do we advocate the practice of using the OWE as a hunting dog, a modern sport that is contrary to it's longstanding and original function as a protector of cattle, farm and family. Nor do we advocate the breeding of or use of the CWE for PP / Sch. training or the show ring.
Membership to the OWEPS is by application and on some occasions, by invitation. Applications can only be received by contacting us directly. Our application process is in-depth and stringent, as we adhere to a very strict, unforgiving standard for the WE Our members are hand selected, as well we are as stringent on our members as we are our dogs. Members who do not follow OWEPS objectives and statutes can and will be dismissed without refund of membership fees. Since we are a group with the sole purpose of preserving this incredible breed, we must adhere to such strict standards.
As the preservation efforts are the efforts of all of our members, they all work jointly, as a team within a tight network. Being a part of the OWEPS is a serious commitment that requires complete cooperation from it's members. We welcome any interest from those familiar with the WE; their input, experiences, photos, etc. The OWEPS is completely not for profit and is committed to the preservation of the WE.
The OWEPS is a private, hand selected, members only group of owners and breeders dedicated to the preservation of the traditional farmer's White English. We do not breed for nor do we advocate the practice of using the OWE as a hunting dog, a modern sport that is contrary to it's longstanding and original function as a protector of cattle, farm and family. Nor do we advocate the breeding of or use of the CWE for PP / Sch. training or the show ring.
Membership to the OWEPS is by application and on some occasions, by invitation. Applications can only be received by contacting us directly. Our application process is in-depth and stringent, as we adhere to a very strict, unforgiving standard for the WE Our members are hand selected, as well we are as stringent on our members as we are our dogs. Members who do not follow OWEPS objectives and statutes can and will be dismissed without refund of membership fees. Since we are a group with the sole purpose of preserving this incredible breed, we must adhere to such strict standards.
Membership Levels
Basic - The basic membership level is for those with no plans on breeding the WE. This is strictly for registration purposes. There is a one time non-refundable application fee of $100.00. To ensure that basic members are not breeding, if more than one dog of the opposite sex is to be registered, we require veterinary documentation that one or both dogs have been either spayed or neutered, before we will approve registration. If members in this level decide to become breeders, the $100.00 application fee is credited and the remaining $50.00 Breeder Level Membership Fee is due, as well, a $25.00 yearly membership fee will be due upon the change in membership levels. Yearly dues we be due on the membership start date.
Breeder - The breeder level is for those who are breeding or plan to breed the WE. There is a one time non-refundable application fee of $150.00 and a yearly membership fee of $25.00. Yearly dues are due on the membership start date. All fees go directly towards the maintenance of the OWEPS web-page, (including monthly IP charges), secretarial duties, mail, printing charges, and the application process itself.
Application / Termination Process
Our application process is very in-depth and stringent. Once an application has been received, the process begins. Applicants and members must prove themselves by their actions, not their words. New members under the BREEDER LEVEL MEMBERSHIP, are probationary members until they have produced a minimum of three consistent litters that meet the OWEPS standard. After such time, probationary members may become full members.
Termination of membership is at the sole discretion of the founding members of the OWEPS. Members may report other members believed to be violating the statutes and or objectives of the OWEPS to the charter members. A thorough investigation will be implemented by the charter members in a joint effort to determine the validity of the report. Members will be informed immediately if they have been reported and are being investigated. If a report is founded, membership can and will be terminated. Once a member has been terminated, they will be banned from membership to the OWEPS for life. All member dues and fees are non-refundable.
Members can and will be terminated if a member is found to be practicing any of the following:
Basic - The basic membership level is for those with no plans on breeding the WE. This is strictly for registration purposes. There is a one time non-refundable application fee of $100.00. To ensure that basic members are not breeding, if more than one dog of the opposite sex is to be registered, we require veterinary documentation that one or both dogs have been either spayed or neutered, before we will approve registration. If members in this level decide to become breeders, the $100.00 application fee is credited and the remaining $50.00 Breeder Level Membership Fee is due, as well, a $25.00 yearly membership fee will be due upon the change in membership levels. Yearly dues we be due on the membership start date.
Breeder - The breeder level is for those who are breeding or plan to breed the WE. There is a one time non-refundable application fee of $150.00 and a yearly membership fee of $25.00. Yearly dues are due on the membership start date. All fees go directly towards the maintenance of the OWEPS web-page, (including monthly IP charges), secretarial duties, mail, printing charges, and the application process itself.
Application / Termination Process
Our application process is very in-depth and stringent. Once an application has been received, the process begins. Applicants and members must prove themselves by their actions, not their words. New members under the BREEDER LEVEL MEMBERSHIP, are probationary members until they have produced a minimum of three consistent litters that meet the OWEPS standard. After such time, probationary members may become full members.
Termination of membership is at the sole discretion of the founding members of the OWEPS. Members may report other members believed to be violating the statutes and or objectives of the OWEPS to the charter members. A thorough investigation will be implemented by the charter members in a joint effort to determine the validity of the report. Members will be informed immediately if they have been reported and are being investigated. If a report is founded, membership can and will be terminated. Once a member has been terminated, they will be banned from membership to the OWEPS for life. All member dues and fees are non-refundable.
Members can and will be terminated if a member is found to be practicing any of the following:
- Any divergence from "absolute honesty". This includes not adhering to verbal or written contracts / arrangements, (not keeping their word). Our breeders have a strict code of honor and ethics, and any divergence from the aforesaid will result in immediate termination of membership, and revocation of dog / dogs registrations by the OWEPS without refund of any costs incurred from the initial registration and membership process.
- Infusing non WE blood into their WE.
- Misrepresenting the breed in any way.
- Unethical breeding and or business practices. This includes trying to "push" or popularize the breed in efforts to sell puppies or increase puppy sales.
- Falsifying of any documents pertaining to the OWEPS: Pedigrees, registration and or membership applications, owner transfers, etc.
- Not adhering to OWEPS operational practices.
- Infusing non WE blood into their WE.
- Misrepresenting the breed in any way.
- Unethical breeding and or business practices. This includes trying to "push" or popularize the breed in efforts to sell puppies or increase puppy sales.
- Falsifying of any documents pertaining to the OWEPS: Pedigrees, registration and or membership applications, owner transfers, etc.
- Not adhering to OWEPS operational practices.
The OWEPS DOES NOT tolerate any of the above violations! We adhere to a very strict, unforgiving standard for the WE and the CWE, as well as very strict, unforgiving policies for our breeders / members. Since we are a group with the sole purpose of preserving this incredible breed, we must adhere to such strict standards. Making allowances and exceptions is a failure to preserve our own strict code of honor and ethics, as well as a failure in the preservation and purity of the breed.
Breeders
Breeders listed by request only:
Arkabutla Farm Mastiffs
Kaolin Belt Old White English
Loosahatchie Old White English Bulldogs
Shamrock's Old Southern Bulldogs
Breeders listed by request only:
Arkabutla Farm Mastiffs
Kaolin Belt Old White English
Loosahatchie Old White English Bulldogs
Shamrock's Old Southern Bulldogs
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