IMPORTANT: First-time puppy buyers/importers whose puppy's whelp date is 1/1 - 5/31 will receive a complimentary membership for the whelp year. If the puppy's whelp date is 6/1 - 12/31, they will receive a complimentary membership for the remainder of the whelp year and all of the following year. Fees for new memberships paid 8/1 - 12/31 will cover the remainder of the current year and all of the following year. Fees for renewal memberships will cover what remains of the current year, regardless of when paid.