DNA is the only United Kennel Club Dalmatian club. It was originally founded by Cathy Murphy in 2002 with the name North American Dalmatian Association. The name was changed to Dalmatians of North America in 2008. Cathy Murphy, who died in 2007, was a long time Dalmatian owner who believed in the UKC motto "our dogs do stuff" She showed Dalmatians in obedience, tracking, agility, conformation and participated in non-competitive activities such as the Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog programs.