There shall be four types of membership to the PIOCUS: Individual, Family, Associate and Junior. Membership is open to all who are in good standing with the PIOCUS and the AKC and who subscribe to the purpose of this Club.

Individual Membership: Individual membership is open to all people eighteen years and older who are in good standing with PIOCUS and the AKC and who subscribe with the purpose of the Club.

Family Membership: Family memberships are open to family members residing at the same address who are in good standing of the PIOCUS and the AKC and who subscribe with the purpose of the Club. Individuals residing at that address who are under eighteen years of age may not vote in Club elections or hold office.

Associate Membership: Associate membership is open to all persons over the age of eighteen years of age who live outside the USA or do not own a PIO. Dues for an Associate membership shall be less than the dues of an Individual membership. They may not vote in Club elections or hold office.

Junior Membership: Junior membership is for individuals over the age of ten and under the age of eighteen who wish to learn and become active in the breed. Dues for Junior membership shall be less than an Individual membership. Junior members may not vote in Club elections or hold office.