Board Notes

DOGS QUEENSLAND SUBMISSION TO STATE DEVELOPMENT AND REGIONAL INDUSTRIES COMMITTEE Dogs Queensland has reviewed the Animal Care and Protection Amendment Bill 2022 (the Bill) and the proposed amendments to the Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 (the Act), with a particular focus on matters related to dogs, and provided the following submissions in response.

To view the submission, clickhere.

FRENCH BULLDOG BREED STANDARD – AMENDMENT Dogs Australia have received advice that the Kennel Club (UK) has amended the breed standard for the French Bulldog and the following changes have been confirmed by the National Breed Standards Coordination Group Chairperson, Marie Merchant. Head And Skull: Head square in appearance and in proportion to dog’s size. Skull nearly flat between ears, domed forehead. The skin covering the skull and forehead should be supple enough to allow fine wrinkling when the dog is alert. Well defined muzzle, that can clearly be viewed in profile, broad, deep and set back, muscles of cheeks well developed. Stop well defined. Lower jaw deep, square, broad, slightly undershot and turned up. Nose black and wide, relatively short, with visibly open nostrils and line between well defined. Lips black, thick, meeting each other in centre, completely hiding teeth. Upper lip covers lower on each side with plenty of cushion, never so exaggerated as to hang too much below level of lower jaw. Eyes: Preferably dark and matching. Moderate size, round, neither sunken or prominent, showing no white when looking straight forward; set moderatelyrelatively wide apart and on the same level as the stop. Neck: Powerful, well-arched and thick, of moderate length. [The word “thick” is removed] Tail: Undocked, short, set low. Thick at root, tapering quickly towards tip, preferably straight and long enough to cover anus. Never curling over back no carried gaily. [The word “short” is removed]

FCI PODCAST: COFFEE WITH DR TAMAS JAKKEL, THE FCI PRESIDENT

Many people know the position Dr Tamás Jakkel holds as FCI President and thus define him by that position only. Other people who have had the privilege to chat with him, know Tamás the individual, the dog lover, breeder, and judge. In this virtual coffee chat, Gopi Krishnan has a casual chit chat with Tamás on a variety of topics from his personal likes and dislikes, to his views on certain topics about the dog world and of course the FCI, which he has headed as President for the last three years. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gun_ ijipKZ8&ab_channel=FCIforYOUtube

FCI PODCAST: FCI PRESIDENTIAL INTERVIEW 2022

The annual FCI Presidential Interview with Dr Tamás Jakkel covers the accomplished projects

of the last year, the current challenges in the dog world and their possible solutions, and the plans, predictions, and concerns for the upcoming year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWjDlNiu88&ab_channel=FCIforYOUtube

FCI NEWS: 16 JUNE 2022 Dogs Australiaare thrilled to announce the publication of the first two documents created by the FCI Committee for Dog Welfare and Health with the titles.

• What Does Responsible Breeding Mean? • Why Choose a National Canine Organisation

Registered Breeder? It is needless to present an in-depth explanation of the importance of dog welfare related matters and their connection to our activities.

These documents—and the upcoming ones—target the everyday dog keeper, presenting complex materials related to responsible dog keeping to prevent dog welfare matters and better understand the importance of registered breeding. The documents are published on the FCI website (http://www.fci.be/en/Welfare-well-being-andprotection-for-pedigree-dogs-worldwide-1291. html) and promoted on our social media channels. What Does Reponsible Breeding Mean? Why Chose A National Canine Organisation Registered Breeder?

2024 NATIONAL SHOW / RESTRICTED TRIALS: LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB OF SA INC Dogs Australia are pleased to advise the approval of the application received from the Labrador Retriever Club of SA Inc to conduct the 2024 National Show with Restricted Obedience Trial and Restricted RATG Trial on the 19 to 21 July 2024 at the David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn, South Australia.

NOTES FROM THE LITTER DEPARTMENT Breeders are required to submit their Litter Applications when the Orivet DNA Parentage Verification reports have been finalised and received from Orivet.

Litters that are received by Dogs Queensland without the DNA Parentage finalised will be subject to the $10 Litter Sendback Fee. RULES FOR THE CONDUCT OF AGILITY TRIALS - TEMPORARY MODIFICATIONS Dogs Queensland advise that the temporary modifications as outlined below remain in place.

Current Rule: 7.2.1 On the Steward’s call of the dog’s catalogue number, the Handler will enter the ring via the entry point, with the dog on lead and follow the Steward’s and/or Judge’s instructions. The lead and harness or head collar must be removed, the collar may be removed and all items handed to a Steward.

The temporary modified Rule: ‘7.2.1 On the Steward’s call of the dog’s catalogue number, the Handler will enter the ring via the entry point, with the dog on lead and follow the Steward’s and/or Judge’s instructions. The lead will be removed, the collar maybe removed. The Handler will either place the lead/collar in a pocket whilst running the course or wear it on them (e.g. clipped around their waist like a belt). If any of these items fall to the ground or the dog grabs the lead while running the course this will result in a DQ. The lead/collar must be inaudible and if not this will result in a DQ.’

Leaving out ‘harness or head collar’ was based on discussions about modern ‘active’ wear doesn’t usually have pockets. As such these large and sometimes heavy items could not be ‘stored’ on the handler with ease. This is also to prevent them from falling on the ground and becoming a trip hazard as well as to prevent the possibility of the spread of Covid-19 should it be present either on the equipment or the ground.

CONFORMATION JUDGES COMMITTEE: FEE AMENDMENT 2022 - 2023 Conformation Judges Training fees for the 2022 - 2023 intake:

• Entrance exam for first time applicants $55 • Application to attend Group theory lectures and exams, for four sub groups $200. This is to be paid upfront prior to the commencement of lectures (this fee is non refundable) • Re-sit a sub group theory exam $50 on a per exam basis • Hands On exam $60

DIRECTOR ELECTIONS 22/23 – DRAFT TIMETABLE For any Member thinking of standing for election to the Board, the approximate timetable is below.

Election Notice Release – Monday 10 October 2022 Nominations Open – Friday 11 November 2022 Nominations Close – Friday 9 December 2022 Resumes Booklet Released on Monday 12 December 2022 Ballot Opens – Friday 20 January 2023 Ballot Closes – Monday 20 February 2023

Additionally, prior to any appointment, all potential Directors must have a Director ID number and a valid Blue Card, details of how to apply for both are below.

New ASIC Requirements – Director Identification Numbers

Director identification number (Director ID) is a new requirement for all company Directors, designed to help combat illegal activity by making it easier to trace Directors’ relationships with companies. Directors can apply for their Director ID from November 2021 on the new Australian Business Registry Services (ABRS). How Director ID works: A Director ID is a 15-digit identifier given to a Director (or someone who intends to become a Director) who has verified their identity with ABRS. Directors will only ever have one Director ID. It will be kept forever even if you: • Change companies • Stop being a Director • Change your name • Move interstate or overseas. Who needs to apply and when: Anyone currently, or planning on becoming, a Director of a Company. When you must apply for your Director ID depends on the date you become a Director: Date you become a Director: Date you must apply On or before 31 October 2021: By 30 November 2022 Between 1 November 2021 and 4 April 2022: Within 28 days of appointment From 5 April 2022: Before appointment Verifying your identity & applying for a Director ID: All Directors need to apply for their own Director ID. The fastest and easiest way to do this is to apply online via your myGovID. When you receive your ID you will need to pass it on to your company record-holder. No company can be formed or altered without all Directors having a Director ID. From November 2021 you can log in to ABRS at www.abrs.gov.au to apply.

Dear Member, The Dogs Queensland Board has recently looked the provision of Blue Cards for our Volunteers, especially our Junior Handler Judges. All Junior Handler Judges will now be required to have Blue Cards, as will all Directors and Junior Handler Committee Members.

Any Junior Handler event held will require the Judge to have a valid Blue Card for all events conducted after 1 October 2021.

If you already have a Blue Card, please provide your Blue Card Number and Date of Birth to Dogs Queensland, if not, this is the process to follow. What you need before applying for a Blue Card Blue Card Services work with the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) to verify your identity and obtain the photo for your blue/exemption card. You will need a customer reference number (CRN) from TMR before you apply for your blue card. You can find this number on any product TMR has issued to you, such as: • a driver licence • marine licence indicator • photo identity card • industry authority If your photo was taken more than 6 years and 9 months ago, you will need to have a new photo taken at a TMR service centre.

If you are coming from interstate or overseas, the fastest and easiest way to get a CRN is to visit a TMR service centre when you arrive in Queensland. If you have the necessary ID documentation, TMR can take your photo and issue your CRN while you wait. You can then apply online for your blue card. You will also need the email address associated with your TMR account. To check these details Log into your TMR Account - https://www.service.transport.qld.gov.au/tmrportal Step 1 Blue Card - Apply online Register for an online account You will need to register for a Blue Card Services online account before you can apply for your blue or exemption card. You only need to register once. Step 2 You will receive an email from Blue Card with your Account Number – please email this number along with your Date of Birth to toni@dogsqueensland.org.au. Step 3 Wait for another email from Blue Card to notify that you have been linked to Dogs Queensland. Step 4 Once Dogs Queensland has linked your account, you must log in to the online applicant portal to apply for or renew your card. Apply for Blue Card using the Portal You will receive another email from Blue Card with a Reference Number advising you that your application has been lodged.