DOG WORLD MAGAZINE - DECEMBER 2024/JANUARY 2025 by Dogs Queensland

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President’s Message

A“nd just like that, it seems like we blinked and 2024 is almost over!!!

The following are a few messages of interest which I’d like to share with you from the past month.

On Sunday 24 November 2024, I attended the President’s Secretary’s and Treasurer’s meeting with the Dog Sport clubs and committees. What a great group of committed people!! One message that came through consistently was the enjoyment our members have from competing in their chosen sports with their dog. Congratulations to everyone who has titled dogs this year, and to the judges, workers and committees for their hard work and dedication. Dog sport is a growing area with more and more members becoming involved in various competitions.

I had the opportunity to acknowledge two of our All Breeds Judges who will, in the not to distant future, will be retiring from our judging panel and moving to the “ Emeritus” judges listing. Jocelyn Croad and Shaneen Bendixen were present at the recent Canine Health show, and we took the opportunity to thank them for their years of dedication to dog judging. Both Jocelyn and Shaneen have been very supportive of our new judges. They have assisted as mentors and assessors for many years. They are

joined by Ley James, from Far North Queensland, in retiring as judges. Ley too has contributed enormously to the dog world, and we wish these three wonderful members all the best for the future.

As we have judges retiring, we also have a new All Breeds judge join the ranks. Anthea Adamopolous was also presented with her certificate and badge at the Canine Health show (more details appear on page 30). We wish Anthea all the best for many years of happy judging appointments.

We’ve seen a couple of excellent promotional opportunities from our breed clubs during November 2024. Thank you to the Golden Retriever Club of Qld Inc and the Labrador Retriever Club of Qld Inc for their fundays (Goldens on the Grass and Labs on the Lawn). Both events were a huge success bringing a large number of dog owners together to enjoy their love of their respective breeds. They also had the opportunity to see various activities and were given an insight into just how versatile their breeds are at different competitions. Hopefully this will increase future memberships for Dogs Queensland.

I’m sure you’ve all seen the numerous notices in relation to the forthcoming election of Directors for Dogs Queensland. I would encourage you all to carefully consider the candidates and vote for those you believe will best represent you, the members, for the next four years.

We are now getting close to Christmas, so I’d like to take the opportunity to wish you all a very safe and happy Christmas and a successful 2025.

Carolyn Ryan Dogs Queensland President

Board Notes – December 2024/January 2025

APPROVAL OF 2026 NATIONAL SHOW –BOXER CLUB OF NSW

Dogs Australia are pleased to advise the approval of the application received from the Boxer Club of NSW to conduct the 2026 National Show on the 4 to 7 June 2026 at the Dogs NSW Showgrounds, 44 Luddenham Road, Orchard Hills, New South Wales.

APPROVAL OF 2026 NATIONAL SHOW/ RESTRICTED TRIALS – GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB OF SA INC

Dogs Australia are pleased to advise the approval of the application received from the Golden Retriever Club of SA Inc to conduct the 2026 National Show with a Restricted Retrieving Ability Test for Gundogs, Obedience Trial and Rally Trial on the 4 to 8 August 2026 at the Tanunda Show Hall and Grounds, Tanunda, South Australia.

APPROVAL OF 2027 NATIONAL SHOW/ RESTRICTED TRIALS – ROTTWEILER CLUB OF SA INC

Dogs Australia are pleased to advise the approval of the application received from the Rottweiler Club of SA Inc to conduct the 2027 National Show with a Restricted Obedience Trial on the 11 to 14 June 2027 at the David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn, South Australia.

AMENDED RULES: THE CONDUCT OF LURE COURSING SANCTIONED EVENTS

EFFECTIVE 1 JANUARY 2025

In accordance with the October 2024 Dogs Australia Board meeting minutes, the amended Rules for the conduct of Lure Coursing Sanctioned Events which will become effective from 1 January 2025 are now available from our website.

Rules for the conduct of Lure Coursing Sanctioned Events: https://dogsaustralia.org.au/members/ruleregulations/rules/

Please find below a summary of the rules revision changes provided by the National Lure Coursing Committee Chair, Anita Langford.

Dogs Australia Lure Coursing Rules Revision Summary

NOTE: References to the proposed new title ‘Coursing Ability Champion’ have been excluded from the rules as further discussion is required by the

Board of Directors and this will be dealt with at the 2025 February Special Board meeting.

REGULATIONS PART 5 – CONFORMATION SHOW, SECTION 10.12 – AMENDMENT: EFFECTIVE 1 JANUARY 2025

In accordance with Item 7.5.5 of the October 2024 Board meeting minutes, Clause 10.12 has been amended as follows and this amendment will be effective from 1 January 2025.

Currently reads:

Section 10.12 Sire and Dam of Merit (Added 06/24, 5.4 - effective 01/01/ 2025)

10.12.1 Sire of Merit (SOM) – A dog that has produced at least ten (10) Conformation Champion offspring.

10.12.2 Dam of Merit (DOM) – A bitch that has produced at least five (5) Conformation Champion offspring.

10.12.3 At least 1 of the conformation Champion titles (CH, GRCH, SUPCH, CIB, A2O) must have been awarded after the implementation date (01 January 2025).

Amended to read:

Section 10.12 Sire and Dam of Merit (Added 06/24, 5.4 - effective 01/01/ 2025)

10.12.1 Sire of Merit (SOM) – A dog that has produced at least ten (10) Conformation Champion offspring.

10.12.2 Dam of Merit (DOM) – A bitch that has produced at least five (5) Conformation Champion offspring.

10.12.3 At least 1 of the conformation Champion titles (all conformation titles are included) must have been awarded after the implementation date (01 January 2025).

The Dogs Australia website has been updated and the amended regulations can be viewed at: https://dogsaustralia.org.au/members/ruleregulations/regulations/

Dogs Queensland, for the purposes of clarification, request that members note the following;

• Semen from the dog that has produced the Conformation Champion offspring is also valid.

• Overseas Conformation Champion Titles are also valid.

REGULATIONS PART 6 – THE REGISTER & REGISTRATION CLAUSE 6.34.4 AMENDMENT: EFFECTIVE 1 JULY 2025

In accordance with Item 5.6 of the October 2024 Board meeting minutes, Clause 6.3.4.3 of Regulations Part 6 – The Register & Registration has been amended as follows and will be effective from 1 July 2025.

Currently reads:

6.3.4.3 Effective from 1 January 2016 no ‘Merle’ Chihuahuas can be registered on any register and a ‘Merle’ Chihuahua imported into Australia cannot be registered on any register. (10/15, 6.4)

Amended to read:

6.3.4.3 Effective from 1 July 2025

Merle, Chihuahuas can only be registered on the Limited Register and notated “Never to be upgraded” once proof of breed purity and parentage has been confirmed by DNA profile.

Our website has been updated and the amended regulations can be viewed at: https://dogsaustralia. org.au/members/rule-regulations/regulations/

REGULATIONS PART 6 – THE REGISTER & REGISTRATION, SECTION 7 AMENDMENTS: EFFECTIVE 1 JANUARY 2025

In accordance with Item 7.5.14 of the October 2024 Board meeting minutes, the following amendments have been made to Section 7 and these amendments will be effective from 1 January 2025.

Insert New Clause 7.5

7.5 Multi Champion

7.5.1 Dogs awarded four or more Champion Titles one title must be a Conformation Champion the other titles from any three or more of the other ANKC Ltd recognised disciplines shall be granted the title “Multi Champion” and the title shall appear before the name of the dog with the other discipline Titles indicated in brackets e.g. M.CH. [O] [T] [TS]

7.5.2 In the case of an application for a “Multi Champion” where the Neuter Champion replaces the Conformation Champion the title “Multi Champion” shall be granted and the title shall appear before the name of the dog with the other discipline titles indicated in brackets e.g. M.CH. (Neuter) [O] [T] [TS]

Consequential Changes – Renumbering of existing Rule 7.5 as 7.6.

Insert New Clause 7.7

7.7 Triple Grand Champion

7.4.1 Dogs awarded three Grand Champion Titles one title must be a Conformation Grand Champion the other titles from any two of the other ANKC Ltd recognised disciplines shall be granted the title “Triple Grand Champion” and the title shall appear before the name of the dog with the other discipline Titles indicated in brackets e.g. TRIPLE GR. CH. [O] [T] [TS]

7.4.2 In the case of an application for a “Triple Grand Champion” where the Neuter Grand Champion replaces the Conformation Grand Champion the title “Triple Grand Champion” shall be granted and the title shall appear before the name of the dog with the other discipline titles indicated in brackets e.g. TRIPLE GR. CH. (Neuter) [O] [T] [TS]

Insert New Rule 7.8

7.5 Multi Grand Champion

7.5.1 Dogs awarded four or more Grand Champion Titles one title must be a Conformation Grand Champion the other titles from any three or more of the other ANKC Ltd recognised disciplines shall be granted the title “Multi Grand Champion” and the title shall appear before the name of the dog with the other discipline Titles indicated in brackets e.g. M.GR. CH. [O] [T] [TS]

7.5.2 In the case of an application for a “Multi Grand Champion” where the Neuter Grand Champion replaces the Conformation Grand Champion the title “Multi Grand Champion” shall be granted and the title shall appear before the name of the dog with the other discipline titles indicated in brackets e.g. M.GR. CH. (Neuter) [O] [T] [TS]

Consequential Changes – Renumbering of existing Rule 7.6 as 7.9.

The Dogs Australia website has been updated and the amended regulations can be viewed at: https:// dogsaustralia.org.au/members/rule-regulations/ regulations/

REGULATIONS PART 9 – NON RESIDENT JUDGES

AMENDMENT: EFFECTIVE 1 JANUARY 2025

In accordance with Item 7.5.13 of the October 2024 Board meeting minutes, the following amendments have been made to Sections 1 and 2 of Regulations Part 9 – Non Resident Judges and these amendments will be effective from 1 January 2025.

1. General Regulations– All Judges

1.1 A Non Resident Judge must be able to verbally communicate with exhibitors to a degree that their directions and decisions are clearly

understood or have a competent interpreter.

1.2 If a Non-Resident Judge is unable to read English, the Club Affiliate or Organisation conducting the event is to provide an assurance that all ANKC Ltd Rules, Regulations, Policies, Procedures and breed standards have either been translated in writing into a language understood by the Non-Resident Judge or communicated orally. The assurance, signed by both the Affiliate or Organisation and the judge, must accompany the application.

1.3 The Affiliate conducting the show must have some knowledge of the Non Resident Judge and their background and ability to judge.

2. Regulations – Conformation Judges

2.1 A Non-Resident Judge must be approved and have awarded in their Country of Residence Challenge Certificates, or their equivalent to a minimum of 70% of the Major breeds* in each group as per the ANKC Ltd recognised Group/Breed list. A judge approved to judge 70% of the major breeds within a Group may judge the whole or part of the Group if split. (05/05) (Amended 10/22, 5.2, Effective 01/01/2023)

2.1 Unless forbidden by the Regulations of their Countr y of residence, for a Non-Resident Judge to be approved to judge Group Specials in Australia, but not the individual breeds for which they are not approved at breed level, they must be approved and have awarded in their Country of Residence Challenge Certificates or their equivalent, to a minimum of 70% of the Major breeds* in each group as per the ANKC Ltd recognised Group/ Breed list.

*Major Breed a breed that has an average of 60 plus registrations over the last 3 years as recorded on the Dogs Australia Website.

2.1.1 Best in Show at Championship or CACIB Shows can only be judged by judges who are approved to judge Best in Show in their Countr y of Residence, provided that judge is approved by ANKC Ltd to judge at least 4 Group Specials in Australia.

Alternatively, should a judge from a non FCI Countr y be able to judge 70% of the Breeds in each of the 7 Groups as per the ANKC Ltd

recognized Group/Breed list, the ANKC Ltd may then grant permission for that judge to judge Best in Show. FCI Judges Regulation 2 e prevents this alternative being applied to FCI Judges.

Delete current 2.2 as it is a duplication of current 2.1 2.2. A Non-Resident Judge must be approved and have awarded in their Country of Residence Challenge Certificates, or their equivalent. to a minimum of 70% of the Breeds in each group as per the ANKC Ltd recognised Group/Breed list. A judge approved to judge 70% of the breeds within a Group may judge the whole or part of the Group if split.

(05/05)

2.2 Notwithstanding the provisions in 2.1 the following Regulations are currently applied by individual National Canine Organisations.

FCI

In accordance with FCI Show Regulations 2 e, judges from FCI National Canine Organisations may under no circumstances agree to judge a breed at any show for which they are not approved by their own NCO (National Canine Organization) and for which they are not listed in the FCI Judges Directory. The same applies for judging at Best in Group and Best in Show level.

When seeking approval to judge at an FCI

International Show in Australia, a Non-Resident Judge may only apply to award the CACIB to breeds for which they are individually listed in the FCI Judges Directory, failing to comply with this requirement will result in the FCI invalidating the confirmation of the CACIBs incorrectly awarded. For non CACIB breeds listed in Appendix A to these Regulations, including the Australasian Bosdog, Murray Valley Retriever and Tenterfield Terrier, approval may be granted to award Challenges after the judge completes an ANKC Ltd Open Book Examination* on those breeds.

Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)

CKC Licensed judges are permitted to judge at Championship Shows in foreign countries and issue Challenge Certificates only for breeds that they are licenced for in Canada.

For breeds that are not recognised in Canada, that are listed in Appendix A to these Regulations, including the Australasian Bosdog Murray Valley Retriever, and Tenterfield Terrier, approval may be granted to award Challenges, after the judge

completes an ANKC Ltd Open Book Examination* on those breeds.

At FCI International CACIB Shows CKC judges are only allowed to judge and award CACIB’s to the breeds that they are approved to judge at Championship Shows in Canada. For breeds that are not recognised in Canada but are recognised by both ANKC Ltd and the FCI on a definitive basis, and are listed in Appendix A to these Regulations, including the Australasian Bosdog Murray Valley Retriever, and Tenterfield Terrier, approval may be granted to award Challenges, after the judge completes an ANKC Ltd Open Book Examination* on those breeds.

The Royal Kennel Club (UK)

Where an applicant is approved by the Royal Kennel Club, to judge a group or Groups at Championship Show level, and has Open Show experience or has issued Challenge Certificates outside England, subject to compliance with 2.1, may be approved to judge at Group level in Australia for those groups/ breeds so qualified, subject to the Non-Resident Judge providing the details required, listed as follows:

(a) Date of Open / FCI / Green Star Shows

(b) Name of Show

(d) Number of Dogs judged in each Breed

(e) List of “any other variety” breeds judged together with the number of dogs in each breed judged.

The above information is to be provided with the initial application for approval.

At FCI International CACIB Shows RKC judges are only allowed to judge and award CACIB’s to the breeds that are recognised by the FCI on a definitive basis and that they are approved to judge and award Challenges to at Championship Shows in the United Kingdom.

For breeds that are not recognised by the Royal Kennel Club, listed in Appendix A to these Regulations, including the Australasian Bosdog, Murray Valley Retriever and Tenterfield Terrier, approval may be granted to award Challenges after the judge completes an ANKC Ltd Open Book Examination* on those breeds.

American Kennel Club (AKC)

AKC Licensed judges are permitted to judge at Championship Shows in overseas countries and issue Challenge Certificates only for breeds that they are

licenced for in the USA. For Miscellaneous and FSS (Foundation Stock Service Breeds) and breeds that are not recognised by the AKC, listed in Appendix B to these Regulations including the Australasian Bosdog, Murray Valley Retriever and Tenterfield Terrier, approval may be granted to award Challenges after the judge completes an ANKC Ltd Open Book Examination* on those breeds.

At FCI International shows, AKC judges are eligible to judge and award the CACIB provided that the following conditions are fulfilled:

1. The breeds they are scheduled to judge are recognized by the AKC (this does not include Miscellaneous and FSS.

2. They are allowed, under AKC regulations, to judge the breeds in question at AKC events and award them championship points.

For Miscellaneous and FSS and breeds that are not recognised by the AKC but are recognised by both ANKC Ltd and the FCI on a definitive basis and listed in Appendix B to these Regulations including the Australasian Bosdog, Murray Valley Retriever and Tenterfield Terrier, approval may be granted to award Challenges after the judge completes an ANKC Ltd Open Book Examination* on those breeds.

NB *Open Book Examinations will be compiled by the Overseas Judges Approval Board, will be available on the Dogs Australia Website, the completed examinations must accompany the initial application for approval

2.3 Now not relevant, delete in its entirety

2.3. Where a Non Resident Judge has been invited to judge a single breed, or up to three breeds at any one show then that person must be approved and have awarded in their Country of residence Challenge Certificates, or their equivalent, for that or all breeds to be judged. Where the two and/or three breeds comprise the whole show and a Non Resident Judge has been invited to judge Best in Show at the show, the Non Resident Judge must be approved and have awarded in their Country of residence Challenge Certificates to one of the breeds and must have Open Show experience in each of the other breeds, to be approved to judge Best in Show. The Open Show experience must be at least three (3) shows per breed, with a total number of dogs judged for each breed to be at least 100. (10/99)

Delete current 2.4 now covered by 2.1.1

2.4. Best In Show can only be judged by judges who

are approved to judge Best In Show in their Country of Residence, provided that judge is approved by ANKC Ltd to judge at least 3 Group Specials in Australia. (05/05) 2.4.1. Alternatively should the judge be able to judge 70% of the Breeds in each of the 7 Groups as per the ANKC Ltd recognized Group/Breed list, the ANKC Ltd may then grant permission for that judge to judge Best in Show. (05/05) 2.4.2. Where a judge conforms with 2.1 that judge may judge Group Specials. (05/05)

Delete Current 2.5 now covered by 2.2

Date of Open / FCI / Green Star Shows (b) Name of Show (c) List of Breed/s judged (d) Number of Dogs judged in each Breed (e) List of “any other variety” breeds judged together with the number of dogs in each breed judged. The above information is to be provided with the initial application for approval of an Overseas Judge (05/05)

2.5 Renumbered

2.3 Where an application has been received from a Non Resident Judge who has previously been approved by their Country of Residence's Controlling Body to award Challenge Certificates, or their equivalent, in their Countr y of Residence, and are currently on an "inactive" list due to being employed by their Controlling Body, and their Countr y's Rules and Regulations prevent them from judging in their Country of Residence, they may be approved to judge in Australia, subject to:

2.3.1 The person has awarded Challenge Certificates, or their equivalent, in their Countr y of Residence within the previous ten [10] years, and;

2.3.2 The person has judged the breeds they are seeking approval for within the last three | [3] years at a recognised show conducted under the auspice of a recognised Controlling Body.

2.4 Judges who have moved their country of residence and are not approved to judge some or all the breeds in their new country

of residence that they were approved to judge in their original country of residence, will be eligible to be approved by the ANKC Ltd to judge the breeds they were approved to judge in their original country of residence. Judges, who have been licenced by a neighbouring Country which is not their Countr y of Residence, shall be allowed to Judge on furnishing documentation from their Country of Residence and their Countr y of Licence. (05/05)

2.5 A Non Resident Judge approved on a provisional permit or apprentice basis is not eligible for approval to Judge at Championship Shows in Australia for those breeds or Groups subject to such provisional permit or apprenticeship.

2.8 Now not relevant, delete in its entirety

2.8. A Non-Resident Judge on their first judging assignment in Australia will not be permitted to judge more than four shows in one state/territory on his first tour.

Copies of Appendix A and B as referenced in the amendments above are included in the regulations.

The Dogs Australia website has been updated and the amended regulations can be viewed at: https:// dogsaustralia.org.au/members/rule-regulations/ regulations/

ANKC LTD CONSTITUTION – AMENDMENTS: EFFECTIVE 1 JANUARY 2025

In accordance with Item 7.4 and 7.5 of the Annual General Meeting, the following amendments to the constitution were endorsed and will be effective from 1 January 2025.

ANKC Ltd Constitution – Amendment to Part 1 Objects & Related Matters, Clause 3(t)

Currently reads:-

(t) To collect, verify and publish information relating to Dogs registered in the Register of Associate Dogs and of Exhibitions of such Dogs.

Amended to read:-

(t) To collect, verify and publish information relating to Dogs registered in the Register of Associate and Sporting Dogs and of Exhibitions of such Dogs.

ANKC Ltd Constitution – Amendment to Part II Objects & Related Matters, Clause 9: Definitions and Interpretation

Constitution of ANKC Ltd, Part II: Objects & Related

Matters, Clause 9: Definitions and Interpretation, be amended by the inclusion of an additional Definition for “Sporting Register Dogs”, as follows:-

9. Definitions and Interpretation

“Sporting Dog” means a Dog that is registered with a Dogs Australia recognised Working Dog Association or Kindred Body that caters for Working, Sporting or Performance Dogs.

The updated constitution document can be viewed from the Dogs Australia website at: https://dogsaustralia.org.au/members/ruleregulations/constitution/

QUEENSLAND DOG SPORTS JUDGES ELEVATION

Dogs Queensland would like to congratulate the following judges who have been elevated to:

• Mechalle Anderson – DWD

• Silke Weyland – CCD Obedience

• Kath O’Brien – CDX Obedience

INCREASE TO OVERSEAS JUDGES APPLICATION

APPROVAL FEES – EFFECTIVE 1 JULY 2025

In accordance with Item 7.3 of the October 2024 Annual General Meeting, the fees for Overseas Judges’ approvals will be as follows effective from 1 July 2025.

$121.00 – Applications lodged 9 months prior to the show

$231.00 – Applications lodged less than 9 months prior to the show

The above fees include Dogs Australia obtaining verification of the qualifications of the judge and are GST inclusive and will apply for all applications received by the Dogs Australia office from 1 July 2025.

A new fee of $33.00 (inclusive of GST) will be introduced from 1 July 2025 for each request to amend an existing approval.

CANINE GROOMING RULES/REGULATIONS

Dogs Australia have supplied the following documents relating to Canine Grooming, which can be viewed by clicking on the link:

Rules for the Conduct of Canine Grooming Competitions – effective 1 January 2025

Regulations Part 3Q – Regulations for the Conduct of Canine Grooming Judges Training Program –effective 1 July 2024

Certification Structure, Exemptions and Associated Benefits – effective 1 July 2024

NATIONAL CODE OF PRACTICE OF RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERSHIP – AMENDMENT: EFFECTIVE 1 JANUARY 2025

Members please note Clause 11 in the National Code of Practice of Responsible Dog Ownership has been amended in accordance with Item 5.8 in the October 2024 Board meeting minutes.

The Dogs Australia website has been updated and the amended Code of Practice can be viewed at: https://dogsaustralia.org.au/about-dogs-australia/ codes-of-practice

DOGS AUSTRALIA JUDGES BADGES AND DISCIPLINE SPORTING BARS

The following Dogs Australia Judges Badges and Discipline Sporting Bars are now available for purchase:

Judges (with loop), Judges (no loop), All-Breed Judge Bar, Agility Bar, Obedience Bar, Tracking Bar, Track & Search Bar, Retrieving Bar, Field Bar, Earthdog Bar, Dances With Dogs Bar, Herding Bar, Endurance Bar, Rally Bar, RATG Bar, Trick Dog Bar, Lure Coursing Bar, Weight Pull Bar, Bar, Sledding Bar, Scent Work Bar and Double Split Rings.

Current pricing is: Judges Badges – with or without loops $7.00 each, Discipline Sporting Bars $5.00 each and Double Split Rings 20c each.

To order your badges simply email accounts@ dogsqueensland.org.au no later than the last Wednesday of each month. Badges can be collected from the DQ Office during business hours or posted for an additional cost.

USAGE OF NON-AUTHORISED IMAGES/GRAPHICS ON ALL MEDIA PLATFORMS

Members are asked to be mindful of submitting or using images/graphics taken from the web to promote your breed or any event. These are protected by copyright and to do so, without the appropriate licence or express permission from the owner, could potentially result in legal action and damages.

Dogs Queensland accepts images/graphics submitted or uploaded to our social media platforms in good faith and on the basis that all relevant approvals have been sought. Before submitting images for publication on any platform, please ensure that you have permission to use the image for this purpose.

SUMMARY OF THE DOGS AUSTRALIA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & BOARD MEETING HELD IN BRISBANE ON 19 & 20 OCTOBER 2024

At the recent Annual General Meeting of the Australian National Kennel Council Limited held in Brisbane:

1. Election of ANKC Ltd Executive

• Mr Hugh Gent OAM was re-elected unopposed as President for a three-year term from 19 October 2024;

• Ms Pam Campbell was elected unopposed as Vice President for a one-year term from 19 October 2024;

• Mr David Sales was re-elected unopposed as Treasurer for a one-year term from 19 October 2024;

• Mr Brian Parker was re-elected as a member of the Executive Committee for a one-year term from 19 October 2024

2. Increase to Overseas Judges Application Approval Fees

It was resolved that the fees for Overseas Judges approvals be set as follows effective from 1 July 2025:

$121.00 (incl GST) – (If lodged 9 months prior to the show)

$231.00 (incl GST) – (If lodged less than 9 months prior to the show)

$33.00 (incl GST) – (new fee applicable for each request to amend an existing approval)

3. ANKC Ltd Constitution – Amendment to Part 1 Objects & Related Matters, Clause 3(t)

It was resolved that the Constitution of the Company be amended by as follows:

THAT the Constitution of ANKC Ltd, Part 1: Objects & Related Matters, Clause 3(t), be amended as follows:-

Currently reads:-

(t) To collect, verify and publish information relating to Dogs registered in the Register of Associate Dogs and of Exhibitions of such Dogs.

Amended to read:-

(t) To collect, verify and publish information relating to Dogs registered in the Register of Associate and Sporting Dogs and of Exhibitions of such Dogs.

This amendment is effective from 1 January 2025

4. ANKC Ltd Constitution – Amendment to Part II Objects & Related Matters, Clause 9: Definitions and Interpretation

It was resolved that the Constitution of the Company be amended by as follows:

THAT the Constitution of ANKC Ltd, Part II: Objects & Related Matters, Clause 9: Definitions and Interpretation, be amended by the inclusion of an additional Definition for “Sporting Register Dogs”, as follows:-

9. Definitions and Interpretation

“Sporting Dog” means a Dog that is registered with a Dogs Australia recognised Working Dog Association or Kindred Body that caters for Working, Sporting or Performance Dogs. This amendment is effective from 1 January 2025

At the October 2024 Dogs Australia Board meeting, Directors resolved/considered the following:

1. * Regulations Part 2 – Judges

It was resolved that Regulations Part 2 – Judges, Section 3 be amended as follows:

Currently reads:

3.2 The number of dogs any one judge may judge on any day (excluding Group and General Specials) is 250 exhibits, except in extenuating circumstances with the prior approval of the judge and the Member Body. (09/71) (Amended 10/12 – 7.5.3, 10/13 – 5.6.4) (Amended 10/17, 7.5.7 – Eﬀective 01/01/18)

Be amended to read:

3.2.1 The number of dogs any one judge may judge on any day where that judge is only contracted to judge no more 1 Group (excluding Group and General Specials) is 250 exhibits including Sweepstakes Classes, except in extenuating circumstances with the prior approval of the judge and the Member Body. (09/71) (Amended 10/12 – 7.5.3, 10/13 – 5.6.4) (Amended 10/17, 7.5.7 – Eﬀective 01/01/18)

3.2.2 Where a Judge is contracted to judge more than 1 Group on any day (excluding Group and General Specials) is 200 exhibits including Sweepstakes Classes, except in extenuating circumstances with the prior approval of the judge and the Member Body.

These amendments will be effective from 1 July 2025.

2. * Regulations Part 5 – Conformation Shows

It was resolved that Regulations Part 5 – Conformation Shows Section 10.12 be amended as follows:

Currently reads:

Section 10.12 Sire and Dam of Merit (Added 06/24, 5.4 - effective 01/01/ 2025)

10.12.1 Sire of Merit (SOM) - A dog that has produced at least ten (10) Conformation Champion offspring.

10.12.2 Dam of Merit (DOM) - A bitch that has produced at least five (5) Conformation Champion offspring.

10.12.3 At least 1 of the conformation Champion titles (CH, GRCH, SUPCH, CIB, A2O) must have been awarded after the implementation date (01 January 2025).

Be amended to read:

Section 10.12 Sire and Dam of Merit (Added 06/24, 5.4 - effective 01/01/ 2025)

10.12.1 Sire of Merit (SOM) - A dog that has produced at least ten (10) Conformation Champion offspring.

10.12.2 Dam of Merit (DOM) - A bitch that has produced at least five (5) Conformation Champion offspring.

10.12.3 At least 1 of the conformation Champion titles (all conformation titles are included) must have been awarded after the implementation date (01 January 2025).

These amendments will be effective from 1 January 2025.

3. * Regulations Part 6 – The Register & Registration

It was resolved that Regulations Part 6 – The Register & Registration Clauses 6.3.4.3 and 6.3.4.9 be amended as follows:

Currently reads:

Be amended to read:

6.3.4.3 Effective from 1 July 2025

Merle, Chihuahuas can only be registered on the Limited Register and notated “Never to be upgraded” once proof of breed purity and parentage has been confirmed by DNA profile.

Currently reads:

6.3.4.9 Effective from 1 July 2021

No ‘Merle’ French Bulldogs can be registered on any Dogs Australia register and a ‘Merle’ French Bulldog imported into Australia cannot be registered on any register. No ‘Long Coat or Hairless’ French Bulldogs can be registered on any Dogs Australia register. (Added 02/21, 5.2)

Be amended to read:

6.3.4.9 Effective from 1 July 2025

Merle, long coat and hairless French Bulldogs can only be registered on the Limited Register and notated “Never to be upgraded” once proof of breed purity and parentage has been confirmed by DNA profile.

These amendments will be effective from 1 July 2025.

4. * Regulations Part 6 – The Register & Registration

It was resolved that Regulations Part 6 – The Register & Registration Clause 3.2 (d) be amended be amended to remove the wording ‘and c’ in the second last row and change DAWR to DAWF as noted below:

d. Proof of Shipment from the country of origin to Australia such as transportation documents "Airway Bill" OR an Authorised Agency under the Bio Security Act 2016, Bio Security Release form (b and c above are not required if you have the DAWF DAWR release)

These amendments will be effective immediately.

5. * Regulations Part 6 – The Register & Registration

It was resolved that Regulations Part 6 – The Register & Registration Section 7 be amended as follows:

Insert New Clause 7.5

7.5 Multi Champion

Consequential Changes – Renumbering of existing Rule 7.5 as 7.6 (and associated sub-rules now 7.6.1, 7.6.2).

7. * Regulations Part 9 – Non Resident Judges

It was resolved that Regulations Part 9 – Non Resident Judges Sections 1 and 2 be amended as follows:

1. General Regulations– All Judges

1.1 A Non Resident Judge must be able to verbally communicate with exhibitors to a degree that their directions and decisions are clearly understood or have a competent interpreter.

1.3 The Affiliate conducting the show must have some knowledge of the Non Resident Judge and their background and ability to judge.

2.

Regulations

– Conformation Judges

2.1 Unless forbidden by the Regulations of their Country of residence, for a Non-Resident Judge to be approved to judge Group Specials in Australia, but not the individual breeds for which they are not approved at breed level, they must be approved and have awarded in their Country of Residence Challenge Certificates or their equivalent, to a minimum of 70% of the Major breeds* in each group as per the ANKC Ltd recognised Group/Breed list.

*Major Breed a breed that has an average of 60 plus registrations over the last 3 years as recorded on the Dogs Australia Website.

2.1.1 Best in Show at Championship or CACIB Shows can only be judged by judges who are approved to judge Best in Show in their Country of Residence, provided that judge is approved by ANKC Ltd to judge at least 4 Group Specials in Australia

Alternatively, should a judge from a non FCI Country be able to judge 70% of the Breeds in each of the 7 Groups as per the ANKC Ltd recognized Group/Breed list, the ANKC Ltd may then grant permission for that judge to judge Best in Show. FCI Judges Regulation 2 e prevents this alternative being applied to FCI Judges.

Delete current 2.2 as it is a duplication of current 2.1

2.2. A Non-Resident Judge must be approved and have awarded in their Country of Residence Challenge Certificates, or their equivalent. to a minimum of 70% of the Breeds in each group as per the ANKC Ltd recognised Group/Breed list. A judge approved to judge 70% of the breeds within a Group may judge the whole or part of the Group if split. (05/05)

2.2 Notwithstanding the provisions in 2.1 the following Regulations are currently applied by individual National Canine Organisations.

7. * Regulations Part 9 – Non Resident Judges

It was resolved that Regulations Part 9 – Non Resident Judges Sections 1 and 2 be amended as follows:

1. General Regulations– All Judges

1.1 A Non Resident Judge must be able to verbally communicate with exhibitors to a degree that their directions and decisions are clearly understood or have a competent interpreter.

1.3 The Affiliate conducting the show must have some knowledge of the Non Resident Judge and their background and ability to judge.

2. Regulations – Conformation Judges

2.1 Unless forbidden by the Regulations of their Country of residence, for a Non-Resident Judge to be approved to judge Group Specials in Australia, but not the individual breeds for which they are not approved at breed level, they must be approved and have awarded in their Country of Residence Challenge Certificates or their equivalent, to a minimum of 70% of the Major breeds* in each group as per the ANKC Ltd recognised Group/Breed list.

*Major Breed a breed that has an average of 60 plus registrations over the last 3 years as recorded on the Dogs Australia Website.

2.1.1 Best in Show at Championship or CACIB Shows can only be judged by judges who are approved to judge Best in Show in their Country of Residence, provided that judge is approved by ANKC Ltd to judge at least 4 Group Specials in Australia

Delete current 2.2 as it is a duplication of current 2.1

2.2 Notwithstanding the provisions in 2.1 the following Regulations are currently applied by individual National Canine Organisations.

FCI

When seeking approval to judge at an FCI International Show in Australia, a Non-Resident Judge may only apply to award the CACIB to breeds for which they are individually listed in the FCI Judges Directory, failing to comply with this requirement will result in the FCI invalidating the confirmation of the CACIBs incorrectly awarded. For non CACIB breeds listed in Appendix A to these Regulations, including the Australasian Bosdog, Murray Valley Retriever and Tenterfield Terrier, approval may be granted to award Challenges after the judge completes an ANKC Ltd Open Book Examination* on those breeds

Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)

CKC Licensed judges are permitted to judge at Championship Shows in foreign countries and issue Challenge Certificates only for breeds that they are licenced for in Canada.

The Royal Kennel Club (UK)

Where an applicant is approved by the Royal Kennel Club, to judge a group or Groups at Championship Show level, and has Open Show experience or has issued Challenge Certificates outside England, subject to compliance with 2.1, may be approved to judge at Group level in Australia for those groups/breeds so qualified, subject to the Non-Resident Judge providing the details required, listed as follows:

(a) Date of Open / FCI / Green Star Shows

(b) Name of Show

(d) Number of Dogs judged in each Breed

(e) List of “any other variety” breeds judged together with the number of dogs in each breed judged.

The above information is to be provided with the initial application for approval.

American Kennel Club (AKC)

AKC Licensed judges are permitted to judge at Championship Shows in overseas countries and issue Challenge Certificates only for breeds that they are licenced for in the USA. For Miscellaneous and FSS (Foundation Stock Service Breeds) and breeds that are not recognised by the AKC, listed in Appendix B to these Regulations including the Australasian

Bosdog, Murray Valley Retriever and Tenterfield Terrier, approval may be granted to award Challenges after the judge completes an ANKC Ltd Open Book Examination* on those breeds.

At FCI International shows, AKC judges are eligible to judge and award the CACIB provided that the following conditions are fulfilled:

1. The breeds they are scheduled to judge are recognized by the AKC (this does not include Miscellaneous and FSS.

2. They are allowed, under AKC regulations, to judge the breeds in question at AKC events and award them championship points.

2.3 Now not relevant, delete in its entirety

Delete current 2.4 now covered by 2.1.1

2.4. Best In Show can only be judged by judges who are approved to judge Best In Show in their Country of Residence, provided that judge is approved by ANKC Ltd to judge at least 3 Group Specials in Australia. (05/05) 2.4.1. Alternatively should the judge be able to judge 70% of the Breeds in each of the 7 Groups as per the ANKC Ltd recognized Group/Breed list, the ANKC Ltd may then grant permission for that judge to judge Best in Show. (05/05) 2.4.2. Where a judge conforms with 2.1 that judge may judge Group Specials. (05/05)

Delete Current 2.5 now covered by 2.2

2.5. Where an applicant is approved by the Kennel Club England to judge a group or Groups at Championship Show level, and has Open Show experience or has issued Challenge Certificates outside England may be approved to judge at Group level in Australia for those groups/breeds so qualified, subject to the Non Resident Judge providing the details required, listed as follows: (a) Date of Open / FCI / Green Star Shows (b) Name of Show (c) List of Breed/s judged (d) Number of Dogs judged in each Breed (e) List of “any other variety” breeds judged together with the number of dogs in each breed judged. The above information is to be provided with the initial application for approval of an Overseas Judge (05/05)

2.5 Renumbered

2.3 Where an application has been received from a Non Resident Judge who has previously been approved by their Country of Residence's Controlling Body to award Challenge Certificates, or their equivalent, in their Country of Residence, and are currently on an "inactive" list due to being employed by their Controlling Body, and their Country's Rules and Regulations prevent them from judging in their Country of Residence, they may be approved to judge in Australia, subject to:

2.3.1 The person has awarded Challenge Certificates, or their equivalent, in their Country of Residence within the previous ten [10] years, and;

2.3.2 The person has judged the breeds they are seeking approval for within the last three [3] years at a recognised show conducted under the auspice of a recognised Controlling Body.

2.3.1 The person has awarded Challenge Certificates, or their equivalent, in their Country of Residence within the previous ten [10] years, and;

2.3.2 The person has judged the breeds they are seeking approval for within the last three [3] years at a recognised show conducted under the auspice of a recognised Controlling Body.

2.4 Judges who have moved their country of residence and are not approved to judge some or all the breeds in their new country of residence that they were approved to judge in their original country of residence, will be eligible to be approved by the ANKC Ltd to judge the breeds they were approved to judge in their original country of residence. Judges, who have been licenced by a neighbouring Country which is not their Country of Residence, shall be allowed to Judge on furnishing documentation from their Country of Residence and their Country of Licence. (05/05)

2.8 Now not relevant, delete in its entirety

2.8. A Non-Resident Judge on their first judging assignment in Australia will not be permitted to judge more than four shows in one state/territory on his first tour.

Copies of Appendix A and B as referenced in the amendments above are attached to this summary.

These amendments will be effective from 1 January 2025.

8. National Junior Handler Final - Sponsorship

It was resolved that sponsorship as proposed by Moorholme Pet Transport for the National Junior Handler Final be endorsed.

9. ANZAC Day – War Memorial

It was resolved that ANKC Member Bodies be encouraged to place a wreath on their war memorial on Anzac Day in recognition of dogs and other animals that have served in the Australia Defence Force.

10. * Dogs Australia Rules - Amendment

Amendments to the following rules have been endorsed and will be effective 1 January 2025.

Rules for the Conduct of Lure Coursing Trials

Rules for the Conduct of Field Trials for Spaniels & Retrievers

Rules for the Conduct of Lure Coursing Trials

Rules for the Conduct of Field Trials for Spaniels & Retrievers

* New or amended regulations, policy statements, procedures, publications and listings will be made available from the Dogs Australia website.

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ANKC Ltd Breeds not recognised by the Canadian Kennel Club (Current as of 19 September 2024)

Group 1 Toys

Bolognese

Prague Ratter

Group 2 Terriers

American Hairless Terrier

German Hunting Terrier

Tenterfield Terrier *

Group 3 Gundogs

Bracco Italiano

Large Munsterlander

Murray River Retriever

Wirehaired Slovakian Pointer

Group 4 Hounds

Basset Fauve de Bretagne

Bluetick Coonhound

Cirneco Dell’Etna

Hamiltonstovare

Portuguese Podengo (All Varieties)

Sloughi

Group 5 Working Dogs

Dutch Shepherd

Maremma Sheepdog *

Pumi

Swedish Lapphund

Tatra Shepherd Dog

White Swiss Shepherd Dog *

Group 6 Utility

Caucasian Shepherd Dog

Central Asian Shepherd Dog

Estrela Mountain Dog

Kangal Shepherd Dog

Landseer ECT

Pyrenean Mastiff

Spanish Mastiff

Tornjak

Group 7 Non-Sporting

Australasian Bosdog

German Spitz (Klein & Mittel) *

Peruvian Hairless Dog (All Varieties)

* Denotes Major ANKC Breed

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ANKC Ltd Breeds not recognised by the Royal Kennel Club

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Group 1 Toys

Biewer Terrier

Prague Ratter

Group 2 Terriers

American Hairless Terrier

American Staffordshire Terrier*

German Hunting Terrier

Tenterfield Terrier *

Group 3 Gundogs

Murray River Retriever

Group 4 Hounds

Bluetick Coonhound

Porcelaine

Group 5 Working Dogs

Australian Kelpie*

Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog *

Dutch Shepherd

Icelandic Sheepdog

Miniature American Shepherd

Mudi

Tatra Shepherd Dog

* Denotes Major ANKC Breed

Group 6 Utility

Cane Corso*

Caucasian Shepherd Dog

Central Asian Shepherd Dog

Landseer ECT

Shikoku

Spanish Mastiff

Tornjak

Yakutian Laika

Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog

Group 7 Non-Sporting

Australasian Bosdog

Karelian Bear Dog

Peruvian Hairless Dog (All Varieties)

Cane Corso

ANKC Ltd Breeds not recognised by the American Kennel ClubMiscellaneous and FSS breeds are recognised by AKC, however AKC Judges are not permitted to issue Challenge Certificates to these breeds.

(Current as of 24 September 2024)

Group 1 Toys

Bolognese (Misc)

King Charles Spaniel

Prague Ratter

Group 2 Terriers

German Hunting Terrier

Tenterfield Terrier *

Group 3 Gundogs

Large Munsterlander (FSS)

Murray River Retriever

Wirehaired Slovakian Pointer (FSS)

Group 4 Hounds

Basset Fauve de Bretagne (Misc)

Hamiltonstovare (FSS)

Portuguese Podengo (All Varieties) (Misc.)

Porcelaine (FSS)

Group 5 Working Dogs

Australian Kelpie* (FSS)

Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog* (FSS)

Dutch Shepherd (Misc)

Maremma Sheepdog*

Swedish Lapphund (FSS)

Tatra Shepherd Dog

White Swiss Shepherd Dog*

* Denotes Major ANKC Breed (FSS) Foundation Stock Service (Misc) Miscellaneous Service)

Group 6 Utility

Akita Japanese (Misc)

Canadian Eskimo Dog

Caucasian Shepherd Dog (FSS)

Central Asian Shepherd Dog (FSS)

Estrela Mountain Dog (FSS)

Kangal Shepherd Dog

Landseer ECT

Pyrenean Mastiff (Misc)

Pyrenean Mountain Dog

Shikoku (FSS)

Spanish Mastiff (FSS)

Tornjak (FSS)

Yakutian Laika (Misc)

Group 7 Non-Sporting

Australasian Bosdog

Eurasier (FSS)

German Spitz (Klein & Mittel) * (Misc)

Japanese Spitz* (FSS)

Karelian Bear Dog (FSS)

Peruvian Hairless Dog (All Varieties)

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2024 Dog, Puppy & Neuter of the Year

– Committee Chair’s Welcome

– Katrina Santas Chair, PR & Marketing Committee

It is with great pleasure I announce the Dog, Puppy and new competition starting for the first time IN Queensland – Neuter of the Year Final for 2024.

After much deliberation, the PR and Marketing Committee have moved the dates to 7 and 8 February 2025.

Puppy of the Year will be on Friday evening 7 February 2025 with Dog and Neuter of the Year on Saturday 8 February 2025. Both nights will commence with attendance acknowledgement an hour before the start time in preparation for the head to head heats.

Entries are through ShowManager and will close at midnight, Friday 10 January 2025.

This year’s qualifications have expanded to offer Best in Show, Minor Puppy or Puppy in Show and Neuter in Show at any Queensland Championship Show that offered General Specials awards. Thus, this years’ qualifications can be reviewed in detail in the accompanying Rules for the Conduct of the Competitions (pages 26-28), but in summary, the event is open to:

• Best in Show winners, Minor Puppy or Puppy in Show winners, Neuter in Show Winners from: All Breeds Championship Shows, Agricultural Shows, Group Championship Shows (where a Best in Show, Minor Puppy or Puppy in Show or Neuter in Show was awarded), Multi Breed Championship Shows, and Single Breed / Specialty Championship Shows held in Queensland;

• Awarded winners are qualified from a show held between 1 December 2023 to 31 December 2024;

• Puppy of the Year qualifiers must be under 20 months of age on the day of the event;

• All dogs entered must be owned by and reside with at least one Dogs Queensland member

since the beginning of the qualifying period up to and including the event date;

• Thus, all qualifying dogs must be a resident Queensland dog.

When entering your dog, remember to email (doy@dogsqueensland.org.au) to Dogs

Queensland a copy of your dog’s pedigree papers, a side profile image of your dog (dog only or cropped to show your dog only) and the name and date of the show you qualified at (photos and show date qualification will be included in the commemorative catalogue).

Ads commemorating your qualification and the achievements of your dog may also be purchased for inclusion in the catalogue but must be provided in PDF format and be print ready – colour and / or black and white ads accepted. See the ShowManager activity to register and pay for your ad.

There will be some fun things happening at this years’ event too, which will include (but not limited to):

• A lucky exhibit sweeps in all three categories – fingers crossed you draw the winning or runner up exhibit number to win;

• A Red and White colours dress theme to go with the prestige of the nights (Valentines theme … our passion is our dogs of course!) – be sure to be wearing at least one of these colours on the night;

• Best dressed marquee front;

• Commemorative certificates to all participating exhibits;

• Commemorative podium photos for every dog (taken by and purchased through TAK Photography);

• A monster raffle with multiple draws (Tickets will be on sale through ShowManager); and

• A parade of “Fashions on the Field” –

Best Dressed handlers and supporters competition each night!

The competition will be held with:

• Head to head heats of two dogs competing against each other with the winner progressing to the next round;

• Three all breeds judges will be announced on the night and will be presiding in three separate areas of the ring so there will be no conferring;

• Judges placing their progressing exhibit into a hat for the ring manager to announce;

• All progressing dogs will be re-drawn at each round level; and

• The Winner and Runner Up being awarded in the final round.

There will be an array of great prizes for the event with every competitor entered (and in attendance on the night and competing) receiving a fabulous qualifying showbag full of great items that you will not want to miss out on, but your dog must be presented in the parade and exhibited to receive your bag.

We will be selling premium marquee places to watch and celebrate the night with friends and your K9 family. These will be 6m deep x 3m wide and limited to 20 places – watch Show Manager for the release of the marquee hire closer to the event date. So just bring your chairs and tables and set yourself up for a great night ringside and cheer

on your favourite dog which may be yours, your canine bestie’s or the one you drew in the sweeps. There will be limited catering through Wagz on the night and prepaid orders will be available too – hot and cold savoury boxes as well as a sweets box too.

I’d like to thank our many sponsors that are coming together for the event and all the hard work of the PR and Marketing Committee thus far for their efforts to get the event up and running for this year. We know you all love the Dog, Puppy and Neuter of the Year competitions and are keen to see you all in attendance – either with your qualified K9, cheering for your friends or simply enjoying a showcase of Queensland’s top dogs and rising stars.

As Dog, Puppy and Neuter of the Year are such prestigious events for Queensland, I’d like to reiterate that no committee members or their immediate family shall be entering dogs that are registered in their name nor exhibiting dogs at this event. The committee do look forward to ensuring the nights are spectacular events and are working hard to ensure a great couple of evenings for all. There’s more to come but entries will be available through ShowManager for your registrations … so congratulations to the winners thus far and good luck to those still to qualify. We look forward to having you all at the 2024 Dog, Puppy and Neuter of the Year in February 2025.

See you there in your best red and white Valentines themed outfits for a fun filled and spectacular evening!

Dogs Queensland Puppy of the Year Rules 2024

RULES FOR THE CONDUCT OF QUEENSLAND PUPPY OF THE YEAR COMPETITION IN 202 4

GENERAL RULES

1. The Queensland Puppy of the Year Competition will be sponsored, promoted and run by Dogs Queensland, commencing on Friday, 1st December 2023 and ending on Tuesday, 31st December 2024.

2. The Puppy of the Year Final will be judged on Friday evening, 7th February 2025.

3. In the event that a cash prize is awarded for the Competition, the prize will be awarded in the name of the Queensland resident owner/s of the winning exhibit. Where an exhibit is held in joint ownership with a current financial member of the ANKC, that member must be financial as of 1st December 2023 up to and including 7th February 2025.

4. Finalists in the competition will receive a memento from the PR & Marketing Committee

5. Catalogues for the Competition will be available for a fee.

6. The Committee is authorised to take steps to verify the eligibility of Competition finalists. Should an exhibitor or exhibit not meet all the specific criteria for eligibility, the exhibit in question will not be permitted to compete in the Competition Final.

7. The PR & Marketing Committee reserves the right to alter any Competition rules should it be deemed necessary.

8. The Dogs Queensland Board of Directors is the final arbiter of disputed issues in respect to this Competition and exhibitors acknowledge that, by entering this Competition, they agree to be bound by the Rules and they further agree to indemnify Dogs Queensland against all claims arising from any actions associated with this Competition.

ELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE

In order to qualify for Puppy of the Year, the exhibit must reside in the State of Queensland from 1st December 2023 and must remain resident in the State until the Competition date, 7th February 2025

The exhibit must be registered to a Dogs Queensland member either solely or in partnership during this period (General Rules 3).

To reside means to physically live at the address on the Certificate of Registration. The term ‘exhibitor’ means owner/s, as recorded on the Certificate of Registration.

INELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE

All PR & Marketing Committee Members and any other individual closely involved with the Competition or closely associated with persons involved with the Competition shall be excluded from entering at the discretion of the PR & Marketing Committee.

The decision if any person and/or exhibit should be excluded is to be decided upon the facts of each case with the final arbiter being the PR & Marketing Committee.

The following eligibility requirements must be adhered to:

1. If an entrant is transferred during the Competition period, its results remain valid if the ownership of the dog remains valid (Refer to Eligibility to Compete) and providing the exhibit continues to reside in Queensland.

2. Any exhibit leased/transferred out of Queensland during the Competition period, or any exhibitor who moves Interstate or Overseas during the Competition period, automatically loses all entitlements to compete in the Competition.

3. All fees paid by an Exhibitor to enter in the Competition (including fees paid by an Exhibitor who falls under General Requirements 2), will not be refunded.

4. Any exhibitor who transfers to Queensland, permanently, from another Country / State will be eligible to compete:

(i) providing they join and/or hold current membership of Dogs Queensland:

a) at their permanent address in Queensland; and b) during the eligibility period and is prior to and includes the end date of the eligibility period (Refer to General Rules 1)

(ii) providing the exhibit is transferred to that Queensland address and resides there, referred to in (i), for the majority of the eligibility period (majority referring to more than half of the time of the eligibility period)

QUALIFICATION FOR ENTRY AS A FINALIST

1. For the Puppy of the Year Competition an exhibit is required to be awarded a minimum of 1 (one) Best Minor Puppy or Puppy in Show at any All Breeds Championship Show, Agricultural Show, Group / Multi Breed Championship Show where a Best Minor Puppy or Puppy in Show is awarded, or a Breed / Multi Breed Specialty Show held in Queensland during the qualifying period (Refer General Rules 1).

2. The exhibit must be under the age of 20 months old on the day of the competition, 7th February 2025

3. To enter the Final, exhibitors will register their exhibit for a fee of $35 per exhibit through Show Manager prior to the advertised closing date, 10th January 2025

4. All rules under the General Rules apply

5. For cataloguing purposes, the following is required of the qualifying exhibit by 10th January 2025:

(i) Photocopy of the Exhibits registration to be emailed to the PR & Marketing Committee

(doy@dogsqueensland.org.au)

(ii) Owners Name

(iii) Breed of exhibit

(iv) Date of birth of exhibit

(v) Name and date of the qualifying show

Note:

The PR & Marketing Committee reserves all rights to include or exclude an exhibit which they feel does or does not meet any of the criteria listed within these Rules.

The Dog of the Year Event will be run in accordance with the rules and regulations of Dogs Queensland. However, given the contrasting nature of the event to that of a normal Conformation Show, the rules can be subject to change in exceptional circumstances, at the PR & Marketing Committee’s discretion.

Dogs Queensland Dog of the Year Rules 2024

RULES FOR THE CONDUCT OF QUEENSLAND DOG OF THE YEAR COMPETITION IN 202 4

GENERAL RULES

1. The Queensland Dog of the Year Competition will be sponsored, promoted and run by Dogs Queensland, commencing on Friday, 1st December 2023 and ending on Tuesday, 31st December 2024.

2. The Dog of the Year Final will be judged on Saturday evening, 8th February 2025.

4. Finalists in the competition will receive a memento from the PR & Marketing Committee

5. Catalogues for the Competition will be available for a fee.

7. The PR & Marketing Committee reserves the right to alter any Competition rules should it be deemed necessary.

ELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE

In order to qualify for Dog of the Year, the exhibit must reside in the State of Queensland from 1st December 2023 and must remain resident in the State until the Competition date, 8th February 2025.

The exhibit must be registered to a Dogs Queensland member either solely or in partnership during this period (General Rules 3).

To reside means to physically live at the address on the Certificate of Registration. The term ‘exhibitor’ means owner/s, as recorded on the Certificate of Registration.

INELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE

The decision if any person and/or exhibit should be excluded is to be decided upon the facts of each case with the final arbiter being the PR & Marketing Committee.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The following eligibility requirements must be adhered to:

3. All fees paid by an Exhibitor to enter in the Competition (including fees paid by an Exhibitor who falls under General Requirements 2), will not be refunded.

4. Any exhibitor who transfers to Queensland, permanently, from another Country / State will be eligible to compete:

(i) providing they join and/or hold current membership of Dogs Queensland: a) at their permanent address in Queensland; and b) during the eligibility period and is prior to and includes the end date of the eligibility period (Refer to General Rules 1).

QUALIFICATION FOR ENTRY AS A FINALIST

1. For the Dog of the Year Competition an exhibit is required to be awarded a minimum of 1 (one) Best in Show at any All Breeds Championship Show, Agricultural Show, Group / Multi Breed Championship Show where a Best in Show is awarded, or a Breed / Multi Breed Specialty Show held in Queensland during the qualifying period (Refer General Rules 1).

2. To enter the Final, exhibitors will register their exhibit for a fee of $50 per exhibit through Show Manager prior to the advertised closing date, 10th January 2025.

3. All rules under the General Rules apply.

4. For cataloguing purposes, the following is required of the qualifying exhibit by 10th January 2025:

(i) Photocopy of the Exhibits registration to be emailed to the PR & Marketing Committee (doy@dogsqueensland.org.au)

(ii) Owners Name

(iii) Breed of exhibit

(iv) Date of birth of exhibit

(v) Name and date of the qualifying show

Note:

The PR & Marketing Committee reserves all rights to include or exclude an exhibit which they feel does or does not meet any of the criteria listed within these Rules.

The Dog of the Year Event will be run in accordance with the rules and regulations of Dogs Queensland.

However, given the contrasting nature of the event to that of a normal Conformation Show, the rules can be subject to change in exceptional circumstances, at the PR & Marketing Committee’s discretion.

Dogs Queensland Neuter of the Year Rules 2024

RULES FOR THE CONDUCT OF QUEENSLAND NEUTER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION IN 202 4

GENERAL RULES

1. The Queensland Neuter of the Year Competition will be sponsored, promoted and run by Dogs Queensland, commencing on Friday, 1st December 2023 and ending on Tuesday 31 December 2024.

2. The Neuter of the Year Final will be judged on Saturday evening, 8th February 2025.

4. Finalists in the competition will receive a memento from the PR & Marketing Committee

5. Catalogues for the Competition will be available for a fee.

7. The PR & Marketing Committee reserves the right to alter any Competition rules should it be deemed necessary.

ELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE

In order to qualify for Neuter of the Year, the exhibit must reside in the State of Queensland from 1st December 2023 and must remain resident in the State until the Competition date, 8th February 2025.

The exhibit must be registered to a Dogs Queensland member either solely or in partnership during this period (General Rules 3).

To reside means to physically live at the address on the Certificate of Registration. The term ‘exhibitor’ means owner/s, as recorded on the Certificate of Registration.

INELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE

The decision if any person and/or exhibit should be excluded is to be decided upon the facts of each case with the final arbiter being the PR & Marketing Committee.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The following eligibility requirements must be adhered to:

3. All fees paid by an Exhibitor to enter in the Competition (including fees paid by an Exhibitor who falls under General Requirements 2), will not be refunded.

4. Any exhibitor who transfers to Queensland, permanently, from another Country / State will be eligible to compete:

QUALIFICATION FOR ENTRY AS A FINALIST

1. For the Neuter of the Year Competition an exhibit is required to be awarded a minimum of 1 (one) Neuter Best in Show at any All Breeds Championship Show, Agricultural Show, Group / Multi Breed Championship Show where a Neuter Best in Show is awarded, or a Breed / Multi Breed Specialty Show held in Queensland during the qualifying period (Refer General Rules 1).

2. To enter the Final, exhibitors will register their exhibit for a fee of $35 per exhibit through Show Manager prior to the advertised closing date, 10th January 2025.

3. All rules under the General Rules apply.

4. For cataloguing purposes, the following is required of the qualifying exhibit by 10th January 2025:

(i) Photocopy of the Exhibits registration to be emailed to the PR & Marketing Committee (doy@dogsqueensland.org.au)

(ii) Owners Name

(iii) Breed of exhibit

(iv) Date of birth of exhibit

(v) Name and date of the qualifying show

Note:

The PR & Marketing Committee reserves all rights to include or exclude an exhibit which they feel does or does not meet any of the criteria listed within these Rules.

The Neuter of the Year Event will be run in accordance with the rules and regulations of Dogs Queensland.

Dogs Queensland 2024 Dog, Puppy and Neuter Of The Year

PUPPY OF THE YEAR – 6.30PM FRIDAY 7 FEBRUARY 2025

NEUTER OF THE YEAR – 5PM SATURDAY 8 FEBRUARY 2025

DOG OF THE YEAR – 7PM SATURDAY 8 FEBRUARY 2025

• Dress theme for both evenings: RED & WHITE … BE MY VALENTINE!

• Nightly prizes for Best Dress Male and Female Handlers at the end of Round 1

• Refer to competition rules for qualification requirements and closing dates (pages 26-28)

• Enter through ShowManager

• On the day confirmation of attendance: 1 hour prior to the start time

• Heats drawn 30 minutes before judging starts

• Welcome pack for all entrants given at parade of exhibits (compulsory participation)

• 3 x mystery judges

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• DOTY, POTY, NOTY Sweeps for sale on the nights (draw the winner or runner up to win)

• DOTY: $50 per entry

• POTY: $35 per entry

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• Commemorative Catalogue: $20 (one catalogue for all events / A4 ads print ready $25)

• Catalogues will have photo of all entries – see details on ShowManager when entering

Grateful for the Journey

– Anthea Adamopolous

I could just say “thank you” and leave it at that, but where’s the fun in that?

Growing up in a family deeply rooted in the dog world, I was practically born into this life. My grandfather’s incredible judging career was a huge inspiration, and dogs became my safe haven during tough school years.

From falling asleep on the couch during my grandfather’s long dinner-table discussions with legendary judges to earning my Gundog license, this journey has been filled with unforgettable moments. One piece of advice from Guy Spagnolo during my exam has stuck with me: “when you judge, just remember your own dogs are sitting at home, not in the ring, so never judge looking for your own dogs, just judge for the best dog there.”

My first Gundog appointment was nervewracking, especially with my grandfather judging

General Specials. Add a broken bra strap into the mix, and let’s just say it was a memorable day! My grandmother’s solution? “Take it off—you’ve got nothing there anyway!”

From switching to Terriers after a car accident to slowly working my way through groups, I’ve had incredible support from people like Duncan McAllister, Tim Thomas, Barb Balaam, Aileen Goller, Carol Speed and my grandfather, Vic Jones – who is still judging at 94.

A special thank you to Shaneen Bendixen, who retired the day I received my All Breeds certificate. Her advice (and reminder about my facial expressions while judging lol ) will stay with me forever.

To my family—Duncan and my kids—thank you for your endless love and support. I wouldn’t be here without you.

I can’t promise everyone a win, but I’ll always do my best to make you proud. Thank you! ❤️

Patrik

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BRIARD

Today this dog of the plains is more elegant than he used to be, devoted breeders have kept him not too shaggy or too big and have retained all of his original characteristics, especially his alertness and his tractable temperament.

– Anne Mitchell

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

Briards are a medium to large breed (58-69cm / 23-27in) similar in size and weight to a Old English Sheepdog or German Shepherd Dog. They are strong, muscular, extremely agile and supple with a long shaggy coat.

Usual colours are black (often with scattered white hairs through the coat), slate grey or various shades of fawn ranging from a pale cream to a deep rich gold. Fawn Briards may or may not have black muzzles and ear tips and often have varying amounts of black or grey shading across the neck and shoulders. The coat of an adult is 30cm or longer. Texture is slightly wavy and quite coarse (described as a goat like coat) with a medium undercoat. The tail is long with heavy feathering and hangs down low with an inverted 'J' shaped 'hook' at the end. The head is quite large and always with a black nose. Eyes should be dark and have a gentle expression 'with a depth that is moving to the beholder'. Ears are medium sized, hang down (i.e. not 'cropped' as they often are in USA ) and very mobile and expressive. There should be ample beard and moustache hair and a long 'fringe' covering the eyes and ears - and yes – they can see through the gaps in the fringe!! A requirement for the breed ring is the presence of double dew-claws on the inside of each back foot, these should be as low to the ground as possible and in many dogs actually function as extra toes.

Briards can be expected to live to 12-13 years of age with a significant number living to 14 and some until they are 15. With very few exceptions they remain active and healthy with few signs of ageing until a sudden final illness overtakes them.

BREED HALLMARKS

Double dew claws on the rear feet and the ‘shepherds crook’ or crochet tail. The tail should never rise above the topline and should reach the hock.

BREED HISTORY

Country of Origin – France

Early tapestries of the eighth century depict these large shaggy dogs with the Emperor Charlemagne and in the eighteenth century Napoleon also had Briards to look after his flocks of sheep that went

with him as food for his soldiers. He took them on his travels to Eastern Europe and Egypt (the Egyptian breed the ‘Armant’ is said to have come down from Napoleon’s Briards). Unfortunately, shepherds were not renowned for their writing skills and little more is available during this time on the history of the Briard. In fact, it is from the United States of America that some of the early documentation comes. In 1789 the Frenchman, La Fayette, introduced Briards to Thomas Jefferson who became one of the first breeders in the USA. Jefferson was a man with a keen appreciation for the usefulness of dogs and of the Briard he wrote 'they are the finest house and farm dogs I have ever seen'.

Back in France in 1897 the first official description or "standard" governing the appearance of the Briard was drawn up by Le Club Francaise du Chien de Berger. The work of the herding dogs is so specialised that the work demands specific qualities of the body and spirit and especially attitude. These characteristics were defined in this early French Standard and revisions in 1908, 1924, 1925 have led to the current standard in France.

ORIGINAL PURPOSE

Like many working breeds, the Briard evolved over time. They were originally general-purpose farm dogs, bred to contain large flocks of heavily domesticated sheep. In the days prior to the industrial revolution fencing was highly unusual in France, and many shepherds did not own much land. The shepherd and the dogs would take the flocks out to graze, generally on common ground. The Briards would work the perimeter of the grazing area, forming a ‘living fence’ and containing the stock and ensuring that none strayed. They would also be expected to defend the flock from predators. Unlike livestock guardians they were not left alone with the flock, but always worked in the company of the shepherd. Once grazing was done for the day, they would steer the flock back to the evening holding area and then accompany the shepherd to his lodgings / house. There, they would be protector of the household.

The Briard has been the official dog of the French Army and is somewhat rare today because so many were lost in World War 1. They were used to carry supplies to the front lines and served as a sentry dog. Due to his keen hearing, reputed to be the most acute of any breed, he was used by the

medical corps to search for wounded soldiers. The reports stress the amazing ability of the Briard to lead the corpsmen to those men which still had a spark of life in their bodies. It was said that any man a Briard passed by was beyond assistance.

The Briard is not a breed created by modern zoology but rather is the natural descendant of man's first helper, the dog of pre-history. He has evolved through time by natural selection for the qualities needed in his work.

BEHAVIOUR CHARACTERISTICS

Briards are very intelligent – quick to learn but quick to take advantage of any lack of determination on the part of the owner. (You must be absolutely certain that they're not allowed on the bed or they'll keep pushing till you give in!!!)

Described as 'gay and lively' – they enjoy life and show it – 'full-on'. They can and do spend time asleep tucked away in a corner when there is

nothing happening – but they are just conserving their energy for when it really matters! Extremely affectionate – they live for their owner's company and are happier lying at (or on!) your feet while you sit reading a book, than outside playing without you. They will follow you all through the house – even into the bathroom!! They are excellent guard-dogs without being vicious. With their acute hearing nothing gets by unnoticed (very reassuring if you are alone in the house at night!). They bark only as a warning, but when they do, both bark and growl are fearsome!

OWNERSHIP PREFERENCES

Adult Briards are amiable, tolerant and enjoy children of all ages and puppies are fine with children over 4 years old. Boisterous puppies however, can become too overwhelming for some pre-schoolers to cope with. This applies particularly when parents are on the steep learning curve of first-time large-dog ownership. In their home country of France they are often referred to as the 'babysitter dog' or the 'doormat' dog. Because a Briard's greatest enjoyment in life is to be with you, sharing in the family activities, he needs to be largely an indoor dog. The greatest cruelty you can inflict on a Briard is to keep him

shut outside 'missing out' when his family is at home. For such a boisterous dog they make excellent house dogs and are very quickly house trained.

HOUSING REQUIREMENTS

Briards need the company of 'their' humans so they are not a suitable breed to be kept permanently outside. If an outside run is required while owners are at work it needs to be at least 2m x 2m x 3m long with a roof and a snug kennel attached. Briards are naturally 'home' dogs – their home and family is the centre of their world so they are not inclined to wander, but they do still need secure fencing. This doesn't need to be a 2m high fortress but it must be puppy-proof from the outset.

GROOMING

The beautiful shaggy coat must obviously be cared for, but it's not as time consuming as you might think. You need to allow an hour or two once a week but if you miss a week it will take longer the following week. Briards don't have a thick undercoat and the top coat is almost straight and fairly coarse, so they are easier and quicker to groom than many other long coated

breeds. Briards don't have an annual moult so regular grooming minimises the amount of hair shed around the house. No trimming is required for a Briard. A good quality boar bristle brush, a pin brush, and a steel tooth comb are the basic implements needed to keep your Briard looking its best. They are double coated and do shed.

TRAINING

Briards learn most things quickly and easily provided you set limits and stick to them consistently. But as with any breed they will pick up bad habits just as easily if allowed. Although Briards can and have been trained for competitive Obedience and Agility, on occasion their innovative streak can produce interesting variations to standard exercises! They will NEVER become ring robots. It is strongly recommended that you take your Briard to Obedience School. They still retain very strong herding instincts and can successfully be trained to work sheep. (If there are no sheep available, they will herd duck, chickens, children – or anything else that comes to hand!) Herding as a dog sport is one way of keeping your Briard exercised. In France, many farms still use the Briard as the primary herding dog. Briards are happiest to be sharing your company whatever you are doing.

They will love long walks where they can explore ahead but continually return to 'check in' with their owners. As a bonus they can reliably be taught to come when they are called. They also enjoy being around water and most are tennis balls fanatics!!

UNDESIRABLE TRAITS TO BE WARNED ABOUT

Because Briards have been bred for centuries as watch-dogs on remote French farms, by nature they tend to be reserved with strangers. (Though once they have accepted and made friends with someone they will never forget.) To counteract this natural aloofness, Briard puppies must have plenty of 'socialising' while they are young. This will in no way lessen their effectiveness as guard-dogs. Puppy pre-school classes are an excellent way of starting the socialising process. A young Briard's exuberant display of affection (while welcomed by most owners) may seem overwhelming to some people who may be happier owning a quieter, less demonstrative breed.

BRIARDS AND PERFORMANCE SPORTS –AUSTRALIA

The Briard has a very good memory. Once a lesson is learned, good or bad, the knowledge will be retained for a long time to come. Sometimes they

may appear to be strong minded and stubborn, but these are a few of the Briards characteristics. They were bred for centuries to think for themselves and to act upon their conclusions, sometimes to the point of thinking what the flock will do ahead of time. This can be frustrating, but keeps training sessions interesting !

Like most working breeds Briards are eager to please and when training methods are positive, and the sessions kept lively, energetic, and interesting, the Briards natural intelligence will have him at the top of the class.

Unfortunately, not many compete in dog sports with their Briards. There have been 2 Dual Champions in the breed.

1. Dual Ch (Herding) Cacharel Utzano HSAs HSCs HICs HXCs ‘Moose’ was bred, owned and trained by C and A Mitchell in Qld.

2. Dual Ch (Tracking) Trilby Fitz The Bill CD RAE PT ET, ‘Billy’ was bred by Irena Schneider BVSc (NSW) and trained and trialled by Jessie Hughes and Lynne Webster in South Australia.

Other Briards have titled in Agility, Lure Coursing, Endurance, Rally, Tracking and Scentwork. They

have also competed admirably in a variety of the newer sports, such as Weight Pull (a Briard won the first event in Queensland), and SprintDog.

HEALTH

The Briard is overall a healthy breed, and many live to great ages. The longest we know of in Australia was 16 years 9 months. It is not uncommon for them to live healthy active lives until around 14 years. Responsible breeders screen their stock for health conditions such as hip and elbow dysplasia, congenital stationary night blindness and cataracts. Full DNA panels will give results of colours carried including the dilution gene and the Briard specific, eye disease CSNB (Congenital Stationary Night Blindness). Good breeders also do heart clearances.

Other health issues in the breed are bloat (Gastric Torsion) and Ectopic Ureter. Presently a couple of the overseas Breed Clubs are working to find a genetic marker and subsequently a test, to identify carriers of Ectopic Ureters.

THE BRIARD

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Ros Kirwin: New Rally Judge

– Chris Pain

The Yuggera Canine Club held a Rally Trial and Trick Dog Test on Tuesday 5 November 2024. This was a special occasion for new Rally Judge Ros Kirwin as it was her first official judging appointment. Ros was recently approved by the Dogs Queensland Board as a Rally Judge after 18 months of training.

To mark the occasion, Ros was presented with her Dogs Australia Judges badge by Senior Rally Judges and mentors Chris Pain and Des Strong. Congratulations Ros, a great start to your judging career.

We currently have several trainees in the Rally

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Retirement From Judging

– Shaneen Bendixen

I commenced judge's training in 1971, with my ‘primary group’ being Working (Herding) Dogs.

At that time, Queensland judges first attained “Parade” status, followed by Queensland Championship and finally Australian Championship level.

It was a long road and was by invitation only!

I attained Championship All Breeds status in 1983, which has given me over forty years’ experience as an all breed judge.

During this time I have had the opportunity to judge in all states of Australia and both the North and South Islands of New Zealand.

I have also been privileged to have been invited to judge in many countries around the world. What a wonderful experience to be able to learn about new breeds, different judging systems, and have the opportunity to meet many friendly

and knowledgeable people, including my co-judges.

I spent over twenty years on the Conformation Judges Committee, and have seen many changes in that time. During my two terms as a Director of Dogs Queensland, I was chairperson of the Conformation Judges Committee.

Unfortunately as one gets older the ability to move freely declines and so I have decided it is time to step out of the judging ring.

To the Kennel Clubs who have invited me to judge and to the exhibitors who entered, – Thank You! –I have had a truly memorable journey.

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Puppy Sale Contracts

– Elisa McCutcheon

Junior Vice-President, Dogs Queensland

I often hear members say “I don’t need a contract” and that “contracts are not worth the paper they are written on”. Not true.

WHY SHOULD YOU USE A PUPPY SALE CONTRACT?

What could possibly go wrong?

Many disputes arise because the agreement has not been properly documented. A contract sets out the terms of the arrangement. It is also a useful tool in managing expectations. If you do not document what has been agreed, then what is it that you have actually agreed to? And in the event that this turns into a dispute, if you have not documented what was agreed, how is anyone else supposed to figure that out? I often hear members say that it is all on email or Messenger. While this is at least in writing, this is far less than ideal and does not constitute an agreement. In the absence of a written agreement, there is a greater risk of assertions that further representations have been made (written or verbal). If things go sour, you will inevitably be in a better position if the agreement has been properly documented and signed by both parties.

Further, based on experience, the purchaser may only have selective hearing. This is a common problem with many forms of contract (being equally applicable to goods and services) and is definitely not limited to puppy/dog sales. Generally, the less sophisticated the purchaser, the more likely this is to be a problem. This is not necessarily deliberate and is understandable. Acquiring a puppy is a significant decision and often an emotive one. This may mean that the purchaser is not listening properly to what you say. While you may believe that you have explained everything clearly, the purchaser is likely to be far more focused on the puppy (let’s face it – they are distracting) than the terms of sale. That is why

it is important to document the arrangement in writing. This is also why it is important to send the new owner home with written instructions on caring for their new puppy. Work on the assumption that they are not listening properly and are only actually hearing part of what you say as, in many cases, this is likely to be fairly accurate.

Both parties must do their due diligence. This is the case no matter what type of contract is involved. Ask questions of the puppy purchaser. This will assist in clarifying any issues upfront. If you don’t like their answers or have real reservations, don’t sell to them. Remember – you are not obliged to do so. While it is difficult in the current market, if you have reservations at the outset, it is often best to discontinue at that point and save yourself the grief.

If you are dealing with a more sophisticated

purchaser (such as another breeder, a person involved in conformation shows or sport), it is even more important to clarify expectations and deal with any issues upfront. It is by far better to do this at the outset as it rarely, if ever, gets any easier just more complicated. If you have concerns that they will abide by the terms of the contract, have it witnessed. However, if you don’t trust them, it is usually better not to deal with them at all.

I also often hear – “We are friends.” “We don’t need a contract”. No. This is even more reason to have a contract in order to avoid any misunderstanding of what is expected. The dog world is littered with stories of friendships which have ended badly over dogs. I have occasionally dealt with friends in which case, I say – because we are friends, it is even more important that we have a contract, as I would like us to stay friends. The contract should clearly set out the expectations of both parties. If this is documented, this will hopefully avoid or minimise the potential for future dispute. If not, you will at least have evidence to support your case. How is anyone else supposed to know what you actually agreed to if you do not document it.

A further factor is the passage of time. Issues usually arise a considerable amount of time later and, in some cases, many years down the track. Memory of what may have been said or promised/represented at the time will fade over time. Add to that, one or both parties may have a selective memory. There is also the possibility that issues may arise as a result of ill health and/ or death of the owner. For example, if the puppy/ dog is to be offered back to you first before it is sold/transferred, how do you prove that the new owner agreed to this at the time? If there is no contract, you are unlikely to have any prospect of persuading anyone (particularly, the executor of an estate or relatives) to transfer the dog back to you.

Ultimately, the failure or success of any contract depends on the parties themselves. If the other party behaves in a manner which is not trustworthy or has a history of doing so, you should ask yourself, why are you dealing with them?

AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW

For the purpose of Australian Consumer Law, dogs are treated as property or chattels (no different to any other goods for sale). Therefore, the transaction constitutes a sale of goods. Accordingly, if the article is considered defective or faulty at the time of sale, the purchaser is entitled to a refund or replacement article. Clearly, when it comes to the sale of a puppy (or dog), this is not an inanimate object but a living being. So, this is not so simple as it is impossible to replace the puppy with an exact replica. So, clearly the best you can offer is an equivalent. Personally, I am not in favour of offering a replacement. Each puppy will be different and this may not be the right fit for the next puppy. It is usually simpler to take the puppy back, provide them with a refund and resolve this issue as soon as possible.

Further, if the purchaser is difficult and the relationship has gone sour, it is unlikely that you will wish to provide them with another puppy as you may not wish to deal with them again or possibly ever in this lifetime. If they have been difficult to deal with over the first puppy, it is highly likely that they will continue to be difficult to deal with. In these circumstances, the best advice is usually to take the puppy back, provide them with a refund of the purchase price and get rid of them.

WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG?

Many disputes arise because there is nothing in writing. There may be allegations that the deal changed or that verbal representations/promises have been made. If there is no actual contract in writing, you are leaving yourself open to the potential for this.

DISPUTES – COMMON ISSUES WHICH GIVE RISE TO CONFLICT

Main v Limit Register

In most cases, confusion arises where this has not been properly documented. It should be clear whether the puppy is being sold on Main Register or Limit Register. To avoid confusion and any potential for dispute, this should be included in the contract. Further, Rule 21.1(5) (page 24) provides that if the puppy is being sold on Limit Register, the purchaser is required to acknowledge this by signing a Dogs Queensland Limited Register Agreement. This form is on the DQ website.

De-sexing

Unfortunately, this is one of the most difficult issues to address. These days, the general consensus is that desexing too early is less than ideal from a health perspective for developmental reasons, particularly for large breeds. Options which are sometimes used by breeders to encourage this include providing a voucher or refund on proof of desexing. The requirement to desex and appropriate age for this can be specified in the contract. However, the reality is that you cannot control what happens once the puppy has left your possession. The only way to ensure that

this occurs is to desex the puppy (or dog) before it leaves. In this case, there are the options of tubal ligation or vasectomy. If you do not believe in early desexing, then it is important to educate the purchaser. Unfortunately, enforcement of this clause is a real issue as the dog is their property and no longer under your control. You just have to trust that they will do the right thing.

Deposits and Waiting lists

Some breeders take deposits early. Some prefer to wait until later or not to take a deposit at all. This does provide greater flexibility in the event that you change your mind. Whatever you decide, once you take a deposit the purchaser will expect that the puppy is theirs and you will then have to manage that expectation. What if the purchaser fails to respond to further communication until you advise that you have decided to place the puppy elsewhere and they demand that they are still entitled to the puppy.

Generally, a deposit should be refundable. If you decide to make a deposit non-refundable for change of mind or even if you keep a percentage for administrative costs/expenses, this should be set out clearly in writing prior to payment of the deposit and acknowledged by the purchaser in writing. Otherwise, you will potentially have to deal with an argument over this.

This is yet another reason to use a contract. If you think about other contracts you enter into in life and pay a deposit upfront eg. a layby, building work, or most other contracts for goods and

services, you are provided with the paperwork to sign off on at the time that you pay the deposit. So, why would you not do this when selling a puppy?

There are additional considerations. If a person changes their mind and does not wish to proceed for whatever reason eg. they realise they made the wrong decision or perhaps due to change of circumstances, clearly it is not going to be the right home. Sometimes, you are usually better off to just refund the entire deposit and be rid of them. It is also important to bear in mind that circumstances change or it may become apparent that the home is not the right fit. Ultimately what is the best environment for the puppy is paramount.

Payment by Instalments

From time to time, a potential purchaser may ask you – Can I pay in instalments? While it is up to you to decide whether or not you would be prepared to accept payment on these terms, this in an area that is fraught with risk. Effectively, you are assuming all of the risk in the transaction. However, the risk may be more than simply whether or not the purchaser will default on payment and whether you will ever receive the balance of the purchase price.

Payment by instalments is usually proposed on the basis that the purchaser has difficulty affording the purchase price. However, other reasons may also be provided. Clearly, this may raise questions as to whether they can afford the ongoing expenses such as quality food, veterinary and other expenses. Ultimately, this is a question for the breeder to decide whether or not this is acceptable.

In many cases, this ends badly. There is a very high risk that the new owner will be slow to pay and/or default on payment altogether in which case you will be left unpaid and forced to pursue them. As this is usually a small claim, you will have to decide whether it is worth taking them to QCAT (which is typically a slow process) for the balance.

However, a word of warning – it can be much worse than this. This is why payment by instalments after the puppy has left your possession is a really bad idea.

Once there was a sweet puppy. He had an incorrect bite. So, the breeder decided to sell him as a pet. The potential purchaser pleaded poor. So, the

breeder kindly took pity on her and allowed her to pay a deposit and take possession of the puppy with the balance to be paid by instalments. There was no contract in writing.

Not long after the purchaser took possession of the puppy, the breeder started to receive some strange messages complaining about the puppy which indicated that the new owner was having difficulty bonding. So, the breeder offered to take the puppy back. The new owner kept coming up with stories which delayed return. Allegations followed that the breeder had misled her about the bite (despite this having been disclosed in the vet report at the time of sale). According to her vet major surgery would be required at a very significant cost. The breeder’s vet considered this completely unnecessary. Then came the allegations from the owner that she had been sold a “defective product” (very upsetting for any breeder) and the breeder should have to pay for the surgery. So, the new owner defaulted and refused to pay any more instalments. The breeder again offered to take the puppy back and refund the money paid to date. The owner refused on the basis that she had now become attached.

The breeder was left in the situation where only a deposit had been paid. As the new owner had possession of the puppy, the “goods” had been transferred so pursuant to property law, property had passed to the new owner. To add insult to injury, the new owner was now making a claim for sale of “defective goods”. As the new owner was refusing to return the puppy and accept a refund, the breeder was left in a very difficult position. Further, Rule 28 (page 31) requires that the puppy be transferred to the new owner within 30 days. So, despite not having been paid the balance, the breeder was still obliged to transfer the puppy to the new owner within the requisite period.

While this is a worst case scenario, unfortunately this is a true story and very stressful for those involved. Unfortunately, this is by no means an isolated incident. There are many similar stories in canine contract discussion groups.

There is a high likelihood that the purchaser will default. Sometimes circumstances change and they have difficulty paying or just fail to pay because they believe that they will get away with it. Unfortunately, in some cases, you may be dealing

with a con artist. Accordingly, if anyone wishes to pay by instalment, I would either decline or specify that the price must be paid in full before the puppy leaves. Unless you know the person very well and sometimes even if you do, payment plans are best avoided due to the very significant risks involved. If you do decide to accept payment terms, the only way to protect yourself is if this is on the basis that payment has been made in full before the puppy is collected.

Health issues

Health issues,are clearly a potential area for conflict. This is a very difficult area as property and consumer law fails to deal with adequately with living beings.

Has there been full or adequate disclosure of any health issues? Is it a minor or a major health issue? Something a breeder may consider a minor issue, may be considered a major issue by the purchaser or a relevant issue in the purchasing decision. Lack of disclosure and/or understanding by the purchaser may lead to a mis-match in expectations. This may be exacerbated by the response of the new owner’s vet. A good example of this type of mis-match is a case where the puppy had an umbilical hernia. While umbilical hernias are a common occurrence and the breeder presumably considered this a minor issue, particularly as the puppy was sold as a pet, the purchaser considered this a major issue, partly due to lack of disclosure by and/or discussion with the breeder and consequently lack of understanding

of what was involved to correct this. If the breeder had disclosed the umbilical hernia, then there would have been discussion about correcting the hernia at the time it was desexed. Instead the purchaser posted all over social media in one of the Facebook breed groups about how terrible the breeder was and breeders were generally and asking how to make the seller pay for the surgery. It was subsequently explained to the purchaser that this was a relatively minor issue and could be corrected relatively easily. However, if this had been explained at the time of sale (and also preferably in writing), it is far less likely that this would have been an issue. If this had been documented in some way either in the contract or in the associated documentation (eg. annexure, vet report, email prior to sale), this would have been preferable. If it was noted that the puppy has an umbilical hernia – there also would have been evidence of disclosure at the time of sale.

Given that we are dealing with a living creature, the list of potential health issues is long. So, it is impossible to cover them all. However, the same general principles apply. If the price has been discounted to allow for the issue, then it is better to have documented this. If not in the contract then at least in some form, such as vet reports at the time of sale.

Health issues, particularly those arising subsequent to the sale of a puppy, are probably the greatest area for risk for breeders. How long after the sale of a dog or puppy is the seller liable? Who

is responsible for veterinary expenses and to what extent? What if the purchaser’s actions have caused or contributed to the health issue? There are also cases where the health issue appears to have been fabricated or over-exaggerated.

To some extent at least, a contract will provide a degree of protection against legal action and for this reason alone a contract is a good idea.

Return policy

What if the puppy or dog is returned after 3 days, 1 week, 6 months, 12 months or even as an adult dog? Dogs are not inanimate articles. They are living beings and not all health issues are genetic. Genetics 101: Genotype + Environment = Phenotype.

As is the case with any living being, puppies and dogs are subject to numerous environmental factors and influences which may have consequential effects upon the dogs health. Clearly, these factors and influences are beyond the breeder’s control.

So, at what point, does the purchaser no longer receive a refund? Ultimately, this will be for the breeder to decide and, preferably, to specify this in the contract.

Health Guarantees and Insurance

Clauses regarding health, guarantees (if any) and

insurance should be carefully worded.

Personally, I would not offer any form of guarantee. I would explain that you are dealing with a live being and that there are no guarantees in life. All you can do is provide the vet reports and vaccination records which will indicate that the puppy was healthy at the time of sale and handover. What happens after that is out of your

You cannot contract out of Australian Consumer Law. Any attempt to do so will be null and void. However, there are steps you can take to assist in protecting yourself.

One way is to specify that the purchaser should organise their own vet check within say 48-72 hours. A further practical way to protect yourself is to take advantage of one of the insurance options which provide cover to the new owner for a period after the puppy leaves. In some cases, new owners may be reticent and/or delay taking a sick puppy to the vet which may lead to a far worse prognosis than might otherwise have occurred or sadly may be fatal. Insurance may assist in alleviating this concern for new owners. This is a good option to consider both in order to protect yourself and to ensure that the puppy receives veterinary attention within the period when it is most vulnerable after leaving your care.

CONCLUSION

In summary, generally, any contract or written agreement is better than none.

Most of us understand about setting our dogs up for success. So, why don’t we apply the same principles to our contractual arrangements with dogs? Circumstances change. Memories fade. Some people have selective memories. People can change their minds over time for a multitude of reasons. Not everyone is trustworthy. Purchasers can be scammers too. It is better to anticipate and deal with potential issues early and, if necessary, have difficult discussions at the outset than end up in a dispute and potential legal action with all the stress and cost that this generally entails.

So, why should you use a puppy sale contract? My answer (for all of the above reasons) is – why wouldn’t you?

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Government & Media Liaison Committee Report

Elisa McCutcheon – Chair, Government & Media Liaison Committee

The purpose of this Committee is to deal with legislative and regulatory issues as they arise and to keep members informed of proposed changes which could impact upon their activities, particularly with respect to animal welfare and animal management. The focus has therefore been on tackling proposed legislative/regulatory amendments.

Specific activities of members of this Committee together with members of the DQ Executive, our General Manager and Canine Welfare Officer have included:

Proposed amendments to Agriculture and Fisheries and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 –Dangerous/Aggressive Dogs & Breed specific legislation (BSL) aka banning specific breeds

– Reporting to members on proposed changes, meetings with external stakeholders regarding proposed amendments to the legislation, also communications with Council officers to obtain their perspective and input on animal management issues, preparing and filing

submissions to the Queensland Parliament State Development and Regional Industries Committee, navigating our way around floodwaters in order to appear before the State Parliamentary Committee Hearing, report to members on the State Parliamentary Committee report, as well as a number of television (Channel 7, 9 and 10) and radio interviews (ABC Radio) with respect to the above.

Proposed amendments to the Breeder Code governing animal welfare in Queensland

– Meetings with external stakeholders regarding breeding and other animal welfare issues.

It is encouraging to see that as a result of our work over the last few years, Dogs Queensland is being viewed as an important stakeholder by both government and media and invited to participate in the above.

We look forward to continuing to advocate on behalf of our organisation and the interests of members going forward. We are also continuing to work with contacts within government and other external stakeholders.

Do you know... Rule 21: Obligation To Register

21.1 A member who breeds a litter of dogs, the parents of which are registered or eligible for registration with the CCCQ Ltd or other recognised canine controlling body must:

(1) Register such litter, including all of the living progeny in such litter at one (1) and the same time within eighteen (18) calendar months of the date of whelping or prior to sale or rehoming (see Rule 28). No litter will be registered after twelve (12) months of age without the approval of the CCCQ Ltd;

(2) Comply with CCCQ Ltd Rules and correctly complete all forms required by the CCCQ Ltd;

(3) Pay such fees as are determined from time to time by the CCCQ Ltd. A standard fee will be set for registrations received by the office on a date within four (4) months of the date of whelping and a higher fee for registrations received by the office on a date between four (4) and six (6) months or between six (6) and twelve (12) months of the date of whelping;

(4) Where the breeder wishes to register a puppy with the breeder’s name as part owner, an Agreement signed by the purchaser of the puppy is to be attached to the application to register the litter. Only official CCCQ Ltd Partnership Agreement forms are to be used;

(5) Where the breeder wishes to register a puppy on the Limited Register, an Official CCCQ Ltd Limited Register Agreement statement from the purchaser stating that the implications of the Limited Register are understood is to be attached to the application; and

(6) A breeder may, at time of registration on the General Register, endorse registration ”Not to be exported”.

– Elisa McCutcheon

Canine Health Committee Report

Chair, Dogs Queensland Canine Health Committee

It has been a busy time for the Canine Health Committee.

Earlier in the year (April 2024), the Committee organised training for veterinary practitioners in conducting respiratory function grading assessments to assist in rolling out the respiratory function grading scheme in Australia. This was well attended and included veterinary practitioners from around Queensland, other Australian States and Territories, as well as Singapore and the USA. It was important for our Committee to make this scheme available to our members in Queensland at least partly due to the increasing pressure from external stakeholders both within Australia and overseas to address concerns about brachycephalic dogs. The scheme enables dogs to be assessed prior to breeding with a view to improving the overall health of breeding stock.

This is an important tool for our breeders and should ultimately lead to the betterment of brachycephalic breeds. This is also useful in assessing whether surgery may be required where there is a concern with respect to any particular dog. Hopefully, these assessments will also assist in avoiding unnecessary surgery.

Over the course of the year, the Canine Health Committee has hosted webinars, seminars and workshops on a range of topics including aromatherapy for canines, nutrition, breed surveys, utilisation of DNA health testing as a tool in developing strategies for reducing inherited diseases, hip dysplasia, chiari malformation (CM), syringomyelia (SM) and primary secretory otitis media (PSOM). Members of the Committee have also attended external webinars on other issues of significant concern.

The Canine Health Committee also recently held

a TTouch workshop. TTouch techniques are particularly useful in reducing stress, fear and anxiety, improved behaviour, pain relief, support for aging dogs with mobility issues and comfort.

Next year, there will be more to look forward to. We have a number of seminars already lined up. We are working on further seminars, webinars and workshops for 2025 as well as reintroducing a heart and eye clinic. So, watch this space.

The Committee has also been working with James Cook University on a number of important canine health research projects. These have included a prevalence study of canine herpesvirus in breeding dogs and the community, and establishing the prevalence of vector borne pathogens in dogs in North Queensland (Ehrlichia canis, Babesia canis, Babesia vogeli and Dirofilaria immitis [heartworm]) These projects have been funded by Dogs Queensland. We look forward to working on further research projects to advance canine health in the future.

Addressing some of the greatest threats to our

Elisa McCutcheon

dogs and breeds has been a priority this year. Hopefully, we have made significant progress in working towards our goals of the betterment of our breeds and improving the health and wellbeing of all dogs.

I would like to thank the committee for their dedication to addressing health issues and to all of those members involved in or associated with the committee who have assisted over the course of the year in the planning, organising and running of these events. It takes a team to make this happen.

COOL DOGS SHOP HERE!

Dogs Queensland Canine Health Committee Presents:

Maximising Breeding Outcomes & Optimising Fertility

This seminar will be presented by:

DR XAVIER SCHNEIDER

BIT BLM (Dist) BVSc (Hons) MANZCVS (Animal Reproduction) DipACT

Registered Specialist in Theriogenology (Reproduction)

WHEN: Saturday, 11 January 2025 – In Person

WHERE: Function Room, Dogs Queensland Sports Grounds, 247 King Ave, Durack

TIME: 4.00pm – 6.00pm

COST: $20.00

BOOKINGS: Via Show Manager

Xavier graduated as a veterinarian from the University of Queensland and began his veterinary career working in mixed practice in Northern Australia focusing on Equine and Bovine Reproduction.

On returning to Brisbane, he completed a rotating internship in Equine surgery, medicine and reproduction at the University of Queensland Equine Specialist Hospital.

Xavier completed a residency in Theriogenology and is a Diplomate of the American College of Theriogenologists, a Member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists and a Registered Specialist in Reproduction at Queensland Veterinary Specialists.

Xavier is also a lecturer with the Faculty of Science at the University of Queensland.

Dogs Queensland Canine Health Committee Presents:

Canine First Aid Seminar

Presented by: Animal Emergency Service

When: Saturday, 1 February 2025 - In Person

Where: Function Room , Dogs Queensland Sports Grounds, 247 King Ave, Durack

Time: 4.00pm – 5.30pm

Cost: $20 Per Person

Bookings: via Show Manager

The Canine First Aid Seminar will cover a range of first aid situations from:

• Insect (inc tick) and snake bites

• Poisons and toxicity

• Trauma and shock

• Basic CPR principles

• As well as some awareness around other conditions requiring first aid treatment.

Paws for Thought

Courtney Stevens

Dogs Queensland Canine Welfare and Liaison Officer

Courtney's role at Dogs Queensland is to support and provide assistance to members in meeting their obligations as responsible dog owners and breeders based on State and Local regulations and to highlight Dogs Queensland's commitment to animal welfare and helping breeders achieve success.

Courtney can be contacted at courtney@dogsqueensland.org.au

Let's Talk Transfers

– Courtney Stevens, Canine Welfare and Liaison Officer

Transferring a dog’s pedigree is essential for the growth of Dogs Queensland and to promote the benefits of owning a pedigree dog. Over the last several months we have been contacting members to review their list of dogs currently recorded on the ANKC Database and to update any records that are incorrect. We appreciate the enthusiasm many members have shown to actively update their records and adjusting how they will manage transfers in the future to prevent this from re-occurring.

Under Dogs Queensland Rules (Seciton 28.1), it is the breeder’s/current owner's responsibility to complete the pedigree transfer and pay the appropriate fee and, it must occur within 30 days of being sold, gifted, leased or exchanged.

This means a pedigree transfer is required when:

• Selling the dog to another Dogs Australia member

• Selling the dog to a pet only home (even if the new owner does not want the pedigree)

• Selling or gifting to a friend or family member

• When rehoming an older dog after retirement

For a simple pedigree transfer where the dog has no conditions of sale (e.g. Limited Register, Not for Breeding, Not for Export etc), only you as the breeder/current owner need to sign the back of the pedigree and include the new owner details and submit it to Dogs Queensland with the appropriate

fee. The new owner does not need to sign the pedigree.

If there are conditions on the dog (e.g. Limited Register, Not for Breeding, Not for Export etc) then both you as the breeder/current owner and the new owner are required to sign the pedigree and it is to be sent in by you with any supporting documentation and the appropriate fee.

During the record update process, we have received queries around how to manage dogs that are not living with you but are a part of your breeding/showing program or waiting for confirmation of desexing. These circumstances can be handled in the following way and meet Dogs Queensland Rule requirements:

• Dog being used as part of your breeding program or awaiting health test results to determine future use of the dog – The pedigree must be transferred to the new owner within 30 days of the dog changing owners and if/when the dog is required for breeding or showing, the new owner can lease the dog back to you for the required time. The new owner does not need to be a member of Dogs Queensland to enter into a lease agreement. Lease agreements can be completed on the back of the Pedigree.

• Breeders awaiting confirmation of desexing before transferring the pedigree – If you are concerned the dog may be bred from, put the dog in a partnership, sell the dog desexed or enquire about sterilisation options before sale to prevent unplanned breeding. This may need to be factored into your selling price but ensures the dog can’t be bred from.

It needs to be highlighted that throughout this record update process we are encouraging members to record dogs correct ownership status including when they are deceased. We have had some records returned that are not depicting the correct action for a dog record. Some examples are as follows:

owner details are not known. These records should be kept and at the time the dog was sold, these details would have been known. Not having records for dogs you have sold indicate that you may need to review how you keep and store records.

• Marking dogs born after 1/1/2019 as deceased when microchip details have been updated to a new owner and the dog is alive. This may be to avoid paying the transfer fee however, this fee should have been paid at the time the dog was sold.

Refusal to pay the transfer fee when the new

• Keeping dogs in their name as they are part of their breeding or showing program but the dogs are owned by another person. A transfer is required in this instance. The dog can be leased back to you for breeding and showing requirements.

If it is found that the information that has been provided is not a true reflection of the dog’s current status, further enquires will be made.

Once this review process is complete and to provide further support to members in record reviews, Dogs Queensland will be sending annual reminders for dog numbers recorded under Breeder Prefixes so missed record updates can be identified earlier and corrected.

You can contact Courtney anytime to request a list of dogs under your Prefix to review on submissions@dogsqueensland.org.au

NUTRITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR YOUR BREEDING BITCH DURING GESTATION

WHAT, WHEN & WHY

Dr Julie Summerfield Scientific Services Veterinarian Royal Canin ANZ

From the moment a puppy is conceived, all throughout their life, nutrition plays a vital role. Nutritional requirements do vary and change with age, breed, life stage and lifestyle. Reproductive status also needs to be considered as pregnant bitches have very specific needs for their health and the health of their unborn puppies.

There are two distinct phases to a bitch’s roughly 63-day gestation. Firstly, we have the embryonic phase for the first two thirds (6 weeks) of the gestation period. In this time, the cells of the embryo differentiate to form nerves, blood cells, skin cells, muscle cells, etc. The final trimester of gestation (week 6-9) is the foetal phase where rapid growth occurs in the foetus. These two phases have different nutritional requirements that need to be met, for the bitch to remain healthy and avoid whelping and neonatal problems down the track.

The energy requirements of the bitch in the first stage remain relatively unchanged. In the second stage, after day 42, there is a marked increase in energy requirements as this corresponds with marked foetal growth, while lactation has the highest demand for energy.

If the bitch if fed too much energy, and becomes overweight, this can be implicated in such problems from infertility, as well as whelping complications such as poor uterine contractility and an increased risk of a caesarean requirement. This dystocia can in turn lead to increased neonatal mortality.

It is important to ensure the body condition score of bitches remains ideal (4-5/9 BCS) during heat and gestation to help avoid this. Bitches should be regularly monitored throughout pregnancy for BCS to ensure their nutrition is adequate but not excessive.

There are specific nutrients that are critical for fertility, embryonic and foetal development, as well as neonatal health once born.

Folic acid is a B Group Vitamin important for the development of the nervous system. During embryonic development, folic acid requirements significantly increase. Deficiency can easily develop in the bitch if she does not receive adequate amounts, which can lead to increases in the risk of neural tube defects such as cleft palate, the most common congenital abnormality in puppies as well as dystocia.

A cleft palate occurs due to a failure of the roof of the mouth to close during development in the womb. This results in a hole between the mouth and the nasal cavity. Normally the palate will close around day 35, so supplementation needs to occur prior to this preferably from as soon as the bitch comes into heat. Studies have shown that folic acid supplementation during embryo development, significantly reduces the risk of cleft palate incidence.

Omega 3 fatty acids such as DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) are very important nutrients for

many functions in the body, including reproduction. These fatty acids are critical in the growth and development of the central nervous system, as well as vision for the embryo and foetus. Studies in puppies have also demonstrated a beneficial effect on learning abilities and cognitive function (trainability) with DHA supplementation. These important nutrients can also assist with the digestive and immune functions.

Antioxidants are another important component when considering diet as they can protect against cell damage and include vitamins C, & E, Lutein and Taurine. Beta-carotene, also with antioxidant potential, can protect the DNA and tissues, as a precursor to Vitamin A has important functions for embryo nerve, muscle and skin development. They are also thought to have a role in progesterone secretion, preparing the uterus for implantation as well as helping to maintain gestation.

An important aspect to consider with nutrition in pregnancy is palatability as pregnant bitches often go off their food. They may require digestive support in the form of a highly digestible diet, with a balance of fibres to support optimal gut health and function, that provides all the required energy and nutrition tailored for pregnancy as well as high palatability for bitches who may be experiencing some inappetence that may be associated with hormonal changes.

To avoid any further digestive upsets, we always suggest a gradual transition from one diet to another over 7 days, which is why the recommendation for Starter diets will appear earlier at day 35 (a week before day 42).

We recommend a tailored diet specially formulated for breeding bitches from heat to day 42 of pregnancy where the bitch should then be transitioned on to a Starter diet for the last trimester.

Royal Canin HT42D (named because of the time it is recommended to feed) is specifically formulated for Breeding adult breeding bitches over 10 kg from the 1st day of heat to the 42nd day of gestation.

HT42D is formulated for Reproductive health with a unique nutritional profile to meet bitch reproductive cycle 1st stage needs: from heat to 42nd day of gestation. It contains added betacarotene to help prepare the bitch for optimal reproductive performance. Enhanced folic acid and fatty acids to support healthy embryo and fœtal development, and appropriate energy content.

SUMMARY

• Body weight of the pregnant bitch should not change much in the first 42days.

The puppies brain development can be assisted due also to the enriched DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid, which is scientifically proven to support a puppy’s brain and visual development during gestation. Combination of prebiotics & highly digestible proteins help to promote a healthy balance of intestinal microbiota for digestive health & microbiome support.

THE BITCH ENERGY NEEDS

• Puppies gain 70% of their weight in the last trimester, this is when the bitch needs increased energy density in the diet.

• Energy requirement will increase by about 10%each week in the final trimester.

• At the time of whelping, the bitches body weight should have increased by 15-25%.

• Food intake becomes limited as the growing uterus compresses the stomach; in the final trimester it is recommended to switch to a “Royal Canin Starter diet.”

• An adult maintenance diet should not be fed during gestation as there will be energy and other nutrient deficiencies, however a growth or Starter diet fed for the whole pregnancy will lead to excess energy and fat accumulation.

• Lactation is the only stage where ad lib feeding is recommended for the bitch to accommodate for the enormous energy expenditure in this reproductive phase.

Goldens

On The Grass

– Karen Vowell

Secretary, Golden Retriever Club of Qld

– Images courtesy Patrik Berger Photography

On Sunday 10 November 2024 the band of Merry Men from the Golden Retriever Club of Qld Inc started the day as expected with blistering heat.

Having now held the 'Goldens on the Grass' event for a few years we were mindful that as well as the stalls to explore and buy goodies, and the wealth of demonstrations and displays of what you can

do with your Golden we needed to keep everyone cool.

We have always had our “Splash Zone” with paddling pools and ball pits but this year added the 'FOAM PARTY'.

What a welcome and fun addition!! So many dogs and owners literally up to the eyeballs in foam and a few puppies literally disappearing under it.

In line with our club objective of embracing public

interest in Goldens, the event 'Goldens on the Grass', fondly known as GOG has grown in size each year and become a very anticipated event.

It has become more and more important to educate the public as to what they should expect and deserve when buying a puppy. We reached out to all the Golden Retriever meetup groups to attend and share the fun but also carry our message.

Clubs have to move with the times and holding just a show each year to service the needs of exhibitors only is no longer the way forward in our changing world – it appears fun and frivolity is.

Thank you to the many members and nonmembers who made the day a reality.

Dogs Queensland Christmas/New Year Office Hours

Dogs Queensland would like to wish all our Members a very Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year.

Members are asked to note the following times that the Office will be closed over the Christmas/New Year festive period.

During this time Members are encouraged to email info@dogsqueensland.org.au or use the Drop-Off Box at the back entrance of the main building during this time.

We will return to normal business hours at 8am on Tuesday 2 January 2024.

Dogs Queensland appreciates your cooperation and apologises for any inconvenience this may cause.

DOGS QUEENSLAND CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR OPENING DAYS

FRIDAY 20 DECEMBER 2024 OFFICE OPEN

SATURDAY 21 DECEMBER 2024 WEEKEND

SUNDAY 22 DECEMBER 2024 WEEKEND

MONDAY 23 DECEMBER 2024 OFFICE CLOSED

TUESDAY 24 DECEMBER 2024 OFFICE CLOSED

WEDNESDAY 25 DECEMBER 2024 PUBLIC HOLIDAY

THURSDAY 26 DECEMBER 2024 PUBLIC HOLIDAY

FRIDAY 27 DECEMBER 2024 OFFICE CLOSED

SATURDAY 28 DECEMBER 2024 WEEKEND

SUNDAY 29 DECEMBER 2024 WEEKEND

MONDAY 30 DECEMBER 2024 OFFICE CLOSED

TUESDAY 31 DECEMBER 2024 OFFICE CLOSED

WEDNESDAY 1 JANUARY 2025 PUBLIC HOLIDAY

THURSDAY 2 JANUARY 2025 OFFICE OPEN / NO PHONES

FRIDAY 3 JANUARY 2025 OFFICE OPEN / NO PHONES

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IPSWICH KENNEL CLUB CHAMPION SHIP SHOW

On Friday 25 October 2024 the Ipswich Kennel Club held a Championship Show and Open Show at the Dogs Queensland Show Grounds, Durack.

Congratulates to all the winners and Members who took to the show rings to exhibit their dogs on the day. Thank you to all those who made the show a success including exhibitors, workers, ground staff and volunteers alike.

The Ipswich Kennel Club would like to acknowledge the following judges who officiated on the day.

• Mr J Mitchell (QLD) : Group 1

• Mr G Kerr (QLD): Group 2

• Mrs J Ireland (QLD): Group 3

• Ms c Gunn (QLD): Group 4

• Mrs J Reilly (QLD): Group 5

• Mr D Johnson (QLD): Group 6

• Mr I Hinde (QLD): Group 7 and General Specials

All images are all courtesy of TAK Photography. To view more images or to make a purchase, simply visit https://www. takphotography.com.au/dog-shows

DELETE DISINFECTANT

–NOW AVAILABLE AT DOGS QUEENSLAND

Dogs Queensland have added DELETE Disinfectant to the products available for purchase through the DQ shop.

Disinfectant Deodorant Concentrated Surface Spray

To control and prevent public nuisance smells to create an Animal Friendly Environment. The addition of natural oils and aromatics enhances the odour control giving an Animal Friendly Environment.

• EXTERNAL USE ONLY For normal use 10% solution is adequate.

• DELETE Deodorant Disinfectant has been specially developed to deodorise.

• DELETE Deodorant Disinfectant is concentrated and easily diluted with water

• DELETE Deodorant Disinfectant is an efficient deodorant surface spray

• DELETE Deodorant Disinfectant creates an animal friendly environment

• DELETE Deodorant Disinfectant is safe, easy to use and economical

• DELETE Deodorant Disinfectant Deodorant concentrated Surface Spray – contains 2% W/W Quarternary Ammonium Deodorant, Natural Antiseptics.

Prices: 1 Litre $30, 2.5 Litre $60 and 5 Litre $110.

To make a purchase visit the Dogs Queensland office during business hours (Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm) or to place an order, email pina@dogsqueensland.org.au or phone 3252 2661.

LADIES KENNEL ASSOCIATION OF QLD

Congratulations is extended to the winners and Members who took to the show rings to exhibit their dogs at the recent Ladies Kennel Association of Qld Championship and Open Show.

The shows were held at the Dogs Queensland Sports Grounds, Durack on Saturday 26 October 2024.

The Ladies Kennel Association of Qld would like to thank the following judges who officiated on the day.

• Mrs L Dorr (QLD) : Group 1

• Mrs A Everson (QLD): Group 2

• Mrs U Greenwood (QLD): Group 3

• Ms G Goller (QLD): Group 4

• Mrs M Morphet (QLD): Group 5

• Mrs J Croad (QLD): Group 6

• Mrs G Hovey-Jacobs(QLD): Group 7

General Specials

• Mrs U Greenwood (QLD)

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Maryborough Kennel Club … The Shows to be at in November!

– Katrina Santas Show Secretary, Maryborough Kennel Club

The Maryborough Kennel Club held their annual four championship shows on the weekend of 1, 2 and 3 November 2024 in great weather (after a few passing storms the night prior).

The weather gods were good to us – the heat kept to a minimum, and the team did an outstanding preparation of the show rings. This allowed the dogs to show off their style without being exhausted from the heat (that can sometimes occur at this time of year), and glide in full gait around the beautiful green lawns.

The club brought over three highly respected and well-versed international judges from New Zealand – Keith Brown, Nigel Trainor and Robynne Trainor. They were joined by our very own outstanding international Queensland judge, John Burgess for the shows. Between them they carry a vast array of experience, having judged all over the world. All are very well known for their long term breeding programs and high level show success in their respective breeds.

The number of entries was pleasing considering the shows south of the border gave Brisbanites the choice of where to show for the weekend. The judges were appreciative of the entries and the quality of the exhibits.

Following the shows I asked the judges to provide some feedback on what they thought of our shows and our dogs:

• What was your favourite group on the weekend to judge and why?

• In your opinion, what are some general areas for exhibitors to strengthen in their dogs?

• How did you find our grounds and rings for the weekend?

• Any other feedback you may like to tell us about?

KEITH BROWN:

Toys, they are my heart breeds.

Over all, soundness. This is a problem with many breeds around the world and as I also said in my little talks for dogdom, to move forward we need to help new people and be open and transparent with one another, work as a united team for our lovely pedagree dogs.

Fabulous venue could not ask for better.

An area that is just amazing and the exterior outstanding … such a fun 3 days!

NIGEL TRAINOR:

I really enjoy judging all the groups, given the diversity and there will always a dog that you simply want to take home.

The biggest area that would lend itself to improvement is not the dogs but the handling of the dogs – so easy for a really excellent dog to look more average with a handler whom doesn’t know how to get the best out of it. I have to congratulate the exhibitors as there were a number of excellent dogs in their respective breeds and not all of these got through to the final 7 group winners.

The atmosphere at the show was great, friendly, decisions accepted well and the grounds were first class.

Thank you to the organisers and exhibitors for a great show.

Cheers, Nigel

ROBYNNE TRAINOR:

It was hard to choose a group. So many good dogs within them. But I tend to always fall back to gundogs, while not the strongest group but always my favourite. Although I did find the toy people super friendly!!!

All the exhibitors took my decisions well and pretty much all cheered each other on.

The accommodation was fantastic and great having the pub right beside (for meals). The grounds were excellent the running of the show also fantastic and seemed to be very smooth. The hospitality shown to the judges was amazing and you went above and beyond with this.

The judging panel were all fantastic and a lot of fun. Thank you to you all.

JOHN BURGESS:

I did not have one favourite group, I enjoyed judging them all and in each group there were plenty of choice for the main winners. It is always a pleasure when there a lot of really good dogs.

One of the main things I think exhibitors should focus on is the breed standard. Constantly revisit the standard – it does not matter how long you have had a breed.

The grounds and rings were excellent, large rings in super condition.

The hospitality from the club was first class and excellent co-judges.

We all love to exhibit at Maryborough Shows, not only for the fun, great prizes and atmosphere but also for the opinions and awards from our judges … so it’s great to get some feedback on how they found the weekend too … and well done exhibitors! Keep up the great work with your dogs and the fantastic sportsmanship in and around the rings!

See you all in February 2025 for our two summer shows … again, with a great panel you will not want to miss!

2024 QUEENSLAND SCENT WORK STATE TITLES

– Kim Dawson

On the weekend of 25-27 October 2024, many teams from throughout Queensland and interstate gathered at the Mudgeeraba Showgrounds on the Gold Coast to participate in the Dogs Queensland Scent Work State Titles competition. The weather obligingly cooled off just in time for the event and the new and exciting venue provided novel search areas. Judges from Queensland and Interstate officiated approximately 750 searches across the three days of competition.

Searches were conducted across all four elements – Containers, Interior, Exterior and Vehicles – and from Novice class up to Masters, and for the first time in 2024 including the

newly-developed Ultimate Class.

Showcasing the high level of skill and teamwork amongst those at the highest level of competition, there were 36 entries in the Ultimate class, which is the largest entry in Australia to date.

Ultimate class requires teams to find an unknown number of hides and target odours between four (4) and ten (10); the search will include a minimum of three (3) elements in a search area between 200m2 and 500m2 and with search times between seven (7) and fifteen (15) minutes. Teams must ignore a variety of distractions in

Above: Bozzie, Australian Shepherd – Winner of the Ultimate Class. Image: Tell Tail Photography

challenging search configurations including “blank” areas, and areas containing challenging scent puzzles within the allocated search time. There were three qualifiers amongst the entry in what was a fun and challenging search set by interstate judge Sonja Needs (Vic).

Many teams achieved Element Titles in Container, Interior, Exterior and Vehicle elements, in addition to Scent Work Novice, Advanced, Excellent and Master Class titles. Congratulations to everyone who competed over the massive weekend of Scent Work fun!

Thank you to Judges Sonja Needs (VIC), Jeanette Durante (QLD), Natalie Kirkwood (QLD), Yvonne Handy (QLD), Stephanie Yoon (QLD), Kim Dawson (QLD), Barb Murfet (QLD), Ben Fraser (QLD) and Working Party member and Volunteer Coordinator Becky Thomas for the marathon effort put in over the weekend, and a very heartfelt thank you to all of the stewards, timers, scribes, marshals and everyone else who stepped in to help over the weekend.

A huge thank you to our very generous Sponsors - Royal Canin, Merry People Boots, Alfie’s Kitchen, APAWLO Pets, The Dog Nose It, Clear Dog Treats, Sarah Woodward Photography, Scentsational Pet Supplies, Hal-Mins Performance, Aussie Snufflers, Denver Designs, TNT Agility Group, The Organic Dog Co., Wylder Willow, and The Furry Gremlins.

Thanks also to our official photographers – Top Dog Photography and Tell Tail Photography.

TEAM CHALLENGE

Wholeheartedly supported by the competitors, the extremely light-hearted “Merry People Team Challenge” provided an amazing display of inventiveness, enthusiastic teamwork and community spirit.

The Team Challenge encouraged competitors to form groups with themed Team names, costumes and activities. Team scores were calculated on performance at a class and placement level, construction challenges, scavenger hunt performance, trivia quizzes, team spirit, inclusiveness, inventiveness, dedication to theme and good old-fashioned bribery of the moderators. It was wonderful to see the

community spirit and the way that seasoned competitors ensured newcomers to the sport were included.

The Scent Work Subcommittee Team Challenge was won by the “Sniffchella Festival” (Team Captain Lisa Stefyn), by a very narrow margin over the fiercely competitive “Under Construction” and small but highly competitive interstate team “Southern Scent-Seis”. A huge thank you to everyone who participated in the Team Challenge and made the trial such an incredibly fun experience!

1st – Sniffchella Festival

2nd – Under Construction

3rd – Southern Scent-Seis

ABOUT SCENT WORK

Scent Work is a sport that is based on the task of working detection dogs to locate an odour and communicate to the handler that the odour has been found. Detection is done in a variety of environments and often during changing weather or environmental conditions.

Scent Work is a positive, challenging activity that allows dogs the opportunity to use their strongest natural sense in a way that is fun, engaging, and builds and strengthens a foundation of trust between the handler and dog.

Dogs are trained to recognise specific odours, and to alert their handlers when the odours are detected. The dog and handler must work together as a team, using body language and verbal encouragement to ensure all sections of the search area are covered, directing the dog’s search only when necessary and indicating to the Judge when the dog has found the odour.

Communication with and praise of the dog during the search are encouraged.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

If you wish to learn more about the sport of Scent Work, please contact Rob Harrison at Dogs Queensland (rob@dogsqueensland.org.au).

Scent Work State Team Challenge

Carin and Maya Bodhi

Lindsay and Evie

Suzanne and Vesper

Sniffchella Festival Challenge

Matt and Jetty

Under Construction Supervisor

Southern Scent-Seis

Bozzie

Kirsten and Euston

Under Construction

Southern Scent-Seis

The Victorious Sniffchella Team

Dogarts Team Building Project

2024 QUEENSLAND SCENT WORK STATE TITLES RESULTS

Congratulations to all those who won, placed, qualified, and competed at the State Titles. Everyone took the best dogs home at the end of the day!

ULTIMATE (Judge – Sonja Needs)

1st – Lisa Stefyn and “Bozzie” Dreamchasin Ordinary Demiguy (Australian Shepherd)

2nd – Jade Woodhouse and “Spirit” Sarbinma Miss Shani Spirit (Australian Shepherd)

3rd – Stephanie Yoon & “Winnie” Wysiwyg Its A Brew Tiful Day (Golden Retriever)

EXTERIOR

NOVICE (Judge – Barb Murfet)

1st – Lucie Magnusson and “Nacho” Cuddleston Trident Twist (Staffordshire Bull Terrier)

2nd – Samantha Dobson and “Zoom” Wildfire Full Tilt (Sporting Register)

3rd – Lisa Singer and “Quill” Morekos Gotcha Quill (German Shepherd Dog)

ADVANCED (Judge – Kim Dawson)

1st – Suzanne Poingdestre and “Vesper” (Associate)

2nd – Denise Felton and “George” Freeman Blame It On Me (Bracco Italiano)

3rd – Jeanette Durante and “Balloo” Devongem Thatll Do Baloo (Cocker Spaniel)

EXCELLENT (Judge – Natalie Kirkwood)

1st – Mackenzie Parr and “Aries” Lenimer Airees (Labrador Retriever)

2nd – Kim Murdoch and “Jura” Elletars Choir Girl (Hungarian Vizsla)

3rd – Samantha Kacin and “Nova” Tolleron My Nova Dream (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever)

MASTERS (Judge – Sonja Needs)

1st – Julie McCombe and “Szar” Habanero Arathorn Eleszar (Hungarian Vizsla)

VEHICLES

NOVICE (Judge – Ben Fraser)

1st – Sarah Freeman and “Odin” Haveloc Aykim (German Shepherd Dog)

2nd – Becky Thomas and “Nyx” Chava In The Nyx Of Time (Labrador Retriever)

3rd – Nina Andrewsi and “Byrdie” (Australian Kelpie)

ADVANCED (Judge – Yvonne Handy)

1st – Kate Moorfield and “Dhak’kin” Jadizac Foreva My Dhakkin (Cocker Spaniel)

2nd – Cherie Young and “Moja” Sajanak Daviesia Lucius (Rhodesian Ridgeback)

3rd – Terri Sharam and “Milo” Sharam Atlantis Prince (Australian Shepherd)

EXCELLENT (Judge – Kim Dawson)

1st – Samantha Kacin and “Nova” Tolleron My Nova Dream (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever)

2nd – Donna Puttock and “Six” Maisilva Aolani Caprica Six (Australian Shepherd)

3rd – Rebecca Edwards and “Chai” Pencandy My Cup Of Tea (Golden Retriever)

MASTERS (Judge – Jeanette Durante)

1st – Robert Bentley and “Archie” Lenimer Archie (Labrador Retriever)

2nd – Becky Thomas and “Scout” Mudtales Always Be Prepared (Labrador Retriever)

3rd – Carole Dawes and “Banjo” Nahrof Never Know (Border Collie)

CONTAINERS

NOVICE (Judge – Ben Fraser)

1st – Manisha Sharawat and “Whiskey” (Labrador Retriever)

2nd – Jo Lewohl and “Tempo” Devongem The Tempest (Cocker Spaniel)

3rd – Narelle Mannaert and “Scout” (Border Collie)

ADVANCED (Judge – Yvonne Handy)

1st – David Brown and “Gertie” Rusticdogs Gertie (Labrador Retriever)

2nd – Kate Moorfield and “Dhak’kin” Jadizac Foreva My Dhakkin (Cocker Spaniel)

3rd – Helen Tanfield and “Darcy” Itzmagic Twas Meant To Be (Golden Retriever)

EXCELLENT (Judge – Natalie Kirkwood)

1st – Anna Lam (Rachel Hansen) and “Watson” (Cairn Terrier)

2nd – Mimi and Nathaniel Chambers and “Gucci” (Staffordshire Bull Terrier)

3rd – Melita Mould and “Popsicle” (Associate)

MASTERS (Judge – Jeanette Durante)

1st – Kim Murdoch and “Jura” Elletars Choir Girl (Hungarian Vizsla)

2nd – Rachel Hansen and “Hazel” Sheltoah Winter Games (Shetland Sheepdog )

Judge Jeanette Durante's Polar

Anna Lam's Watson

Cass Dark's Nyx

Julie McCombe's Szar

3rd – Kerrie Scott and “Koda” Julestar Koda Dreaming (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever)

INTERIOR

NOVICE (Judge – Barb Murfet)

1st – Sarah Freemans and “Odin” Haveloc Aykim (German Shepherd Dog)

2nd – Becky Thomas and “Nyx” Chava In The Nyx Of Time (Labrador Retriever)

3rd – Narelle Mannaert and “Scout” (Border Collie)

ADVANCED (Judge – Stephanie Yoon)

1st – Lindsay Connell and “Eric” Tmatosha Bruleve In Me Ccd, Rn, Jd (Border Collie)

2nd – Tanya McAndrew and “Boom” Arnikka Tick Tick Boom (Australian Kelpie)

3rd – David Brown and “Gertie” Rusticdogs Gertie (Labrador Retriever)

EXCELLENT (Judge – Stephanie Yoon)

1st – Carole Dawes and “Banjo” Nahrof Never Know (Border Collie)

2nd – Susanne Schenk and “Beanie” Callicoma Scarlet Runner (Australian Kelpie)

3rd – Rebecca Edwards and “Chai” Pencandy My Cup Of Tea (Golden Retriever)

MASTERS (Judge – Sonja Needs)

1st – Kaylene Uren and “Nigel” Herzhund Game Changer (Labrador Retriever)

2nd – Sue Ward and “Blaize” Lidlriva Blaize On Fire (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever)

3rd – Robert Bentley and “Archie” Lenimer Archie (Labrador Retriever)

Breeder Alert –Puppy Scam Websites

Dogs Queensland has become increasingly aware of Puppy Scam Websites using legitimate Dogs Queensland Registration and Queensland Breeder Identification (BIN) Numbers to sell puppies. Dogs Queensland Registration Numbers are obtained from legitimate websites such as Dogs Queensland or DogzOnline, where they are displayed as required by the Queensland Government.

Please see the Queensland Dog Breeder Fact Sheets for regulations and guidelines for Queensland Dog Breeders.

An example of a typical scam is:

• A Dogs Queensland Membership number is lifted from current advertising on the internet.

• The scammer researches and obtains personal details of the breeder including name, suburb, prefix.

• A domain name similar to the Kennel prefix is registered on an offshore registry.

• Once the breeder has ceased advertising the litter of puppies a new website is published.

• No physical address or phone numbers are advertised on the website.

• The seller avoids permitting you to physically see the cyber puppy and only sends non genuine pictures.

• The seller insists on only accepting payment by a crypto currency or a funds transfer.

As a breeder what can you do to avoid being an unknowing victim of a Puppy Scam:

• Regularly Google search the internet for websites using a similar Domain Name as your Prefix.

• Put a warning notification in your online advertising to alert buyers to check any website they are looking at is legitimate.

• Encourage puppy buyers to verify breeder information with Dogs Queensland and make direct in-person contact with you.

• Ensure puppy buyers check communications are made with verified contact details.

• Encourage puppy buyers to meet the puppy and breeder before handing over payments.

Ben Fraser and Ella

– Nic Mather

Dogs Australia's newest sport SprintDog™️ is attracting dogs from all over the country with trials now having been held not only in QLD but also ACT, VIC, SA and WA.

Exhibitors are swarming the entry providers for their chance to watch their dog's face light up over the 100m distance.

Queensland so far has received the first SprintDog™️ Novice, SprintDog™️ and now SprintDog™️ Advanced titles. Not only is it great to see these achievements happening where the sport originated, but they're also happening with the one dog.

Meet "Chewie".

Chewie (CHEWIE CAM. SPRD.A) is owned by Penny & Aaron Parker.

Chewie and his sister Maggie first started competing in Lure Coursing a few years ago. They loved chasing down those naughty trash bunnies.

Both Chewie and Maggie have achieved the highest Lure Coursing title available to date of Coursing Ability Master.

Chewie and Maggie have also won several awards over the year such as Associate Coursing Ability King and Associate Coursing Ability Queen (Queensland Sighthound Association Inc and

Chewing up SprintDog™️

Chewie has also won the highest Coursing Ability Dog trophy with Brisbane Lure Coursing Club and last year Chewie took home the Associate/Sporting Coursing Ability Dog of the Year for Lure Coursing (donated by the SprintDog Club of Qld Inc).

The Lure Coursing, SprintDog™️ and Weight Pull communities have benefited not only in watching the dogs enjoy the sports, but Penny has been at every trial, taking photos and providing them free of charge to exhibitors.

With the need of a dedicated track being built for SprintDog™️, we approached Penny and asked if she would be willing to charge a small price for the photos and videos and the proceeds going towards building the track – Penny was more than willing. Penny has also helped with fundraising for the Dogs ACT SprintDog Committee through videos.

The Parker Family have been a wonderful contribution to the Dog World.

To date Penny's photos and videos have raised a massive $3611.67 towards the SprintDog™️ track.

From all of us who've had the pleasure of getting photos of our dogs doing what they love, thank you Penny and of course congratulations Chewie.

(Photos provided by Penny Parker of course!)

American Staffordshire Terrier Club of QLD Inc).

–

Anne Mitchell

WHAT IS HERDING?

ANKC HERDING

In a nutshell it is THE best fun you can have with your dog! Most herding dogs love the activity and the exercise. They enjoy moving stock around from place to place and it is an activity that creates a very special bond between handler and dog. When the lightbulb goes on for the dog it is a very special moment – hundreds of years of instinct and original purpose have come to light!

The ANKC herding program was developed to preserve the traditional style and herding instinct of the herding breeds. Working style differs from breed to breed and also within breeds. Different styles of work developed in response to local situations and needs. For instance, many of the European breeds work the furrow lines left by the plough to contain sheep within a graze area. This is very different to how the Kelpie or Border Collies work, but it is just as important to retain the original purpose for all breeds.

It is a sport enjoyed, not only by preservation breeders endeavouring to retain the original instincts, but by the pet owner who wants to expand their dogs horizons and challenge themselves, and the dog sport enthusiasts who like to try all different sports with their dogs.

The ANKC herding movement was started in Victoria, and shortly after in 2002, enthusiasts from Queensland banded together to hold clinics and subsequently Herding Tests and Trials.

ANKC herding is a skills-based learning program and is divided into different levels, the first 3 levels are ‘Test classes’ – HIC, HT and PT. Once a PT

(Pre Trial level) has been awarded, a dog may then compete at Trial level. There are 3 trial courses: A, B and C. Each of these courses is meant to represent the work traditionally done by the many different breeds eligible for ANKC Herding. Handlers can choose to compete on any course offered by the club holding the trial. Depending on the course, the numbers of stock range for 3 – 5 on A and B courses (sheep, ducks & cattle) and 25 – 100 (sheep only) on course C. Stock used in Queensland is primarily sheep, with some duck availability. Some of the smaller breeds, for example Corgis and Shetland Sheepdogs, have taken well to ducks. To date, no cattle trials have been offered in Queensland. The ANKC program has been through several revamps over the years, and first offered the 3 courses in 2007. Queensland was the first state in 2008 to offer competitors all 3 courses. It is hoped that in the near future, the FCI herding program will also be available. This program offers courses that are not ‘set’ so they really show the versatility of the dogs.

Safety of the stock and of the dogs is taken very seriously. The stock is ALWAYS ‘Dog Broke’ which means that sheep, ducks or cattle are used to being worked by a large variety of breeds. It must be remembered that not all breeds were bred to work ‘wild’ stock . Some breeds are traditionally fetching dogs, that is bring the stock to the handler, while others are driving dogs who take the stock from the handler. Many of the European breeds are tending breeds and traditionally work very closely to large numbers of stock. The ANKC program is meant to accommodate all these breeds, plus some cross breeds from herding breeds.

If you have a cross breed or a dog without papers, the dog can

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go on the Associate Register. For this register they must be desexed. If your dog is a mixture of Herding Breeds, that is Border Collie / Cattle Dog it can go on the Associate Register Herding (ARH). You will need to include an assessment form signed by your Herding Instructor, and your dog will also need to be desexed. There is also a Sporting Register for dogs already registered with another Association such as the Working Kelpie Council –these dogs go on the Sporting Register.

Herding is one dog sport where initially the dog will know far more than the handler. It can be very humbling watching your dog take charge and you not really know what is going on. The learning curve for the handler can be very steep and very, very challenging. No two sessions will ever be the same as the livestock will react differently each and

every time. Time and patience are needed to move forward in herding. It is a true partnership as the handler must learn to trust their dog.

The herding season in Queensland is quite short, due to our heat. The official season runs from March through to October.

Herding Championships are among the toughest Championships to gain. The first Herding Champion in Queensland was the Border Collie owned and trained by Tracey Lamb – Fidelis Mad about Ewe HXAs HSBd.

The second HCH and first Dual Champion (H) in Queensland was the Briard Ch Cacharel Utzano HSAs HSCs HICs HXCs owned, bred and trained by C and A Mitchell. To date, there has only been two Dual CH’s from herding in Queensland.

Social Media Update

– Teagan Pattison

As a measure of how our social media platforms are going, we have taken the time to compare our performance over the last couple of months for the period of October 2024 to the end of November 2024.

• Current Facebook Followers 10,965

• Current Instagram Followers 2,040

• Current Tik Tok Followers 62

Improvement for Dogs Queensland Facebook page:

The number of Followers is continuing to rise in the right direction. Engagement on posts have risen by over 11.3%, Reach on posts to our followers is up – exceeding 59,989 and Likes by over 6,499.

Facebook’s top performing post for the period of October 2024 to the end of November 2024 was Tongues Out Tuesday. The post has Reached over 3,952 people, post Engagement is 2,758 people and Positive Impressions of the post is currently 1,881 and rising.

Improvement for Dogs Queensland Instagram:

Our Followers have increased over the last month by over 12%, Profile visits have risen by 18%, Reach on posts are up by over 32% and Engagement with posts by 27%.

Instagram’s top performing post for the months of October 2024 to the end of November 2024 was Tongues Out Tuesday with the post Reaching over 219 people, over 103 Interactions and 162 Impressions.

Don’t forget to follow, like and comment!!

Improvement for Dogs Queensland Tik Tok page:

The most popular Tik Tok post for the month of November 2024 was The Very Popular Dog Sport SprintDog. The video Reached over 916 people with more than 39 Likes and growing.

Members are encouraged to follow, like and comment on the Dogs Queensland Tik Tok page.

If you have a dog video (including Dog Sports, educational, funny or cute) you wish to share with our canine community, please email them to marketing@dogsqueensland.org.au

Calling All BSD Breed Enthusiasts!

– Kathy Prentice

As the Breed Health Coordinator for the Belgian Shepherd Dog Club of Queensland (BSDCQ), I’m conducting research to better understand the behaviour and temperament of our beloved breed.

To do this, I am using the Canine Behavioral Assessment & Research Questionnaire (C-BARQ), a tool that provides invaluable insights into canine behaviour.

Your participation will contribute to the development of a comprehensive BSDCQ health plan for the breed. By participating, you’ll help us gain a deeper understanding of common behavioural traits, which will support better breeding and socialisation/training strategies.

TO TAKE PART:

1. Go to www.cbarq.org.

2. If you’ve used the C-BARQ site before, you can click the "Log In" button to sign in.

3. If you’re new to the C-BARQ, you can click the "Sign Up Today" button to create a profile before adding your BSD.

4. Once you are signed in, you can click the "Add a Dog" link to get started.

5. First, choose “Referred by a breeder or breed group” from the list of options.

6. On the next page, select the group BSDCQ.

7. After you’ve selected the group, enter the group's access code: 554709.

8. When you have finished adding your dog, you will be taken directly to the C-BARQ evaluation.

Once completed you will be able to see your dogs report, which will be collated anonymously to provide an overview for the research outcomes. There's plenty of time to take part as the group will be open until 31 December 2024.

A copy of the final research paper and the BSDCQ health plan will be made widely available in early 2025.

Please contact me, Kathy Prentice, for further information at belengerebsd@ gmail.com.

SHOW GAZETTE

All clubs reserve the right to appoint a reserve or replacement judge if necessary.

DNA TESTING SERVICE

Using Dogs Queensland for all your DNA requirements is a simple, straightforward process for all members (regardless of computer skills).

DOGS QUEENSLAND SHOP

We stock Royal Canin and Eukanuba products specific for breeding bitches, puppies and adult dogs.

Shop Hours are:

Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm or simply ring the office on 07 3252 2661

Members can easily place an order for DNA Profiling and Parentage and it is entirely managed by Dogs Queensland from posting DNA swab kits to final DNA results.

• DNA Profiling and parentage

• Prompt turnaround

Other testing available:

• Breed specific DNA testing

• Specific Single Breed testing

Contact Julana at julana@dogsqueensland.org.au or by phone on 3252 2661 for all your DNA enquiries

Classes:

Show Date: Saturday 8 February 2025

Entries Close: Monday 3 February 2025

ALLORA SHOW SOCIETY

Venue: Allora Showgrounds, William St, Allora QLD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

1(1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 10(10a), 11(11a), 18(18a)

Entry Fees: $12.00, Baby Puppies $5.00 Catalogues $3.00

Online Entries: www.showmanager.com.au

Enquiries: Pam Ph: 0417 600 885

Judging starts at 9:00AM

Ring 1 Mr A Brown (QLD) Groups 1, 2, 6 and 7

Ring 2 Ms K Wishart (QLD) Groups 3, 4 and 5

General Specials Mr A Brown (QLD)

Show Date: Saturday 15 February 2025

Entries Close: Monday 10 February 2025

CLIFTON SHOW SOCIETY

Venue: Clifton Showgrounds, 12 Morton Street, Clifton QLD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

Classes: 1(1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 10(10a), 11(11a), 18(18a)

Entry Fees: $12.00, Baby Puppy $5.00, Online Catalogues $3.00

Online Entries only: www.showmanager.com.au

Enquiries: Mel Email: melanieward14@yahoo.com.au

Judging commences at 9:00AM

Ring 1

Mrs V Schneider (QLD) Groups 1, 3 and 7

Ring 2 Mr C Woodrow (QLD) Groups 2 and 4

Ring 3 Mrs M Hammond (QLD) Groups 6 and 5

General Specials Mrs M Hammond (QLD)

Any camping enquiries please contact the Show Society

Show Dates: Saturday 15 February and Sunday 16 February 2025

Entries Close: Tuesday 11 February 2025 MARYBOROUGH KENNEL CLUB INC

Entries Close: Tuesday 11 February 2025

MARYBOROUGH KENNEL CLUB INC

Venue: Maryborough Showgrounds, Bruce Hwy, Maryborough Qld 2 CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS

Classes: 1(1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 9(9a), 10(10a), 11(11a), 18(18a)

Sweepstakes: Baby Puppy, Puppy, Bred by Exhibitor and Non-Champion

Entry Fees: $15.00, Baby Puppy and Sweepstakes $12.00, Catalogues (per show) – Online only $1.00

Online Entries: www.showmanager.com.au

Enquiries: Katrina Ph: 0403 257 072 Saturday 15 February 2025 - Judging starts at 4:00PM with Sweepstakes. Junior Handlers including Tiny Tots to be judged in the dinner break.

Ring 1 Mr G Spagnolo (NSW) Bred by Exhibitor Sweepstakes followed by Groups 3 and 6

Ring 1 TBA Bred by Exhibitor Sweepstakes followed by Groups 3 and 6

Ring 2 TBA Baby Puppy Sweepstakes followed by Groups 5 and 7

Ring 2 Ms E Brown (QLD) Baby Puppy Sweepstakes followed by Groups 5 and 7

Ring 3 Mr K Lee (VIC)

Non-Champion Sweepstakes followed by Groups 1 and 2

Ring 3 TBA Non-Champion Sweepstakes followed by Groups 1 and 2

Ring 4 Mr S Thomas (QLD) Puppy Sweepstakes followed by Group 4

Ring 4 TBA Puppy Sweepstakes followed by Group 4

General Specials TBA Sunday 16 February 2025 – Judging starts at 8:00AM with Sweepstakes.

General Specials Mr K Lee (VIC) Sunday 16 February 2025 – Judging starts at 8:00AM with Sweepstakes.

Ring 1

Mr K Lee (VIC) Bred by Exhibitor Sweepstakes followed by Groups 3 and 6

Ring 1 TBA Bred by Exhibitor Sweepstakes followed by Groups 3 and 6

Ring 2

Mr G Spagnolo (NSW) Non-Champion Sweepstakes Groups 5 and 7

Ring 2 TBA Non-Champion Sweepstakes Groups 5 and 7

Ring 3

Mr S Thomas (QLD) Baby Puppy Sweepstakes followed by Groups 1 and 2

Ring 3 TBA Baby Puppy Sweepstakes followed by Groups 1 and 2

Ring 4

Ms E Brown (QLD) Puppy Sweepstakes followed by Group 4

Ring 4 TBA Puppy Sweepstakes followed by Group 4

General Specials Mr G Spagnolo (NSW)

NO ROPED OFF AREAS, they will be removed without warning. NO GAZEBOS/TENTS/VANS ETC set up prior to 2:00PM of the day before the first show.

Camping booked and paid for through http://nominate.com.au/stables/venueintroduction.aspx?=74

General Specials TBA NO ROPED OFF AREAS, they will be removed without warning. NO GAZEBOS/TENTS/VANS ETC set up prior to 2:00PM of the day before the first show. Camping booked and paid for through http://nominate.com.au/stables/venueintroduction.aspx?=74

All schedules up to and including June 2025 Shows and Trials should have been submitted to the Dogs Queensland office by 1 January 2025. Please ensure all information is completed including Junior Handlers, Sweepstakes, Nominated Classes etc. Submissions by showmanager.com.au are preferred or email

Show Date: Saturday 22 February 2025

Entries Close: Monday 17 February 2025

THE BEAGLE CLUB OF QUEENSLAND INC

Venue: Dogs Queensland Sports Grounds, 247 King Ave, Durack QLD OPEN SHOW

Classes: 1(1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 10(10a), 11(11a), 18(18a)

Sweepstakes: Veteran (7 years and over)

Property Classes: Best Gaited, Best Headed Dog, Best Headed Bitch

Entry Fees: $8.00, Baby Puppy $5.00, Sweepstakes and Property classes $5.00 Catalogues - Printed $3.00, Online $1.00

Online Entries only: www.showmanager.com.au

Enquiries: Tara Ph: 0422 158 879

Judging starts at 6:00PM With Veteran Sweepstakes

Show Date: Saturday 22 February 2025

Entries Close: Tuesday 18 February 2025

QLD AFGHAN HOUND ASSOCIATION

Venue: Dogs Queensland Sports Grounds, 247 King Ave, Durack Qld 2 OPEN SHOWS

Classes: 1(1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 10(10a), 11(11a), 18(18a)

Property Classes: Best Coat, Best Gait, Best Head, Best Tail

Entry Fees: $8.00, Property Classes $3.00, Catalogues - Online $1.00 (covers both shows)

Online Entries only: www.showmanager.com.au

Enquiries: Jan Ph: 0428 800 410

OPEN SHOW 1

Judging starts at 6.00PM

Ms L Cassidy (QLD) Breed Classes, General Specials followed by Property Classes

OPEN SHOW 2

Judging starts 15 mins after the completion of Show 1

Mr J Mitchell (QLD) Breed Classes, General Specials followed by Property Classes

Show Date: Saturday 22 February 2025

Entries Close: Friday 14 February 2025

CHIHUAHUA CLUB OF QLD

Venue: Dogs Queensland Sports Grounds, 247 King Ave, Durack Qld CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW AND OPEN SHOW

Classes: 1(1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), (9a), 10(10a), 11(11a), 12(12a), 18(18a)

Entry Fees: Champ: $13.00, Open $3.00 Catalogue $2.50 includes both shows, to be ordered and paid for with entries

Entries to: Mrs S Lee, PO Box 3383, Mt Ommaney Post Office, QLD 4074

Online Entries: www.showmanager.com.au

Mr A Ziebell (QLD)

Veteran Sweepstakes, Breed classes, General Specials and Property Classes

Enquiries: Jennifer Ph: 0418 153 115 No calls after 9.00PM OPEN SHOW

Judging starts at 9.00AM with Long Coats

Mrs S Jewell (QLD)

Chihuahua Long Coat, Chihuahua Smooth Coat and General Specials CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

Judging starts at the completion of the Open Show not before 10.0AM

Mr G Kerr (QLD) Chihuahua Long Coat, Chihuahua Smooth Coat and General Specials

Proudly Sponsored by

Show Date: Saturday 22 February 2025

Entries Close: Wednesday 19 February 2025

QUEENSLAND SIGHTHOUND ASSOCIATION INC

Venue: Dogs Queensland Sports Grounds, 247 King Ave, Durack QLD OPEN SHOW

Classes: 1(1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 10(10a), 11(11a), 18(18a)

Sweepstakes:

Entry Fees:

Brace and Veteran 7 years and under 10 years, Veteran 10 years and over.

$6.00, Sweepstakes - Brace $2.50, Veterans $5.00

Catalogues - Printed $3.00

Online Entries only: www.showmanager.com.au

Enquiries: Julie Ph: 0414 605 513

Judging starts at 3:00PM with Brace Sweepstakes

TBA

Brace Sweepstakes, Veteran 7 years and under 10 years, Veteran 10 years and over followed by Breed Judging and General Specials

Show Date: Saturday 22 February 2025

Entries Close: Monday 17 February 2025

ROTTWEILER CLUB OF QLD INC

Venue: Dogs Queensland Sports Grounds, 247 King Ave, Durack QLD 2 OPEN SHOWS

Classes: 1(1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 494a), 5(5a), 10(10a), 11(11a)

Property Classes: Best Dog Head, Best Bitch Head, Best Movement, Best Handler

Entry Fees: $10.00, Property classes $2.00 Catalogues – Printed $5.00, Online $3.00 (catalogues cover both shows)

Online Entries Only: www.showmanager.com.au

Enquiries: Deborah Ph: 0408 261 659

Show 1 judging starts at 5:30PM

Miss M Attridge (QLD) Breed Classes, General Specials and Property Classes

Show 2 judging starts 30 minutes after Show 1 not before 6:00PM

Mrs N Attridge (QLD) Breed Classes and General Specials

Proudly Sponsored by

Show Date: Saturday 22 February 2025

Entries Close: Tuesday 18 February 2025

SPORTING TERRIER CLUB OF QLD

Venue: Dogs Queensland Sports Grounds, 247 King Ave, Durack QLD

CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW AND OPEN SHOW

Classes: 1(1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 9(9a), 10(10a), 14(14a), 11(11a), 12(12a), 18(18a)

Sweepstakes: Baby Puppy, Veteran and Neuter Entry Fees:

Champ: Members $15.00, Non-Members $18.00, Sweepstakes $5.00, Open: $5.00 an entry.

Catalogue (covers both shows) Printed $3.00, Online $1.00

Online Entries Only: www.showmanager.com.au

Enquiries: Duncan Ph or Text: 0439 397 884

Championship Show Sweepstakes start at 5:00PM

Mrs L Roebig (QLD) Baby Puppy, Veteran and Neuter

Open Show - judging starts at the completion of Championship Show sweepstakes

Mr M Eslick (QLD) All Terriers and General Specials

Championship Show breed judging starts 30 mins after the start of the Open Show.

Mr D Hill (NSW) All Terriers and General Specials ROM points available for Bull Terriers and Bull Terrier (Miniatures) at Championship show Proudly Sponsored by

Show Date: Saturday 22 February 2025

Entries Close: Tuesday 18 February 2025

WHIPPET CLUB OF QUEENSLAND

Venue: Dogs Queensland Sports Grounds, 247 King Ave, Durack Qld 2 OPEN SHOWS

Classes: 1(1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 10(10a), 11(11a), 18(18a)

Sweepstakes Veteran

Property Classes: Best Headed Dog, Best Headed Bitch, Best Gaited

Entry Fees: $6.00, Property Classes and Sweepstakes $2.00, Catalogue $3.00 (covers both shows)

Online Entries only: www.showmanager.com.au

Enquires: Narelle Ph: 0438 689 352

OPEN SHOW 1

Judging starts at 5.00PM with Veteran Sweepstakes

Mr J Mitchell (QLD)

Sweepstakes, Breed Classes, General Specials, Property Classes

OPEN SHOW 2

Judging starts not before 7.00PM with Veteran Sweepstakes

Ms L Cassidy (QLD)

Sweepstakes, Breed Classes, General Specials, Property Classes

Proudly Sponsored by

Show Dates: Friday 28 February 2025 and Saturday 1 March 2025

Entries Close: Tuesday 25 February 2025

No refunds will be considered after Tuesday 18 February 2025 at 5:00PM THE PRO PLAN SUMMER’S END SPECTACULAR

(Hosted by Gundog and Heavy Breeds Club of QLD)

Venue: Dogs Queensland Sports Grounds, 247 King Ave, Durack QLD 3 CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS AND 1 OPEN SHOW

Classes: 1(1a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 10(10a), 11(11a), 18(18a) Sweepstakes Non-Champion and Novice Handler

Entry Fees:

Champ: $17.00 or $35:00 if entering all 3 Championship shows (that is less than $12.00 an entry), Sweepstakes $10.00. Open: $5.00, Catalogues – Printed $6.00, Online $4.00 (cover all 3 shows)

Online Entries: www.showmanager.com.au

Friday 28 February 2025

Open Show judging starts at 4:00PM

Group 1

Enquiries: Ainslie Ph: 0409 892 248

Friday 28 February 2025

Championship Show judging 5:30PM

Non-Champion Sweepstakes will be judged in the dinner break at 7:30PM by Mrs D Adorno – Legrand (Venezuela)

Mrs L Trotter (QLD)

Group 2 Mrs J Pilchowski (QLD)

Group 3 Mrs B Thomas (QLD)

Group 4

Mrs S Watherston (QLD)

Group 5 Mr M Eslick (QLD)

Group 6 Mrs N Attridge (QLD)

Group 7

Miss T Hill (QLD)

There will be no General Specials

Saturday 1 March 2025

Show 1

Judging starts at 2:30PM

Group 1 Mrs J Pilchowski (QLD)

Group 2 Mrs D Adorno – Legrand (Venezuela)

Group 3 Mr G Hayburn (Canada)

Group 4 Mrs C Parr (NSW)

Group 5 Miss T Hill (QLD)

Group 6 Mr D Rachlin (Israel)

Group 7 Mrs E Dykstra-Blum (USA)

General Specials Mr D Rachlin (Israel)

Saturday 1 March 2025

Show 2

Judging starts 20 minutes after the completion of Show 1

Novice Handler Sweepstakes will be judged by Mr G Hayburn (Canada) between Show 1 and Show 2 (Handler must have been showing in the Conformation Ring less than 3 years and own the dog they handle).

Junior Handlers will be judged between Show 1 and Show 2

Group 1 Mr G Hayburn (Canada)

Group 2 Ms S Guilfoyle (QLD)

Group 3 Mr D Rachlin (Israel)

Group 4 Mrs D Adorno – Legrand (Venezuela)

Group 5 Mrs E Dykstra-Blum (USA)

Group 6 Miss T Hill (QLD)

Group 7 Mrs C Parr (NSW)

General Specials Mrs D Adorno – Legrand (Venezuela)

Group 1 Mrs C Parr (NSW)

Group 2 Mrs E Dykstra-Blum (USA)

Group 3 Mrs J Pilchowski (QLD)

Group 4 Miss T Hill (QLD)

Group 5 Mr D Rachlin (Israel)

Group 6 Mr G Hayburn (Canada)

Group 7 Mrs D Adorno – Legrand (Venezuela

General Specials Mrs E Dykstra-Blum (USA)

All shows will be run using the 1-4 Group Placement system. The club reserves the right to re-allocate any breeds in any groups to the reserve judge Mr T Thomas (QLD), should entry numbers or timing require it.

In order to give back to exhibitors, the club has decided to keep entry fees low if entering all shows.

Proudly Sponsored by

Show Dates: Saturday 1 March 2025 and Sunday 2 March 2025

Entries Close: Sunday 23 February 2025

GLADSTONE KENNEL CLUB INC

Venue: Gladstone Showgrounds, Cnr Tank and Scenery St’s, Gladstone QLD

3 CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS

Classes: 1(1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 9(9a), 10(10a), 11(11a), 18(18a)

Sweepstakes: Baby Puppy, Puppy and State Bred

Entry Fees: $15.00, Baby Puppies $10.00, Sweepstakes $5.00, Catalogues, Printed $6.00 (covers all 3 shows), Online $1.00 per show

Entries to: Gladstone Kennel Club Inc, PO Box 78, Waterford West Qld 4133

Online Entries: www.showmanager.com.au

Enquiries: Paul Ph: 0407 739 435

Saturday 1 March 2025 - Show 1

Judging starts 8.30AM with Sweepstakes

Ring 1

Ring 2

Mrs L Parker (VIC) Puppy Sweepstakes followed by Groups 3 and 7

Mr D Bowey (VIC) Baby Puppy Sweepstakes followed by Groups 5 and 6

Ring 3 Mr A Burt (VIC) 1, 4 and 2

General Specials

Ring 1

Ring 2

Ring 3

Mrs L Parker (VIC)

Junior Handlers will be judged at the completion of Show 1

Saturday 1 March 2025 - Show 2

Judging starts 30 mins after the completion of Show 1

Mr A Burt (VIC) State Bred Sweepstakes followed by Groups 3 and 7

Mr D Bowey (VIC) Baby Puppy Sweepstakes followed by Groups 5 and 6

Mrs L Parker (VIC) Groups 1, 4 and 2

General Specials

Ring 1

Ring 2

Ring 3

Mr D Bowey (VIC)

Sunday 2 March 2025

Judging starts at 8.00AM

Mr D Bowey (VIC) Groups 3 and 7

Mr A Burt (VIC) Groups 5 and 6

Mrs L Parker (VIC) Groups 1, 4 and 2

General Specials

Mr A Burt (VIC)

Powered Camping $25.00 per night to be paid via Show Manager. No setting up before 1:00PM Friday. No roping off areas. The club reserves the right to appoint an additional judge if any judge draws more than 200 entries on one day

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Show Dates: Saturday 8 March 2025 and Sunday 9 March 2025

Entries Close: Tuesday 4 March 2025

MT MORGAN & BOULDERCOMBE KENNEL CLUB

Venue: Rockhampton Showgrounds, Lion Creek Rd, Rockhampton QLD

3 CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS

Classes: 1(1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 9(9a), 10(10a), 11(11a), 18(18a)

Sweepstakes: Baby Puppy and Puppy

Entry Fees: $15.00, Sweepstakes $10.00, Online Catalogues - $2.00 (covers all 3 shows)

Online Entries only: www.showmanager.com.au Enquiries: Sue-Ellen Ph: 0437 744 514

Ring 1

Ring 2

Ring 3

General Specials

Ring 1

Ring 2

Ring 3

Saturday 8 March 2025 – Show 1

Judging starts at 9:00AM with Sweepstakes.

Mrs E Coombs (VIC) Puppy Sweepstakes followed by Groups 4 and 5

Miss M Joyce (VIC) Baby Puppy Sweepstakes followed by Groups 6, 3 and 7

TBA Groups 1 and 2

Mrs E Coombs (VIC)

Junior Handlers will be held in the lunch break

Saturday 8 March 2025 – Show 2

Judging starts at the completion of Show 1

TBA Groups 4 and 5

Mrs E Coombs (VIC) Groups 6, 3 and 7

Miss M Joyce (VIC) Groups 1 and 2

General Specials Miss M Joyce (VIC)

Ring 1

Ring 2

Ring 3

Sunday 9 March 2025

Judging starts at 8:00AM

Miss M Joyce (VIC) Groups 4 and 5

TBA Groups 6, 3 and 7

Mrs E Coombs (VIC) Groups 1 and 2

General Specials TBA

No entry to the grounds before 12:00PM (Noon) Friday. Glass free Zone.

Camping $28.00 per night payable to Rockhampton Regional Council via Show Manager. No Camping Sunday night.

Classes:

Show Date: Saturday 8 March 2025

Entries Close: Monday 3 March 2025

PROSTON SHOW SOCIETY

Venue: Proston Showgrounds QLD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

1(1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 9(9a), 10(10a), 11(11a), 18(18a)

Entry Fees: $13.00, Catalogues - Printed $3.00, Online $1.00

Entries to: Proston Show Society, 7 Phipps Pl, Ormeau QLD 4208

Online Entries: www.showmanager.com.au

Enquiries: Valley Ph: 0427 831 205

Judging starts at 8.30AM

Ring 1 Mr G Kerr (QLD) Groups 1, 2, 3 and 4

Ring 2 Miss S Phillips (QLD) Groups 5, 6 and 7

General Specials Miss S Phillips (QLD)

Show Date: Saturday 8 March 2025

Entries Close: Wednesday 5 March 2024

TOY DOG CLUB OF QLD

Venue: Dogs Queensland Sports Grounds, 247 King Ave, Durack QLD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW AND OPEN SHOW

Classes: Champ: 1(1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 9(9a), 10(10a), 11(11a), 12(12a), 18(18a) Open: 1(1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 10(10a), 11(11a), 12(12a), 18(18a)

Entry Fees: Champ: $15.00, Open: $3.00

Online Catalogues $1.50 (covers both shows)

Online Entries: www.showmanager.com.au

Enquiries: Jennifer Ph: 0418153115 no calls after 9:00PM Open Show

Judging starts at 3:30PM

Mr G Neave (QLD) All Toy breeds and General Specials Championship Show

Judging starts at 4:00PM

TBA All Toy breeds and General Specials

Show Date: Sunday 9 March 2025

Entries Close: Friday 28 February 2025

DACHSHUND CLUB OF QLD INC

Venue: Dogs Queensland Sports Grounds, 247 King Ave, Durack QLD

2 OPEN SHOWS

Classes: 1(1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 9(9a), 10(10a), 11(11a), 12(12a)18(18a)

Sweepstakes: Brace

Property Classes:

Best Front, Best Gait, Best Head, Best Hindquarter

Entry Fees: $6.00, Property Classes $4.00 Catalogues (covers both shows)

Printed $3.00, Online $1.00

Entries to:

Dachshund Club of Qld, PO Box 78, Waterford West QLD 4133

Online Entries: www.showmanager.com.au

Enquiries: Andrew Text only: 0428 193 824

Show 1

Breed judging starts at 9:00AM with Sweepstakes

Ms L Cassidy (QLD)

Brace Sweepstakes, Dachshund Long, Smooth, Wire, Miniature Long, Miniature Smooth, Miniature Wire, Rabbit Long, Smooth, Wire and General Specials followed by Property Classes.

Show 2

Breed judging starts at completion of Show 1 with Sweepstakes not before 1:00PM

Mr J Mitchell (QLD)

Brace Sweepstakes, Dachshund Long, Smooth, Wire, Miniature Long, Miniature Smooth, Miniature Wire, Rabbit Long, Smooth, Wire and General Specials followed by Property Classes.

Proudly Sponsored by

Show Date: Sunday 9 March 2025

Entries Close: Wednesday 5 March 2025

IPSWICH KENNEL CLUB

Venue: Dogs Queensland Sports Grounds, 247 King Ave, Durack QLD

1 CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW AND 1 OPEN SHOW

Classes: Champ: 1(1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 10(10a), 11(11a), 18(18a)

Open: 1(1a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 11(11a), 18(18a)

Entry Fees:

Champ: $15.00, Baby Puppies: $12.00

Open: Automatic entry if entered in Championship Show, otherwise $2.00 Catalogues Printed $3.00, Online $2.00 (covers both shows)

Entries to: Ipswich Kennel Club, 7 Phipps Pl, Ormeau QLD 4208

Online Entries: www.showmanager.com.au

Enquiries: Tanya Ph: 0407 694 119 Open Show Judging starts at 4:00PM

Miss M Attridge (QLD) Group 1

Mrs N Attridge (QLD) Group 2

Mr A Ziebell (QLD) Group 3

Miss F Paton (QLD) Group 4

Mr S Yiannou (QLD) Group 5

Miss K Maguire (QLD) Group 6

Ms K Wishart (QLD) Group 7

There will be no General Specials at this show Championship Show Judging starts at the completion of the Open Show not before 5:00PM

Mrs L Roebig (QLD) Group 1

Miss K Maguire (QLD) Group 2

Ms E Brown (QLD) Group 3

Mr H Stockmari (Finland) Group 4

Mr D Staines (QLD) Group 5

Mrs R Seare (QLD) Group 6

Ms M Schelbach (QLD) Group7

General Specials Mr H Stockmari (Finland) Proudly Sponsored by

Show Date: Sunday 9 March 2025

Entries Close: Tuesday 4 March 2025

THE POODLE CLUB OF QUEENSLAND INC

Venue: Dogs Queensland Sports Grounds, 247 King Ave, Durack QLD

2 OPEN SHOWS

Classes: 1(1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 10(10a), 11(11a), 12(12a), 18(18a)

Property Classes: Best Head, Best Feet, Best Eyes, Best Coat, Best Gait

Entry Fees: Members $10.00, Non-Members $12.00

Baby Puppy $5.00, Neuter $5.00

Property Classes $3.00

Catalogues - Printed $5.00, Online $2.00 (Includes both shows)

Online Entries only: www.showmanager.com.au

Enquiries: Paula Ph: 0414 501 707

OPEN SHOW 1 - Judging starts at 9.00AM

Mrs L Roebig (QLD) Standard Poodles, Toy Poodles, Miniature Poodles, General Specials and Property Classes

Pet Parade in the Lunch Break

OPEN SHOW 2 - Judging starts at 1.00PM

Mr A Harwood (QLD)

Proudly Sponsored by

Standard Poodles, Toy Poodles, Miniature Poodles, General Specials and Property Classes

Show Date: Saturday 15 March 2025

Entries Close: Tuesday 11 March 2025

MURGON P.A.H SOCIETY INC

Venue: Murgon Showgrounds, Pearen St, Murgon QLD

CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

Classes: 1(1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 10(10a), 11(11a), 18(18a)

Sweepstakes: Baby Puppy

Entry Fees: $13.00, Catalogues - Printed $3.00, Online $1.00

Online Entries only: www.showmanager.com.au

Enquiries: Frith Ph: 0432 639 204

Judging starts at 8:30AM with Sweepstakes

Ring 1 Mr M Yates (QLD) Baby Puppy SS followed by Groups 3, 2 and 6

Ring 2 Mr J Meyer (QLD) Groups 4, 1, 7 and 5

General Specials Mr M Yates (QLD)

Show Dates: Friday 14 March to Sunday 16 March 2025

Entries Close: Monday 10 March 2025

BURNETT KENNEL CLUB INC

Venue: Wondai Showgrounds, Wondai QLD

3 CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS

Classes: 1(1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 9(9a), 10(10a), 11(11a), 18(18a)

Sweepstakes: Baby Puppy and Puppy

Entry Fees: $15.00, Sweepstakes $10.00, Catalogues - Online $3.00 (covers all 3 shows)

Entries to: Burnett Kennel Club, PO Box 78, Waterford West, QLD 4133

Online Entries: www.showmanager.com.au

Friday 14 March 2025

Judging starts at 8:30AM With Sweepstakes

Enquiries Show Day Ceri Ph: 0434 975 249 before 9:00PM Jeff Ph: 0421 620 051

Saturday 15 March 2025

Judging starts at 2:00PM with Junior Handlers followed by Sweepstakes

Ring 1

Ms E Fekete (WA) Puppy Sweepstakes followed by Groups 2,4 and 7

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Ring 2 Mr F Waring (WA) Baby Puppy Sweepstakes followed by Groups 1 and 3

Ring 3 Miss S Sewell (WA) Groups 5 and 6

General Specials Miss S Sewell (WA)

Sunday 16 March 2025

Judging starts at 8:30AM with Sweepstakes

Ring 1 Miss S Sewell (WA) Baby Puppy Sweepstakes followed by Groups 2, 4 and 7

Ring 2 Ms E Fekete (WA) Groups 1 and 3

Ring 3 Mr F Waring (WA) Puppy Sweepstakes followed by Groups 5 and 6

General Specials Ms E Fekete (WA)

Ring 1 Mr F Waring (WA) Groups 2, 4 and 7

Ring 2 Miss S Sewell (WA) Puppy Sweepstakes followed by Groups 1 and 3

Ring 3 Ms E Fekete (WA) Baby Puppy Sweepstakes followed by Groups 5 and 6

General Specials Mr F Waring (WA)

Proudly Sponsored by

Unpowered Camping $15.00 per night. No Caravans/Motorhomes camping ringside. No roping off any areas.

No entry for setup/camping prior to 12:00PM (midday) Thursday.

Show Dates: Friday 21 March 2025 to Sunday 23 March 2025

Entries Close: Monday 17 March 2025

NORTHERN TROPICS KENNEL CLUB INC

(Formally known as Mareeba and District Kennel Club)

Venue: Cairns Showgrounds, Cnr Severin St and Mulgrave Rd, Cairns QLD (These shows will be held in an all weather venue)

4 CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS

Classes: 1(1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 9(9a), 10(10a), 11(11a), 18(18a)

Sweepstakes: Baby Puppy and Puppy

Entry Fees: Friday $12.00, Saturday A2O show $20.00, other shows $15.00 Sweepstakes $5.00, Catalogues - Printed $3.00, Online $1.00

Entries to: Northern Tropics Kennel Club Inc, PO Box 2295, Cairns QLD 4870

Online Entries: www.showmanager.com.au

Ring 1

Enquiries: Linda Ph: 0407 160 670 Friday 21 March 2025 - Judging starts at 6:00PM

Mrs L Marsden (QLD)

Mr A Harwood (QLD)

Mr I Rasmussen (QLD)

Group 4 followed by Group 1 followed by Groups 2 and 7

General Specials Mr I Rasmussen (QLD)

Ring 1

Ring 2

Ring 3

Ring 2 Mrs J Pilchowski (QLD)

Miss T Hill (QLD)

Saturday 22 March 2025 – Show 1

Judging starts at 9:30AM with Sweepstakes

This is an A2O show

Group 6 followed by Groups 3 and 5

Mrs S Baxter (WA) Puppy Sweepstakes followed by Groups 2, 3 and 6

Mrs L Rowles (NSW)

Groups 5 and 7

Mrs D Harbin (NSW) Baby Puppy Sweepstakes followed by Groups 4 and 1

General Specials Mrs S Baxter (WA)

During the day Ian Rasmussen will be conducting Handlers workshops. Watch Facebook for details. Saturday 22 March 2025 – Show 2

Ring 1

Ring 2

Ring 3

Ring 1

Ring 2

Ring 3

Judging starts 45 Minutes after the completion of Show 1 with Sweepstakes

Mrs D Harbin (NSW) Puppy Sweepstakes followed by Groups 2, 3 and 6

Mrs S Baxter (WA) Groups 5 and 7

Mrs L Rowles (NSW) Baby Puppy Sweepstakes followed by Groups 4 and 1

General Specials Mrs D Harbin (NSW)

Junior Handlers to be judged after General Specials for Show 2

Sponsored by Moorholme Pet Transport. Rosettes for all participants

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Sunday 23 March 2025

Judging starts at 8:30AM with Sweepstakes

Mrs L Rowles (NSW) Puppy Sweepstakes followed by Groups 2, 3 and 6

Mrs S Baxter (WA) Baby Puppy Sweepstakes followed by Groups 1 and 4

Mrs D Harbin (NSW) Groups 5 and 7

General Specials Mrs L Rowles (NSW)

Camping available at Cairns Showgrounds, please check www.showmanager.com.au on the 19th March 2025 for details.

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13th SAMOYED NATIONAL SHOW

Show Date: Saturday 15 March 2025

Entries Close: Tuesday 11 March 2025

Hosted by The Samoyed Club of Victoria Inc

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Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 July 2025

Venue

KCC Park, Westernport Hwy, Skye (VIC)

Judge

Mrs A Cawthera-Purdy (UK) (Lireva)

For more details, including the schedule, please visit

The Samoyed Club of Victoria's website or Show Manager.

Enquiries please contact thesamoyedclubofvictoria@gmail.com

Show Date: Friday 21 March 2025

Entries Close: Monday 17 March 2025

WARWICK SHOW AND RODEO SOCIETY

Venue: Warwick Showgrounds, Kingsford St, Warwick QLD

CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

Classes: 1(1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 10(10a), 11(11a), 18(18a)

Entry Fees: $12.00, Baby Puppy $5.00, Online Catalogues $2.00

Online Entries only: www.showmanager.com.au

Enquiries: Pam Ph: 0417 600 885

Judging starts at 9:00AM

Ring 1 Mr S Tassan (QLD) Groups 1, 2, 6 and 7

Ring 2 Mrs S Tassan (QLD) Groups 3, 4 and 5

General Specials Mr S Tassan (QLD)

OAKEY A P & R SOCIETY

Venue: Oakey Showgrounds, Showgrounds Rd, Oakey QLD

CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

CASH AND SASH SHOW

Classes: 1(1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 10(10a), 11(11a), 18(18a)

Property Classes: Baby Puppy, Puppy

Entry Fees: $15.00, Sweepstakes $10.00, Catalogues - Printed $3.00, Online $1.00

Online Entries only: www.showmanager.com.au

Enquiries: Katherine Ph: 0412 214 253

Judging starts at 9.00AM with Sweepstakes

Ring 1 Mr S Tassan (QLD) Puppy Sweepstakes followed by Groups 4 and 5

Ring 2 Mrs S Tassan (QLD) Baby Puppy Sweepstakes followed by Groups 1, 2 and 7

Ring 3 Miss S Wheatley (QLD) Groups 3 and 6

General Specials Mrs S Tassan (QLD)

Show Date: Saturday 22 March 2025

Entries Close: Saturday 15 March 2025

GOOMERI SHOW SOCIETY

Venue: Goomeri Showgrounds, Goomeri QLD

CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

Classes: 1(1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 9(9a), 10(10a), 11(11a), 18(18a)

Entry Fees: $13.00, Catalogues – Printed $3.00, Online $1.00

Entries to: Goomeri Show Society, 7 Phipps Pl, Ormeau, QLD 4208

Online Entries: www.showmanager.com.au

Enquiries: Valley Ph: 0427 831 205

Judging starts at 8:30AM

Ring 1 Ms K Wishart (QLD) Groups 3, 4 and 5

Ring 2 Mrs J Armatys (QLD) Groups 1. 2, 6 and 7

General Specials Mrs J Armatys (QLD)

Show Dates: Saturday 22 March and Sunday 23 March 2025

Entries Close: Tuesday 18 March 2025

SUNSHINE COAST KENNEL CLUB

Venue: Beerwah Sportsground, Sportsground Drive, Beerwah QLD

3 CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS AND 1 OPEN SHOW

Classes: Champ Sat Show 1/Sunday

Champ Sat Show 2 Open

1(1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 9(9a), 10(10a), 11(11a), 18(18a)

1(1a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 9(9a), 10(10a), 11(11a), 18(18a) 1(1a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 11(11a), 18(18a)

Sweepstakes: Baby Puppy, Puppy, State Bred, Veteran Entry Fees:

$15.00, Baby Puppy $10.00, Sweepstakes $10.00, Catalogues - Printed $5.00, Online $1.00. 1 catalogue per day.

Automatic entry for the Open Show if entered in Sunday Champ Show, otherwise $3.00 per entry.

Online Entries: www.showmanager.com.au

Ring 1

Ring 2

Ring 3

Ring 4

Enquiries: Khylie Ph: 0434 344 230

Saturday 22 March 2025 Championship Show 1 - judging starts at 8:30AM with Sweepstakes

Mrs C Matheson (NZ) Puppy Sweepstakes followed by Group 1

Mrs J McErlane (NZ)

Ms K Finlayson (NZ)

Baby Puppy Sweepstakes followed by Groups 2 and 3

Mrs A O’Carroll (NZ) Groups 4 and 6

Mrs Linda Strongman (NZ)

Mrs J McErlane (NZ)

General Specials

Ring 1

Ring 2

Ring 3

Ring 4

Group 5 followed by Group 7

Mrs Linda Strongman (NZ)

Junior Handlers will be judged between Show 1 and Show 2

Saturday 22 March 2025 Championship Show 2 - Judging will be the 1 – 4 Group placing system.

Judging starts after Junior Handlers with Sweepstakes not before 2:00PM

Ms K Finlayson (NZ)

Veteran Sweepstakes followed by Group 1

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Mrs C Matheson (NZ) Groups 2 and 3

Mrs Linda Strongman (NZ) Groups 4 and 6

Mrs J McErlane (NZ)

Mrs A O’Carroll (NZ)

General Specials

Ring 1A

Ring 2A

State Bred Sweepstakes followed by Group 5 followed by Group 7

Ms K Finlayson (NZ)

Sunday 23 April 2025 – Open Show – Judging starts after Sweepstakes at the Championship Show. The second Open Show groups in each ring will start after their Championship group.

Miss S Wheatley (QLD) After Group 1 Champ

Mrs N Attridge (QLD)

Mrs V Yates (QLD)

Ring 1

Ring 2

Group 1 Ring 3A TBA

Group 3 followed by Group 2

Ring 4A

Mr J Mitchell (QLD)

Ms J Baker (QLD)

Mr S Yiannou (QLD)

Group 6 followed by Group 4

Group 7 followed by Group 5

There will be no General Specials at the Open Show Sunday 23 April 2025 – Championship Show judging starts at 8:30AM with Sweepstakes.

Mrs A O’Carroll (NZ)

Mrs J McErlane (NZ)

Baby Puppy Sweepstakes and Group 1 Ring 3

Mrs Linda Strongman (NZ) Puppy Sweepstakes followed by Groups 2 and 3

Mrs C Matheson (NZ)

Ring 4 Ms K Finlayson (NZ)

Groups 4 and 6

Groups 5 and 7

General Specials Mrs A O’Carroll (NZ) Mrs J McErlane (NZ) is the reserve judge if required due to entry numbers Camping available Powered $25.00 per night, Unpowered $20.00 per night. Payment with entries on Showmanager.

Exhibitors Must Not use metal tent pegs, star pickets or any other ground piercing device on the football field where the rings are located at any time due to underground power, water supply and irrigation services. Pegs can only be used in the campgrounds.

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Show Date: Saturday 29 March 2025 and Sunday 30 March 2025

Entries Close: Tuesday 25 March 2025

REDCLIFFE PENINSULA KENNEL CLUB AND PINE RIVERS KENNEL CLUB

Venue: Dayboro Show Grounds, 3512 Mt Mee Rd, Dayboro QLD

(Please note the venue)

3 CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS AND 2 OPEN SHOWS

MORETON BAY AUTUMN FESTIVAL

Classes: 1(1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 10(10a), 11(11a), 18(18a)

Sweepstakes: Baby Puppy, Puppy and Neuter

Entry Fees: Champ $15.00, Baby Puppy $10.00, Sweepstakes $10.00, Open $3.00

Catalogues – Printed $3.00, Online $1.00

(Each club has 1 catalogue for all their shows)

Entries to:

Redcliffe Peninsula K C, 7 Phipps Pl Ormeau Qld 4208

Online Entries: www.showmanager.com.au

REDCLIFFE PENINSULA KENNEL CLUB

Saturday 29 March 2025

Open Show Judging starts at 8:30AM

Ring 1

Ring 2

Ring 3

Ring 4

Ring 5

Ms K Wishart (QLD) Group 1

Pine Rivers K C, 7 Phipps Pl Ormeau Qld 4208

Enquiries: Judy Ph: 0419 663 942

REDCLIFFE PENINSULA KENNEL CLUB

29 March 2025 - Championship Show

Judging starts at the completion of the Open Show not before 10:00AM

Ring 1

Ms B Dickson (QLD) Group 2 Ring 2

Mrs V Yates (QLD) Group 1

Mrs K Paul (NSW) Group 2

Mr J Daidone (QLD) Group 3 Ring 3 Miss N Lane (NSW) Group 3

Mr A Ziebell (QLD) Group 4 Ring 4 Mrs J Anderson (QLD) Group 4

Mrs J Brady (QLD)

Ring 6 Mrs R Brown (QLD) Group 6

Ring 7

Mrs D McLean (QLD) Group 7

General Specials Mr J Daidone (QLD)

Ring 1

Ring 2

Ring 3

Ring 4

Ring 5

Ring 6

Ring 7

Ring 1

Ring 2

Ring 3

Ring 4

5 Mrs R Barden (NSW) Group 5

6 Mrs D McLean (QLD) Group 6

Ring 7 Mr K Meyer (NSW) Group 7

General Specials Miss N Lane (NSW) PINE RIVERS KENNEL CLUB PINE RIVERS KENNEL CLUB

29 March 2025 - Championship Show

Judging starts at the completion of the RPKC Show not before 3:00PM

Mrs R Brown (QLD) Group 1

Mrs W Pleydell-Fry (QLD) Group 2

Mrs K Paul (NSW) Group 3

Mr K Meyer (NSW) Group 4

Ms J Baker (QLD)

Group 5

Miss N Lane (NSW) Group 6

Mrs R Barden (NSW) Group 7

These are Group Only shows

30 March 2025 - Open Show Judging starts at 8:30AM

Ring 1 TBA Group 1

Ring 2

Ring 3

Mrs V Yates (QLD) Group 2

Miss B Lancey (QLD) Group 3

Ring 4 Ms L Cassidy (QLD) Group 4

Ring 5

Ring 6

Ring 7

Mrs S Watherston (QLD) Group 5

Miss M Attridge (QLD) Group 6

Mrs D Major (QLD)

Group 7

General Specials Miss M Attridge (QLD)

PINE RIVERS KENNEL CLUB 30 March 2025

Judging starts at the completion of the Open Show not before 10:00AM with Sweepstakes

Mrs S Watherston (QLD)

Group 1

Mrs R Barden (NSW) Neuter Sweepstakes followed by Group 2

Mr K Meyer (NSW)

Group 3

Mrs R Brown (QLD) Group 4

Ring 5 Miss N Lane (NSW) Baby Puppy and Puppy Sweepstakes followed by Group 5

Ring 6 Mrs K Paul (NSW)

Ring 7

Mr J Daidone (QLD)

Group 6

Group 7

General Specials Mrs R Barden (NSW)

No setting up until 6:30AM on Saturday (workers exempted). Camping available on Show Manager. Powered $20.00 per night, Unpowered $15.00 per night. Camping along the fence line on the inside of the oval. No camping around the rings.

DOG OWNER’S MANUAL

Written

distinguished veterinarian Karen Hedberg,

the Dog Owner’s Manual takes you through the process of choosing and raising a puppy. It also includes breeding, geriatric care, lists canine ailments and summarises various treatments.

Clearly written and easy to comprehend, this book provides an up-to-date one-stop reference for both breeders and all those who really care for their dogs.

To purchase your copy, visit Dogs Queensland, phone the office on 3252 2661 or email pina@dogsqueensland.org.au. The Dog Owner’s Manual is priced at only $50.00 plus postage.

DOGS QUEENSLAND SHOP

We stock a range of high quality shampoos, conditioners and grooming products from Plush Puppy. Shop Hours are: Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm or simply ring the office on 07 3252 2661

Trial Date: Saturday 1 February 2025

Entries Close: Friday 24 January 2025

REDLANDS

DOG OBEDIENCE CLUB INC

Venue: Judy Holt Sportsground,

Cnr Randall and Bailey Rds, Birkdale QLD

AGILITY AND JUMPERS TRIALS

Entry Fees: $8.00

Online Entries only: TBA

Enquiries: Karen Ph: 0417 842 860

Judging starts at 6:45PM with vetting at 6:00PM

TBA ADM, ADO, ADX, AD

Mr R Mills (QLD) JD, JDX, JDM, JDO

Trial Date: Saturday 8 February 2025

Entries Close: Friday 24 January 2024

LOGAN ALL BREEDS DOG OBEDIENCE CLUB INC

Venue: Gould Adams Park, Kingston Rd, Kingston QLD

AGILITY/JUMPING/OBEDIENCE TRIAL

Entry Fees: $10.00, Catalogues $1.00

Entries to:

Online Entries

Trial Secretary, PO Box 23, Kingston QLD 4114

Preferred: www.k9entries.com/ankc

Enquiries: Laura Ph: 0411 634 277

Agility and Jumpers Trial starts at 4:00PM with vetting between 3:00PM

TBA Agility all classes

TBA Jumping all classes

Obedience Trial starts at 6:00PM with vetting at 5:00PM

Mr K McGinn (QLD) CCD and CD

Mrs S Bamford (QLD) CDX

Ms C Fisher (QLD) UD

Mrs C Pethers (QLD) UDX

Trial Date: Tuesday 4 February 2025

Entries Close: Friday 24 January 2025

YUGGERA CANINE CLUB

Venue: Dogs Queensland Sports Grounds, 247 King Ave, Durack QLD TRICK DOG TRIAL

Entry Fees: $15.00

Online Entries only: www.showmanager.com.au

Enquiries: Kim Ph: 0400 671 029

Judging starts at 7:00PM with vetting at 6:30PM

Mrs M Anderson (QLD) TKS, TKN, TKI, TKA

Trial Date s: Friday 7 February 2025

Entries Close: Friday 31 January 2025

SPRINTDOG CLUB OF QLD INC

Venue: Dogs Queensland Sports Grounds, 247 King Ave, Durack QLD SPRINTDOG TRIAL

Entry Fees: Members $15.00 Non-Members $20.00

Online Entries only: www.showmanager.com.au

Enquiries: Karen (text only) 0422 425 413

Judging starts at 5:00PM with vetting between 4:00PM and 4:30PM

Ms L Perry (QLD) 100 metres

Lure Driver – N Mather (QLD)

This trial will use a standard trial set up

Trial Date: Saturday 15 February 2025

Entries Close: Friday 31 January 2025

DWD CLUB QLD

INC

Venue: Mother Teresa School, Ormeau QLD

DANCES WITH DOGS

Entries to: Ann Shannon annswitch@palmlake.net.au

Enquiries: Ann Ph: 07 34897946

Entry Fees: $15.00

Judging starts at 9:00AM with vetting at 8:00AM

Miss G Westmore (QLD) All Classes

Ms A Burke (QLD) All Classes

Mrs M Field (QLD) All Classes

Show Date: Saturday 15 February 2025

Entries Close: Saturday 8 February 2025

CABOOLTURE SPORTS DOG OBEDIENCE CLUB

Venue: Devine Court, Morayfield QLD

AGILITY AND JUMPING TRIALS

Online Entries only: www.showmanager.com.au

Entry Fees: $10.00

Enquiries: Tracy Ph: 0450 902 520

Judging starts at 2.00PM with vetting between 1:00PM and 1:45PM

Miss N Shaw (QLD) Agility all classes

Jumping all classes

Trial Date: Saturday 1 March 2025

Entries Close: Saturday 15 February 2025

METROPOLITAN DOG OBEDIENCE CLUB INC

Venue: Marchant Park, Chermside QLD

OBEDIENCE TRIAL

Entry Fees: $10.00

Online Entries: www.showmanager.com.au

Enquiries: Helen Ph: 0427 881 449

Judging starts at 6:30PM with vetting at 5:45PM

Mrs L Affleck (QLD) CCD

Mrs J Fenton (QLD) CD

Mr K McGinn (QLD) CDX

Mrs T Young (QLD) UD and UDX

Trial Date: Tuesday 25 February 2025

Entries Close: Tuesday 11 February 2025

Caboolture Sports Dog Obedience Club

Venue: 34 Devine Court, Morayfield QLD

SINGLE ELEMENT SCENT WORK TRIAL

Entry Fees: $12.00 per Element

Online Entries only: www.showmanager.com.au

Enquiries: Tracy Ph: 0450 902 250

Judging starts at 5:00PM with vetting between 4:00PM and 4:45PM

Mrs B Murfet (QLD)

Exterior

Novice (Odour Birch)

Advanced (Odours Birch and Clove)

Dr J Durante (QLD)

Exterior

Excellent (Odours Birch, Clove, Cypress)

Master

(Odours may include Birch, Clove, Cypress, Anise)

No training or target odours at the venue prior to the trial.

Trial Date: Sunday 2 March 2025

Entries Close: Monday 17 February 2025 DOGS QUEENSLAND DANCES WITH DOGS AND TRICKS SUBCOMMITTEE

Venue: Caboolture Sports Dog Club, Devine Court, Morayfield QLD DOUBLE TRICK DOG TEST

Entry Fees: $10.00

Online Entries: www.showmanager.com.au

Enquiries: Coral Ph: 0429 862 405 pethers@claremontresort.net.au

Judging starts at 9:00AM with vetting between 8.00AM and 8:45AM Test 1

Mrs C D Fisher (QLD) Advanced and Novice

Ms C Whittle (QLD) Starters and Intermediate Test 2

Mrs M Field (QLD) Novice and Advanced

Mrs M Anderson (QLD) Intermediate and Starters

This is a sand surface. No equipment may be spiked into the ground.

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Trial Date: Tuesday 4 March 2025

Entries Close: Friday 22 February 2025

YUGGERA CANINE CLUB

Venue: Dogs Queensland Sports Grounds, 247 King Ave, Durack QLD SCENT WORK TRIAL

Venue: Dogs Queensland Sports Grounds, 247 King Ave, Durack QLD

SCENT WORK TRIAL

Entry Fees: $15.00

Online Entries: www.showmanager.com.au

Enquiries: Kim Ph: 0400 671 029

Judging starts at 6:00PM with vetting at 5:00PM

Dr J Durante (QLD)

Container

Master (odours may contain Birch, Anise, Cloves, Cypress)

Mrs N Kirkwood (QLD)

Container

Excellent (odours Birch, Clove, Cypress)

Dr J Durante (QLD)

Container

Advanced (odours Birch and Clove)

Mrs N Kirkwood (QLD)

Container

Novice (odour Birch)

No prior access to the venue for training. Competitors are not to bring target odour to the trial.

Show Date: Saturday 8 March 2025

Entries Close: Monday 3 March 2025

CABOOLTURE SPORTS DOG OBEDIENCE CLUB

Venue: Devine Court, Morayfield QLD DOUBLE RALLY AND DOUBLE OBEDIENCE TRIALS

Online Entries only: www.showmanager.com.au

Entry Fees: $10.00

Enquiries: Tracy Ph: 0450 902 520

Rally Trials

Judging starts at 9:00AM with vetting between 8:00AM and 8:45AM

Judging starts at 9:00AM with vetting between 8:00AM and 8:45AM Trial 1

Trial 1

Mr C Pain (QLD) Rally all classes Trial 2

Mrs L Affleck (QLD) Rally all classes Obedience Trials

Mrs L Affleck (QLD) Rally all classes

Obedience Trials

Judging starts at 2:00PM with vetting at 1:00PM Trial 1

Mrs C Pethers (QLD) UDX

Mrs B Murfet (QLD) UD

Mr R Wittkamp (QLD) CDX

Mr L Knauth (QLD) CD and CCD

Trial 2 starts at the completion of Trial 1

Mrs B Murfet (QLD) UDX

Mr L Knauth (QLD) UD

Mrs C Pethers (QLD) CDX

Mr R Wittkamp (QLD) CD and CCD

No entry to the grounds before 7:30AM

Trial Dates: Fri 7 March and Sat 8 March 2025

Entries Close: Friday 21 February 2025

CAIRNS CITY KENNEL CLUB - OBEDIENCE SECTION

Venue: Quigley St, Cairns Showgrounds, Cairns QLD

Venue: Quigley St, Cairns Showgrounds, Cairns QLD SCENT WORK TRIAL

SCENT WORK TRIAL

Entry Fees: $12.50

Online Entries only: www.topdogevents.com.au

Enquiries: Jess Ph: 0410 127 608

Friday 7 March 2025

Judging starts at 6:30PM with vetting at 6:15PM

Ms D Schmidt (QLD)

Interior

Masters (odours may include Anise, Cypress, Clove and Birch)

Excellent (odours Cypress, Birch and Anise)

Advanced (odours Cypress and Birch)

Novice (Odour Birch)

Saturday 8 March 2024

Judging starts at 6:30PM with vetting at 6:15PM

Ms D Schmidt (QLD)

Exterior

Masters (odours may include Anise, Cypress, Clove and Birch)

Excellent (odours Cypress, Birch and Anise)

Advanced (odours Cypress and Birch)

Novice (Odour Birch)

Limited to 60 entries per day.

No Target Odours allowed at trial venue. Should a ballot be required, it will be conducted at the CCKC clubhouse on the 24/2/2025 at 6:00PM.

Trial Date: Sat 15 March 2025

Entries Close: Wednesday 5 March 2025

FIELD AND RETRIEVING ASSOCIATION FOR GUNDOGS

FIELD AND RETRIEVING ASSOCIATION FOR GUNDOGS Venue: Esk area

Venue: Esk area

RATG AND RETRIEVING TRIAL

Entry Fees:

Entry Fees: RATG $15.00 Retrieving Trial Beginners $15.00, Novice $20.00, Restricted $25.00

RATG $15.00 Retrieving Trial Beginners $15.00, Novice $20.00, Restricted $25.00

Entries to: www.easydogs.com.au

Enquiries: Cathie Ph: 0428 281 251

Saturday 15 March 2025

Judging starts at 8:00AM with vetting at 7:30AM

Miss L-M Price (QLD) RATG Novice and Open

Mr R Jackson (QLD) Retrieving Beginners and Novice

Mr A Turner (QLD) Retrieving Restricted

This will be a “Teaching Trial”. Trainee Judges will be mentored during each stake on the day.

Trial Dates: Monday 17 March 2025

Trial Date: Wednesday 19 March 2024

Entries Close: Friday 7 March 2025

CAIRNS CITY KENNEL CLUB - OBEDIENCE SECTION

Entries Close: Sunday 2 March 2024

PINE RIVERS DOG TRAINING CLUB INC

Venue: CCKC Grounds, Quigley St, Cairns Showgrounds, Cairns QLD

SCENT WORK TRIAL

Entry Fees: $12.50

Online Entries only: www.k9entries.com/ankc

Enquiries: Jess Ph: 0410 127 608

Judging starts at 6:30PM with vetting at 6:15PM

Ms S Weyland (QLD) Vehicle

Masters (odours may include Anise, Cypress, Clove and Birch)

Excellent (odours Clove, Cypress, Anise)

Advanced (odours Cypress and Anise) Novice (Odour Cypress)

Limited to 60 entries per day.

No Target Odours allowed at trial venue. Should a ballot be required, it will be conducted at the CCKC clubhouse on the 10/3/2025 at 6:00PM.

Trial Date: Sunday 16 March 2025

Entries Close: Saturday 1 March 2025

DWD CLUB QLD INC

Venue: Double J Agility, Mudgeeraba QLD DANCES WITH DOGS

Entries to: Ann Shannon annswitch@palmlake.net.au

Enquiries: Ann Ph: 07 34897946

Entry Fees: $15.00

Competition starts at 9:00AM with vetting at 8:00AM

Ms A Burke (QLD) All Classes

Mrs M Field (QLD) All Classes

Mrs M Robertson (QLD) All Classes

Trial Date s: Saturday 22 March 2025

Entries Close: Wednesday 12 March 2025

SPRINTDOG CLUB OF QLD INC

Venue: Beerwah Sportsground, Sportsground Drive, Beerwah QLD SPRINTDOG TRIAL

Entry Fees: Members $20.00 Non-Members $25.00

Online Entries only: www.showmanager.com.au

Enquiries: Karen (text only) 0422 425 413

Judging starts at 5:00PM with vetting between 4:00PM and 4:30PM

Miss K Gordon (QLD) 100 metres

Lure Driver – Ms L Perry (QLD)

This trial will use a standard trial set up

Pine River 1 / 4 page

Venue: Rob Akers Reserve, Bells Pocket Rd, Strathpine QLD

DOUBLE TRICK TRIAL

Entry Fees: $10.00

Entries: TBA

Enquiries: Club Mobile Ph: 0409 472 198

Judging starts at 6.00PM with vetting between 5:00PM and 5:40PM

Trial 1

Mrs D Sellwood (QLD) TKN, TKI

Mrs C Pethers (QLD) TKS, TKA

Trial 2

Ms C Whittle (QLD) TKS and TKN

Mrs M Rablin (QLD) TKI and TKA

Trial Date: Saturday 22 March 2025

Entries Close: Sunday 10 March 2024

BRISBANE DOG TRAINING CLUB

Venue: Brisbane Dig Training Club, 15 Englefield Rd, Oxley QLD

JUMPERS AND AGILITY TRIALS

Entry Fees: $9.50

Online Entries only: www.k9entries.com/ankc

Enquiries: Liz Ph: 0403 582 999 bdtc.trialsec@dogagility.com.au

Judging starts at 3:00PM with vetting at 2:00PM

Ms K Deguet (QLD) JD, JDX, JDM, JDO

Mr M Sharman (QLD) ADO, ADM, ADX, AD

Entries and catalogues available at www.k9entries.com/ankc only.

The club reserves the right to alter rings and judges as required. Trial will be judged in separate height classes. Please keep dogs as quite as possible to avoid complaints to council.

Entries and catalogues available at www.k9entries.com/ankc only. The club reserves the right to alter rings and judges as required. Trial will be judged in separate height classes. Please keep dogs as quite as possible to avoid complaints to council.

Trial Dates: Sat 22 and Sun 23 March 2025

Entries open: Saturday 1 February 2025

Entries Close: Saturday 8 March 2025

ROCKHAMPTON DOG OBEDIENCE CLUB INC

Venue: Allentown QLD

SCENT WORK TRIALS

Entry Fees: $10.00

Online Entries: www.topdogevents.com.au

Enquiries: Gay Ph: 0488 999 683

Saturday 22 March 2025

Judging starts at 8:00AM with vetting between 7:00AM and 7:20AM

Mr M Jeavons (QLD)

Container

Novice (odour Anise)

Excellent (Odours Birch, Anise and Cypress)

Masters (odours may include Birch, Anise, Clove, Cypress)

Interior

Novice (odour Anise)

Excellent (Odours Birch, Anise and Cypress)

Exterior

Novice (odour Anise)

Excellent (Odours Birch, Anise and Cypress)

Sunday 23 March 2025

Judging starts at 8:00AM with vetting between 7:00AM and 7:20AM

Mr M Jeavons (QLD)

Container

Advanced (odours Anise and Cypress)

Interior

Advanced (odours Anise and Cypress)

Interior

Masters (odours may include Birch, Anise, Clove, Cypress)

Exterior

Advanced (Odours Birch and Anise)

Exterior

Masters (odours may include Birch, Anise, Clove, Cypress)

No prior access to venue for training. Competitors may not bring target odours to trial venue.

Trial Date: Sunday 23 March 2025

Entries Close: Saturday 8 March 2025

Scent Work entries open 3/1/2025 at 6:00PM

SUNSHINE COAST KENNEL CLUB

Venue: Beerwah Sportsground, Sportsground Rd, Beerwah QLD

TRICKS AND SCENT WORK TRIALS

Entry Fees: Trick Dog $10.00 Scent Work $15.00

Entries: www.showmanager.com.au

Enquiries: Khylie Ph: 0434 344 230

Trick Dog trial judging starts at 8:30AM with vetting at 7:30AM

Mr L Blumel (QLD) TKS, TKN, TKI, TKA

Scent Work trial judging starts at 8:30AM with vetting at 7:30AM

Dr J Durante (QLD)

Container

Novice (odour Birch)

Advanced (odours Birch and Clove)

Excellent (odours Birch, Clove and Cypress)

Master

(odours may contain Birch, Clove, Cypress and Anise)

Scent Work trial capped at 80 dogs. Competitors must not bring target odours to the grounds.

No access to trial area prior to the trial. Parking and waiting area is on the Pony Club grounds, please follow the signs.

Entry to trial area is via the Pony Club grounds. Bitches in oestrus are not permitted on the Pony Club grounds.

Proudly Sponsored by

Baby Puppies must not be entered in any Show or Trial Event until the dog is registered and allocated a number from Dogs Queensland.

Trial Dates: Fri 28 March to Sun 30 March 2025

Entries Close: Fri 7 March 2025

Dogs Queensland Tracking and Track and Search Committee

Venue: 75 Blenheim Rd, Blenheim QLD

TRACKING TRIAL

Entries: www.showmanager.com.au

Entry Fees: $25.00

Enquiries: Shirley Ph: 0499 022 490

Judging starts at 6.00AM with vetting at 5:30AM

Mrs J McCombe (QLD) TD1 only

Mr G McCombe (QLD) TD1 only

Mr B Ratcliff (QLD) TD1 only

Camping will be available.

Details will be sent out on receipt of your entry

Trial Dates: Monday 24 March 2025

Entries Close: Friday 14 March 2025

CAIRNS CITY KENNEL CLUB - OBEDIENCE SECTION

Venue: Quigley St, Cairns Showgrounds, Cairns QLD

SCENT WORK TRIAL

Entry Fees: $12.50

Online Entries only: www.topdogevents.com.au

Enquiries: Jess Ph: 0410 127 608

Judging starts at 6:30PM with vetting at 6:15PM

Cairns City K C 1 / 4 page

Ms S Weyland (QLD)

Container

Masters (odours may include Anise, Cypress, Clove and Birch)

Excellent (odours Clove, Anise and Birch)

Advanced (odours Clove and Anise)

Novice (odour Anise)

No Target Odours allowed at trial venue.

Should a ballot be required, it will be conducted at the CCKC clubhouse on the 17/3/2025 at 6:00PM.

CAMPING

BOOKINGS AT THE DOGS QUEENSLAND SPORTS GROUNDS

All bookings to camp at the Sports Grounds must be made using the SHOW MANAGER website, available through the Dogs Queensland website.

Dogz Cairns 1 / 4 page

When applying for both Championship and Non Championship Titles members are notified they must post the original pedigree certificate to Dogs Queensland. TITLES NOTICE We regret to advise emails are not acceptable.

Trial Date: Saturday 29 March 2025

Entries Close: Friday 21 March 2025

MAGPIES MACKAY DOG OBEDIENCE CLUB INC

Venue: Mackay Touch Grounds, Norris Rd, Andergrove QLD

DOUBLE OBEDIENCE/DOUBLE RALLY/DOUBLE TRICKS TRIALS

Entry Fees: $10.00

Online Entries only: TBA

Enquiries:

Shannon Ph: 0401 268 839 mmadoc@outlook.com

Judging starts at 4:00PM with vetting at 3:30PM

Trial 1

Obedience all classes

Mr L Knauth (QLD)

Tricks all classes

Miss N Shaw (QLD) Rally all classes

Trial 2

Mr L Knauth (QLD)

Obedience all classes Tricks all classes

Miss N Shaw (QLD) Rally all classes

Proudly Sponsored by

Trial Dates: Sat 29 and Sun 30 March 2025

Entries Close: Tues 18 March 2025

FIELD AND RETRIEVING ASSOCIATION FOR GUNDOGS

Venue: Armstrong Creek QLD RETRIEVING TRIAL

Entry Fees: Novice $20.00, Restricted $25.00, All Age $30.00

Entries to: www.easydogs.com.au

Enquiries: Trial Secretary Ph: 0428 281 251

Saturday 29 March 2025

Judging starts at 8:00AM with vetting at 7:30AM

Mr G Dawson (QLD) Novice

Mr W Bonato (QLD) Restricted

Ms M Sullivan (QLD) All Age

Sunday 30 March 2025

Judging starts at 8:00AM with vetting at 7:30AM

TBA Novice

Mr J Palu (QLD) Restricted

Mr T Lodder (QLD) All Age

This will be a “Teaching Trial”. Trainee Judges will be mentored during each stake on the day.

Trial Date: Sunday 29 March 2025

Entries Close: Saturday 15 March 2025

SUNSHINE COAST DOG OBEDIENCE CLUB INC

Venue: Buderim Park Sports Complex, 176 Ballinger Rd, Buderim QLD

SCENT WORK TRIAL

Entry Fees: $15.00 per Element

Online Entries only: www.k9entries.com/ankc

Enquiries: Donna Ph: 0414 515 319

Judging starts at 9:00AM with vetting at 8:00AM

Miss S Yoon (QLD)

Container Novice (Odour Birch)

Advanced (Odours Birch and Anise)

Excellent (Odours Birch, Anise, Clove)

Masters (Odours may contain Birch, Anise, Clove, Cypress)

Entries capped at 60. No access to venue prior to trial.

Competitors may not bring target odours to trial venue. If a ballot is required it will be held at 2:00PM on the 16th March 2025 at the Sunshine Coast DOC.

Trial Date: Sunday 30 March 2025

Entries Close: Monday 18 March 2024

TOOWOOMBA DOG OBEDIENCE CLUB INC

Venue: Norman Park, Hursley Rd, Newtown QLD

OBEDIENCE/AGILITY/JUMPERS/ DOUBLE RALLY TRIALS

Entry Fees: $8.00

Online Entries Only: www.k9entries.com/ankc

Enquiries: Andrea Ph: 0414 804 264

Judging starts at 9:00AM with vetting between 8:00AM and 8:40AM

Mrs G Golle (QLD) UDX

Mrs C Pethers (QLD) UD and CDX

Mrs L Affleck (QLD) CD and CCD

Mr R Wittkamp (QLD) Agility all classes

Jumpers all classes Rally Trial 1

Mrs D Sellwood (QLD) RM and RN

Ms R Jackson (QLD) RE and RA Rally Trial 2

Judging will commence 30 mins after Trial 1

Mrs D Sellwood (QLD) RA and RE

Ms R Jackson (QLD) RN and RM

All entries need to be paid for by entry closing date. Unpaid entries after this date will be removed.

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American Staffordshire Terrier Club of Qld Inc

Mrs M Gordon

PO Box 908 Jimboomba QLD 4280 0403 742 555 secretary@astcq.com

Australian Shepherd Club of Qld

Ms A Lally 0419 597 661 amanda.lally@icloud.com

Australian Terrier Club of Qld

Mrs L Roebig 0419 791 464 ringyspaniel@hotmail.com

Basenji Breed Network Qld

Ms E Blair

PO Box 1060 Spring Hill QLD 4004 (07) 3217 5943 basenjinetworkqld@gmail.com

Basset Hound Club of Qld

Ms M McGinn

PO Box 14 Samford QLD 4520 (07) 3289 4033 / 0416 213 253 michelle.mcginn@gmail.com

Beagle Club of Qld

Mrs T McNicol

PO Box 3107 West Ipswich QLD 4305 0422 158 879 secretary@beagleclubqld.org

Belgian Shepherd Dog Club of Qld Inc

Mrs L Trotter 0429 905 334 secretary@bsdcq.com

Border Collie Club of Qld Inc

Mrs J McCann 0499 433 089 jopearl@powerup.com.au

Borzoi Club of Qld Inc

Mrs M Davis (07) 3372 4657 russkimir@dodo.com.au

Bullmastiff Club of Qld

Mrs B Bell 0404 702 423 bmcsecqld1@hotmail.com

Bull Terrier Club of Qld Inc

Mrs L Moeser

PO Box 595 Jimboomba QLD 4280 0423 707 380 qldbullterrierclub@gmail.com

Cattle Dog & Kelpie Club of Qld Inc

Ms M O’Brien

PO Box 105 Leyburn QLD 4365 0429 065 912 winwilyakelpies@gmail.com

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club (Qld)

Ms E McCutcheon PO Box 1101 Wynnum QLD 4178 0448 810 847 secretary@cavalierclbqld.asn.au

CQ Toy Dog Club

Mr B Moxham PO Box 915 Bowen QLD 4805 0439 451 270 moxhamb@hotmail.com

CQ Toy Dog Club

Miss J Grendon Sarina 0407 500 019 moxhamb@hotmail.com

Chihuahua Club of Qld

Mrs J Watt (07) 3372 3654 / 0418 153 115 wachowa@ozemail.com.au

Cocker Spaniel Club of Qld Inc

Mrs K Hutt 0402 119 013 cscqldinc@gmail.com

Collie Rough and Smooth Club of Qld Inc

Miss C Lewty 0407 017 598 secretary.collie.rns.club.qld@gmail.com

Dachshund Club of Qld

Miss A Carius (07) 3420 0661 ainsliecarius@icloud.com

Dalmatian Association of Qld Inc

Mrs K Murray 0405 988 130 daqsec@outlook.com

Dobermann Club of Qld Inc

Mrs K Williams PO Box 823, Mt Gravatt QLD 4112 0447 765 500 kawilliams62@outlook.com.au

English Springer Spaniel Assoc of Qld Inc

Miss C Williams 0403 240 296 cathatina63@outlook.com

Fox Terrier Club of Qld

Mrs J Cantlon (07) 4129 7166 waitapu11@gmail.com

French Bulldog Club of Qld

Ms M McFadzen PO Box 165 Gladstone QLD 4680 0439 431 239 secretaryfbcqld@gmail.com

German Shepherd Dog Club Qld Inc

Mrs T Rehberg PO Box 3070 West Ipswich QLD 4305 0410 549 837 secretary@gsdcqld.org.au

German Shorthaired Pointer Club Of Qld

Mrs K Hutt 0402 119 013 gspcqldinc@gmail.com

Golden Retriever Club of Qld Inc

Mrs K Vowell 0423 320 020 karen.vowell@bigpond.com

The Great Dane Society of Qld Inc

Mrs V Lansbury PO Box 304 Rosewood 4340 0400 620 190 gdsqinc@gmail.com

Hound Club of Qld

Mrs T McNicol PO Box 3107 West Ipswich 4305 0422 158 879 houndclubqld@hotmail.com

Irish Wolfhound Club of Qld

Mr C Gorman 0400 144 524 iwcqld@gmail.com

Labrador Retriever Club of Qld Inc

Mrs C Wardle 0412 191 005 lrcqinc@gmail.com

Old English Sheepdog Club of Qld

Mr R Schnaars (07) 3201 0952 / 0408 730 485 ottaba@bigpond.net.au

Poodle Club of Queensland Inc

Ms P Morgan 0414 501 707 qpcsecretary@yahoo.com.au

Qld Afghan Hound Association

Ms J Anderson 0428 800 410 ohsoposh8@gmail.com

Qld Boston Terrier Club

Mrs L Carpenter 0417 075 499 lisacarpenter@y7mail.com

Qld Boxer Club

Ms S Davies PO Box 878 Archerfield QLD 4108 0408 197 250 secretary@qldboxerclub.org

Qld Bulldog Club

Mrs J Dinh 0434 142 386 qldbulldogclub@gmail.com

Qld Japanese Spitz Club

Mrs S Watherston 0424 708 889 shanspitz@gmail.com

Qld Sighthound Association

Mrs J David 0414 605 513 qsa.enquiry@hotmail.com

Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Qld Inc

Mrs R Smith 0413 380 644 enquiry@rrcq.com.au

Rottweiler Club of Qld Inc

Mrs A Heinemann PO Box 872 Beenleigh QLD 4207 0427 545 726 rcqld@yahoo.com.au

Setter Club of Qld

Mrs C Gorey PO Box 3123 North Mackay QLD 4740 0438 598 597 setterclubqld@bigpond.com

Shetland Sheepdog Club of Qld Inc

Mrs P Limkin 0419 731 604 petrina.limkin@bigpond.com

Affiliated Clubs and Services

Sporting Spaniel Club of Qld

Mrs J Stoneley (07) 3206 2618 estoneley@bigpond.com

Sporting Terrier Club of Qld

Mrs D Major

PO Box 5264 Daisy Hill 4127 0412 430 358 secretary.stcq@gmail.com

Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of Qld

Mrs T Hopper 0415 912 022 secretary@sbtcq.net

Tenterfield Terrier Club of Qld Inc

Mrs M Holt

PO Box 43 Beerwah QLD 4519 (07) 5494 9993 dimah@bigpond.com

Tibetan Spaniel Club of Qld

Mrs V Schneider 0407 115 674 tanoshii@tanoshiikennels.com

Toy Dog Club of Qld

Ms D Davies (07) 5464 6206 / 0466 962 061 lizbiz@internode.on.net

Welsh Corgi Club of Qld

Ms S Kilby 0433 363 640 tooshortcorgis@gmail.com

West Highland White Terrier Club of Qld

Mrs M Cunningham (07) 5548 6744 / 0418 572 579 westhighlandqld@gmail.com

Whippet Club of Queensland

Mrs S Townsend 0402 602 888 whippetclubqld@gmail.com

Working Dog Club of Queensland

Mrs S Heath 0435 524 371 sheree.heath73@gmail.com

SOUTHERN ZONE 1

Allora Kennel Club

Ms K Lewis (07) 4667 1590 octaviaepugs@gmail.com

Beaudesert Kennel Club

Mrs V Schneider 0407 115 674 tanoshii@tanoshiikennels.com

Beenleigh & District Kennel Club

Miss J Young 0401 889 999 ebt2013@outlook.com

Brisbane Valley Kennel Club

Mrs C Holman 0430 940 063 borolo1@bigpond.com

Burnett Kennel Club

Mrs A Morgan 0427 686 121 burnettkennelclubwondai@gmail.com

Caboolture Kennel Club

Miss V Wyness 0404 037 095 vickiwvness@bigpond.com

Darling Downs Kennel Club

Miss B Lancey

MS 544 Clifton Qld 4361 0428 528 533 darlingdownskc@gmail.com

Gold Coast Canine Club

Mrs D Major PO Box 158 Surfers Paradise Qld 4217 0412 430 358 secretary.gck9@gmail.com

Gundog & Heavy Breeds Club of Qld

Miss A Carius (07) 3420 0661 ainsliecarius@icloud.com

Gympie & District Kennel Club

Miss K Wilson PO Box 574 Gympie Qld 4570 0417 729 803 boshellie@activ8.net.au

Ipswich Kennel Club Inc

Mrs D McLean (07) 5426 1261 / 0408 261 659 ebonhaus@dodo.com.au

Junior Kennel Club of Qld

Mr M Watt (07) 3372 3654 michael.watt13@gmail.com

Kennel Association of Qld

Mrs J Wilshier (07) 3279 7339 / 0417 799 115 cavlamour@bigpond.com

Ladies Kennel Association of Qld

Mrs J Lanham PO Box 356 Ormeau QLD 4208 0409 720 882 lanham.1@bigpond.com

Lockyer Valley Kennel Club

Mrs K Knight PO Box 50 Lowood QLD 4311 0407 621 726 sibes2@hotmail.com

Maree Kennel Club

Mrs J Ireland (07) 3814 3069 graedon33@hotmail.com

Nanango Kennel Club

Mrs B Sakowski PO Box 533 Nanango QLD 4615 0418 282 832 nanangokennelclub@gmail.com

Northern Classic Kennel Club

Mrs J Lanham 0409 720 882 lanham.1@bigpond.com

Pine Rivers Kennel Club

Mrs J Glover PO Box 453 Caboolture QLD 4510 0419 663 942

judy@fjweis.com

Qld Kennel Council

Mrs S Watherston 0424 708 889 shanspitz@gmail.com

Redcliffe Peninsula Kennel Club

Ms L Horne (07) 3285 5503 / 0418 783 823 liane@lowenhart.net

Sunshine Coast Kennel Club

Ms K Wood 0434 344 230 sunshinecoastkennelclub@gmail.com

Waterloo Bay Kennel Club

Miss K McGhie

PO Box 150 Fernvale Qld 4306 0419 421 434

waterloobaykennelclub@gmail.com

Western Suburbs Kennel Club

Mrs G Hovey-Jacobs (07) 3409 4705 / 040 826 333 dandydogs3@gmail.com

Yuggera Canine Club

Miss A Carius 0409 892 248 ainsliecarius@icloud.com

CENTRAL ZONE 2

Bundaberg Canine Club Inc

Mrs M Norton

PO Box 7370 North Bundaberg QLD 4670 (07) 4157 8338 / 0437 578 338 bundabergcanineclub@outlook.com

Callide Valley Obedience & Kennel Club

Mrs S Cook 0417 628 400 glenlion@glenlion.com

Capricorn Coast Kennel Club

Mrs K Schroeder

PO Box 8243 Allenstown QLD 4700 (07) 4939 7329 oomachuk@hotmail.com

Gladstone Kennel Club Inc

Ms M McFadzen

PO Box 7245 Gladstone QLD 4680 0439 431 239 gkc@live.com.au

Hervey Bay Kennel Club

Mrs B Mangin (07) 4157 8098 / 0429 478 211 herveybaykennelclub@gmail.com

Isis & District Canine Club

Mrs B Mangin (07) 4157 8098 / 0429 478 211 isis.dist.cci@gmail.com

Mackay Kennel Club

Mrs D Appleby

P O Box 7156, Mackay MC QLD 4741 0417 523 594 mackaykennelclub@gmail.com

Affiliated Clubs and Services

Maryborough Kennel Club Inc

Mrs L McLaughlin

PO Box 402 Maryborough QLD 4650 0408 896 260 lizamcl.31@gmail.com

Mount Morgan & Bouldercombe Kennel Club

Mrs J Bartley 0447 340 489 dj.bartley@bigpond.com

The Pioneer Valley Kennel Club

Miss L McCrindle (07) 4959 1353 aslanwhippets@hotmail.com

Rockhampton Kennel Club Inc

Mrs J Scott

PO Box 553 Yeppoon QLD 4703 (07) 4939 7698 calstonia2@bigpond.com.au

Sarina Kennel Club

Mrs C Donaldson

PO Box 742 Sarina QLD 4737 0407 150 815 candrdonaldson@bigpond.com

NORTHERN ZONE 3

Atherton Tableland Kennel Club

Mrs M Clarke

PO Box 968 Atherton QLD 4883 0488 048 801 athertontkc@gmail.com

Bowen Kennel Club

Mrs L Bryson

PO Box 915 Bowen QLD 4805 0400 938 524 design@dognewsaustralia.com

Burdekin Canine Club

Mrs L Smith

PO Box 457 Home Hill QLD 4806 0420 388 069 burdekincanineclub@gmail.com

Cairns City Kennel Club Inc

Ms A Johnstone

PO Box 252 Bungalow QLD 4870 0448 885 445 (After Hours) secretary.cckc@gmail.com

Charters Towers Kennel Club

Mrs T Hill

PO Box 1980 Charters Towers QLD 4820 0466 245 758 darchaltan@yahoo.com.au

Cloncurry & District Canine Club

Ms F Rae 0427 958 426 cdcclub@outlook.com.au

Ingham Kennel & Obedience Club Inc

Mrs R Horton PO Box 776 Ingham QLD 4850 0417 611 085 rhonmor@hotmail.com

Innisfail Kennel Club

Mrs M Adkins (07) 4093 5304 dimbulahpostshop@bigpond.com

Northern Tropics Kennel Club Inc

Ms L Halliwell

PO Box 2295 Cairns QLD 4870 0407 160 670

MareebaKennelClub@hotmail.com

Proserpine Kennel Club Inc

Mrs J Connolly PO Box 232 Koumala QLD 4738 0458 010 838 proserpinekc@gmail.com

Thuringowa City Kennel Club

Ms E Ryan PO Box 7738 Garbutt BC QLD 4814 0412 604 340 erin.ryan47@gmail.com

Townsville Kennel Association Inc

Mrs L Marsden

PO Box 7738 Garbutt BC QLD 4814 0429 896 558 lcl72711@bigpond.net.au

Tully & District Kennel Club

Mrs F Vecchio PO Box 1290 Tully QLD 4854 0418 197 093 info@tullykennelclub.com.au

DOG SPORTS CLUBS

All Breeds Tracking Club Incorporated

Ms S Bull PO Box 368 Ormeau QLD 4208 0499 022 490 allbreedstrackingclub@gmail.com

Brisbane Dog Training Club Inc

Mr D Deacon

PO Box 1288 Oxley QLD 4075 0400 973 173 info@bdtc.org.au

Caboolture Sports Dog Obedience Club

Miss S Euler PO Box 491 Morayfield QLD 4506 0437 535 643 admin@caboolturedogobedience.com. au

Cairns City Kennel Club Inc (All Breeds/ Obedience/Agility/Scent Works/Tricks/Rally)

Ms A Johnstone PO Box 252 Bungalow QLD 4870 0448 885 445 secretary.cckc@gmail.com

Canine Obedience Club of Townsville

Miss T Eley PO Box 991 Aitkenvale QLD 4814 0407 113 232 secretary.coct@gmail.com

Continental Herding Club Inc

Mrs A Luck 0408 732 952 rodluck@bigpond.com

Dances with Dogs Club Qld

Miss G Westmore 0488 999 683 dwdcq@live.com.au

DogzCairns Inc

Ms S Daniels PO Box 644 Smithfield QLD 4878 0408 183 038

dogzcairnsinc@gmail.com

Evergreen Tracking Dog Club Inc

Mrs L Affleck 0419 862 773 evergreentdc@outlook.com.au

Gladstone Dog Obedience Club (Obedience/ Agility/Tracking Club)

Miss J Chivers

P O Box 948, Gladstone QLD 4680. 0448 449 699 gladstoneobedience@gmail.com

Gold Coast Dog Obedience Training Club Inc

Ms V Miles-Owen

PO Box 143 Southport QLD 4215 0450 721 189 gcdotc@yahoo.com.au

Gympie Dog Obedience Club Inc

Ms M Abrey

PO Box 404 Gympie QLD 4570 0437 933 043 gympiedogobedienceclubinc@gmail. com

Hervey Bay Dog Obedience & Agility Club Inc

Ms C I Tor

PO Box 365 Hervey Bay QLD 4655 0487 052 929 hbdoaci@live.com.au

Ipswich Dog Obedience Club

Mrs s Bamford 0409 273 526 ipswichdogclub@gmail.com

Jimboomba Dog Training Club

Ms S Chandler 0407 640 358

suzanne.chandler12@gmail.com

Lockyer Valley Dog Training Club Inc

Mrs J Kimlin

PO Box 321 Laidley QLD 4341 (07) 5465 4221/ 0448 002 173 gjkimlin@bigpond.net.au

Logan All Breeds Dog Obedience Club Inc

Ms L Ostler

PO Box 23 Kingston QLD 4114 0416 003 201 Secretarylabdoc@gmail.com

Magpies Mackay & District Obedience Club

Mr G Leotta

PO Box 1185 Mackay QLD 4740 0400 066 061 secretary@mackaydogobedience.com

Maryborough–Howard Dog Obedience Club

Mrs J Young 0409 606 611 maryboroughdoc@outlook.com

Metropolitan Dog Obedience Club Inc

Mrs W Waller

PO Box 337 Zillmere QLD 4034 0413 911 511 wendywaller59@bigpond.com

Affiliated Clubs and Services

Nanango Kennel Club

Mrs V Mannion

PO Box 533 Nanango QLD 4615 0417 004 031 nanangokennelclub@gmail.com

Obedience Dog Club of Bundaberg

Mrs S Gilham PO Box 1445 Bundaberg QLD 4670 0417 189 916 Obediencedogclub.bundaberg@gmail. com

Pine Rivers Dog Training Club Inc

Mrs D Lamprecht

PO Box 272 Strathpine QLD 4500 0409 472 198 or (07)3886 6452 admin@pineriversdogtraining.org

Qld Herding Association

Ms S Purbrick-Illek 0488 097 879 purbie@hotmail.com

Redlands Dog Obedience Club

Mrs J Day 0421 842 892 secretary@redlandsdoc.com.au

Rockhampton Dog Obedience Club Inc

Ms S Bassett

PO Box 5064 Red Hill QLD 4702 (07) 4939 6085 / 0419 717 619 sheena.bassett@bigpond.com

Sunshine Coast Dog Obedience Club Inc

Ms D Williams

PO Box 701 Buderim QLD 4556 0414 515 319 secretary@sunshinecoastdogclub.org.au

Tableland Dog Obedience Club

Ms J Crerar (07) 4093 7848 tablelanddogobedience@gmail.com

Toowoomba Dog Obedience Club Inc

Mrs S McIntyre PO Box 6251 Clifford Gardens Qld 4350 (07) 4633 2241 enquiries@dogstoowoomba.org.au

Wide Bay Working Gundog Club

Mrs W Michalk (07) 4152 2362 jagacey@hotmail.com

Yuggera Canine Club

Miss A Carius 0409 892 248 ainsliecarius@icloud.com

FIELD TRIAL

Field & Retrieving Association for Gundogs Inc

Mr G Dawson 0422 308 273 fieldandretrieving@gmail.com

Labrador Retriever Club of Qld Inc

Mr Greg Mitchel Mob 0418169606 tenarda55@gmail.com

Wide Bay Working Gundog Club

Mrs W Michalk (07) 4152 2362 jagacey@hotmail.com

SOCIAL CLUBS – UNAFFILIATED CONFORMATION

Alaskan Malamute & Siberian Husky Social Club (Qld) Inc

Miss T Goodwin PO Box 774 Redbank Plains QLD 4301 (07) 3271 4465 (5pm-7pm only) secretary.amscq@gmail.com

Bernese Mountain Dog Social Club of Qld

Mrs A Gribbon (07) 3843 1407 / 0421 042 788 anne@raceengineering.com.au

Burdekin Canine Club

Mr C Coggan PO Box 457 Home Hill QLD 4806 0410 505 810 burdekincanineclub@gmail.com

Queensland Gundog Association

Mr A Adams (07) 3278 8001 qldgundog@gmail.com

Setter Club of Qld

Mrs C Gorey

PO Box 3123 North Mackay QLD 4740 0438 598 597 setterclubqld@bigpond.com

White Swiss Dog Club of Qld Social Club

Mrs C Keen PO Box 322 Pomona QLD 4568 0438 621 663 wssdcqld@gmail.com

OBEDIENCE

Warwick Dog Obedience Club

Ms B McGregor PO Box 851 Warwick QLD 4370 (07) 4664 8050 warwickdogobedience@gmail.com

FIELD

Brisbane Lure Coursing Club Inc

Mr S Uebel 0418 199 419 brislurecoursing@gmail.com

BREED RESCUE SERVICES

AFGHAN HOUND

Mrs V Harris (07) 3216 2905

ANIMAL AMBULANCE/CRUELTY REPORTS 1300 852 188

AUSTRALIAN SILKY TERRIER

Miss R Hunt 0400 246 987 rachnut@gmail.com

BASENJI

Ms C Qualischefski 0429 979 326 / 0422 184 755 channieq@gmail.com

BASENJI

Ms C Benson 0468 364 031 carolsmail74@gmail.com

BASENJI

Ms E Blair (07) 3217 5943 ethel.blair@gmail.com

BEAGLE

Mrs D Souter 0418 742 941 rehome@beagleclubqld.org

BELGIAN SHEPHERDS 0429 905 334 secretary@bsdcq.com

BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG

Mrs J Hazell (07) 3843 1407 teresajackie@optusnet.com.au

BORZOI

Ms V Dawson (07) 3857 3682

BORZOI

Mrs B Mangin (07) 4156 1078

BULLDOG

Mr L Perrett 0452 210 184 qldbulldogclub@gmail.com

BULLMASTIFF

Mrs R Armstrong (07) 5546 8427 / 0401 145 129

CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL rescue@cavalierclubqld.org.au

COLLIE ROUGH AND SMOOTH

Mrs J Armatys (07) 4157 2758 / 0428 121 726 keamaree@bigpond.com

DACHSHUND

Mrs V Lingard (07) 3800 1127

DOBERMANN RESCUE AUSTRALIA WIDE

Bev – 0478 225 148 (between 8am and 4pm) and 0478 788 812 (between 4pm and 8pm) dobermanrescueaw@gmail.com

DOGUE DE BORDEAUX

Mrs V McArthur 0417 767 357 info@amedange.com

DOGUE DE BORDEAUX

Mrs J Bloomfield 0412 119 688 ddbrescue@hotmail.com

ENGLISH SETTER

Mrs C Gorey 0438 598 597 goreymky@bigpond.com

Affiliated Clubs and Services

GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG

Mrs J Hansford (07) 3289 7282 jehansford@techsus.com.au

GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER

Mrs B Mangin (07) 4156 1078

GOLDEN RETRIEVER

Mrs K Vowell 0423 320 020 grcqld@gmail.com

GORDON SETTER

Mrs C Gorey 0438 598 597 goreymky@bigpond.com

GREAT DANE

Ms M Burgold 0402 511 295 adoptadaneqld@outlook.com.au

HUNGARIAN VIZSLA

Mrs K Eory (07) 3265 1621

IRISH RED & WHITE SETTER

Mrs C Gorey 0438 598 597 goreymky@bigpond.com

IRISH SETTER

Mrs C Gorey 0438 598 597 goreymky@bigpond.com

LABRADOR RETRIEVER

Mrs C Wardle 91 Ciesiolka Rd Aubigny 4401 0412 191 005 lrcqinc@gmail.com

LAGOTTO ROMAGNOLO

Mrs P Wyllie (07) 4163 7288 / 0400 903 303 trish@lagottoqld.com

LHASA APSO

Ms J Woodward (07) 5428 6201 / 0413 788 775 jane@lhasaapso.com.au

MAREMMA SHEEPDOG

Ms H Brennan (07) 5426 0413

OLD ENGLISH SHEEPDOG

Mrs A Cassidy (07) 3201 0952 ottaba@bigpond.net.au

POINTER

Mrs R Glegg (07) 5547 7689 / 0439 830 495 robyneg6@iinet.net.au

POODLE MINIATURE & TOY

Ms P Morgan 0414 501 707 qpcsecretary@yahoo.com.au

POODLE STANDARD

Mrs S Graham 0417 470 542

PUG

Ms H Jordan 0415 370 526

PUG

Carol-Ann (07) 3814 1382 / 0438 515 895 pugrescueqld@optusnet.com.au

PYRENEAN MOUNTAIN DOG

Mrs A Everson (07) 3200 0321

RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK

Mrs R Smith (07) 5529 9903 rescue@rrcq.com.au

SAINT BERNARD

Mrs A Inmon 0400 142 267 Lesley 0438 076 756

SCHNAUZER

Ms A Goodwin 0405 421 897 schnauzerrescueqld@gmail.com

SKYE TERRIER

Mrs H MacGregor 0429 999 053 / 0428 947 110

STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER

Miss M Nielsen 0419 631 221 lynn_n@bigpond.com

TIBETAN SPANIEL CLUB OF QLD

Mrs V Schneider 0407 115 674 qtsrr@optusnet.com.au

WEIMARANER

Mrs J Glover 0419 663 942

WEST HIGHLAND WHITE TERRIER

Mrs A Cloughley (07) 3206 6460 redinbrin1@bigpond.com

WHIPPET

Secretary whippetclubqld@gmail.com

YORKSHIRE TERRIER

Miss R Hunt 0400 246 987 rachnut@gmail.com

Durack Vendors

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For more information call the Dogs Queensland office on 3252 2661 or email info@dogsqueensland.org.au

Aussie Pet Collective

Contact: Desley 0418 742 941

Email: admin@aussiepetcollective.com.au

Dress To Impress (Australia)

Contact: Kerry Ph: 0407 401 500 Email: dresstoimpressaus@gmail.com

Julie’s Pet Treats

Contact: Julie Ph: 0421 888 092

Email: julestar65@gmail.com

Lead On Animal Leads

Contact: Bev and Ian Ph: 0417 076 402 Email: Bev.r.priestley@gmail.com

Lilcracka Pet Supplies

Contact: Kay Ph: 0413 543 835 Email: kay@lilcracka.com

Puddleby Art

Contact: Toshi Ueno Ph: 0410 595 202

Email: info@puddlebyart.com.au

Puppy Pastimes

Contact: Liz Simkus Ph: 0403 582 999

Email: accounts@puppypastimes.com.au

TAK Photography

Contact: Tracy: 0451 912 022

Email: admin@takphotography.com.au

Wagz Cafe

Contact: Mark Ph: 0407 212 974 Email: wagzcafe@gmail.com

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