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Schedule Changes

CHANGE OF LOCATION - AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD CLUB - MONDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2026

Australian Shepherd Club advise that the location of their Scent Work trial has been changed from St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School in Cranbourne East to St Agatha’s Catholic Primary School, 3 Scott Street, Cranbourne.

CHANGE TO JUDGE - ROYAL GEELONG A&P SOCIETY - FRIDAY 16 & SATURDAY 17 & SUNDAY 18 OCTOBER 2026

Royal Geelong A&P Society advise Mrs Susan Packer (SA) is unable to fulfil her judging appointments.

Group five and General Specials at the Friday show, group two, group four and Baby Puppy Sweepstakes at the Saturday show, group three and group six at the Sunday show will now be judged by Mr Eric Soti (SA).

ADDITIONAL JUDGE - ROTTWEILER CLUB - FRIDAY 30, SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER & SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2026

Rottweiler Club advise that a judge wasn’t included on the original schedule. Dr Maria Makomaski (France) will be judging on Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November 2026.

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