Member Noticeboard

We are saddened to hear of the loss of long term members John Davis and Kevin Evans

Vale – John Davis
A longtime DV (formerly KCC) member, John’s journey in the dog world encompassed Great Danes and also Pekingese. With his wife, they had success in the showring with the Pekingese.
His service to clubs was outstanding – Frankston & Peninsula Kennel Club rewarded him with Life Membership, as did the Pekingese Club of Victoria, Dandenong Poultry & Kennel Club and the Dog Stewards Association. John was also on the Classic Dog Show Committee.
Up to the time of passing, John was still Patron of both the Pekingese Club of Victoria and Dandenong Poultry & Kennel Club.
A valued steward until failing eyesight preventing him continuing in this capacity.
Sadly missed by all who knew him…

We will share funeral details once we have been advised.

Kevin Evans. 16/8/1930-31/1/2026
Involved in our Dog World since the age of 19, Kevin was an exhibitor, breeder, administrator and judge.
Exhibitor/breeder of Collies (Rough), with great success over decades. For his many years of service as Secretary and later as President, Kevin was rewarded with Life Membership of the Collie Club of Victoria. The Bearded Collie Club also honoured him with Life Membership.
A well respected judge for several groups, one of his proudest moments was judging the Collie Club of Vic Championship Show in 2003.
As age began to take its toll, Kevin retired from showing and judging, but everyone will remember him sitting ringside, supporting his son and daughter showing their Bearded Collies.
Will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

The Funeral Service for Mr James Kevin Edward Evans will be held at
Tobin Brothers Expressions of Life Chapel, 21 Lyall Road, Berwick on
Tuesday 10th February 2026 at 2pm.

Further details available at tobinbrothers.com.au

Stratford Dog Agility Club advise that the online provider has been changed from K9 Entries to Top Dog Events.

We have been advised that some emails are being received from Dogs Victoria or Dogs Australia requesting payments, email replies or phone calls, please disregard as they are a scam.

Rochester AH & P Society advise that their order of judging has been updated to the following:

AM SHOW

Group one followed by group two (ring one)

Group four followed by group seven then group six (ring two)

Group five followed by group three (ring three)

PM SHOW

Group two followed by group one (ring one)

Group six followed by group seven then group four (ring two)

Group three followed by group five (ring three)

Members may be aware of a “SCAM EMAIL” which has been sent out claiming to be from the “Dogs Australia Board” (headed “Dogs Australia – Important Member Information), however, if you look closely you will note that the email address is dbirk@htc.net and stephanie@definelinestriping.com

“THIS IS A SCAM EMAIL - DO NOT OPEN OR CLICK ON THE LINK”
Dogs Australia does not email the members of State Controlling Bodies directly.

Dogs Victoria Management and Office Staff extend their sincere condolences to the family and friends of Adam Druce following his passing on Friday, 19 December 2025, after collapsing at the Yarra Valley Kennel Club Championship Show.

Our thoughts are with all those affected during this difficult time.

Dogs Victoria Management and Office Staff extend their sincere condolences to the family and friends of Beth Crabb following her passing on Friday, 19 December 2025.

Our thoughts are with all those affected during this difficult time.

Please be advised that, until further notice, judging ramps will not be in use at KCC Park or the Bulla Exhibition Centre. All judging will therefore be conducted on tables or on the ground.

If clubs are requesting setup of indoors and outdoors for a single event there will be a fee for the second set up.

Thank you to everyone who attended Big Day Out For Dogs on Sunday 14 December 2025!

Here is a link to the photos available on the Dogs Victoria Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EqtKMKEbQ/

These photos were taken by Pup Pix.
Lyn will be sharing the links to access the photos on her facebook page when they are available - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575695330726