Tuesday, 13 August 2019
At the 2019 Special Board meeting ANKC has recognized Trick Dog as a new sporting discipline from 1 January 2020 and will be under the umbrella of the ANKC Dances with Dogs Committee.
As a result, the following documents are now available to view:-
This information will be added to our Dogs Activities webpage shortly. Any queries can be referred to Sue Cordwell via cordwes@bigpond.com Sue is the Chair of Dogs Victoria Dances with Dogs Sub-Committee & ANKC State Representative for Trick Dogs.
Friday, 9 August 2019
The Bulla Facilities Committee have been busy with ground improvements at Bulla Exhibition Centre. Recent planting of the hedge row at the western end of the facility has recently been completed.
Our thanks to Grounds Maintenance Australia and the Bulla Facilities team for a job well done.
Tuesday, 6 August 2019
Thanks to WIN News for this wonderful coverage of Bendigo and Eaglehawk Kennel Club shows, showcasing Dogs Victoria members and their purebred dogs at their best.
Click here to see the news footage which aired yesterday.
Wednesday, 31 July 2019
Clubs are reminded of the following:
Dogs Victoria regulation 3.5.3:
“Any affiliated body that wishes to change the date that has been allocated for the holding of a Championship Show, Open Show, Parade or Trial, shall make application for the change. No application will be considered within six (6) months of the scheduled date of such fixture”
Dogs Victoria regulation 7.6.6:
“Fixture schedules that require publication must be submitted to the Dogs Victoria office for approval at least FOUR months prior to the first of the month in which the fixture is being held. Fixture schedules not being published must be submitted to the office for approval at least THREE months prior to the first of the month in which the fixture is being held.”
Our Frequently Asked Questions (Club Requirements) webpage has been created as a reference point for your convenience.
IT IS NOT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE DOGS VICTORIA OFFICE TO MAKE SURE ALL PAPERWORK IS LODGED WITHIN THE ADEQUATE TIME FRAME
MONETARY PENALTIES WILL APPLY IF REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT ADHERED TO
Wednesday, 31 July 2019
Following feedback received from members, Management Committee have agreed to cease the 12-month trial, where the Dogs Victoria office staff allocated a group to the inside ring, for all breeds shows held at the Dogs Victoria Bulla Exhibition Centre.
Management Committee encourage all breeds clubs utilising this venue to rotate the group allocated, to the indoor ring for their shows and outdoor rings for general specials, at their discretion.
Thursday, 25 July 2019
In the links below you can view Dogs Victoria submission to the ANKC in relation to the National review of both ANKC Obedience and Rally rule books.
These documents were collated by OTEC following the meeting with both judges and handlers in May 2019.
Wednesday, 24 July 2019
Tuesday, 23 July 2019
For our members convenience, information about the Pet Exchange Register and how to apply for a source number has now been added to our website.
This can be located via the Victorian Legislation > Government Legislation page found here
Wednesday, 17 July 2019
A summary of minutes from the ANKC Special Board meeting in June 2019 are now available to view here
Wednesday, 10 July 2019
Dogs Victoria Obedience, Tracking & Endurance Committee (OTEC) is offering obedience instructors the opportunity to become Dogs Victoria Obedience Instructors. This will provide obedience instructors with accreditation and recognition of the training and experience that they have gained through their club’s training program. Read More
Further to the notice published in the January 2023 Gazette, members are advised that the Annual General Meeting of the Victorian Canine Association Inc will be held on Wednesday 24 May 2023 commencing at 7.30pm at KCC Park (face-to-face) and virtually for those members that find it more convenient.