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ATTENTION: ALL MEMBER BODIES

30-04-2026

To follow is information provided by Dr Arthur House, Chief Assessor Australia, Respiratory Function Grading Scheme who has received an updated list of breeds that can be assessed under the Scheme

from the Royal Kennel Club:

Boston Terrier
Chihuahua
Shih Tzu
Boxer
Dogue de Bordeaux
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
British Bulldog
French Bulldog
Affenpinscher
Japanese Chin
Pekingese
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
King Charles Spaniel
Pomeranian
Griffon Bruxellois
Maltese
Pug 

These breeds are grouped as follows:

Bulldog / French bulldog / Pug / Japanese Chin and Pekingese are breeds considered high risk for BOAS (10% grade 0)

Griffon Bruxellois, Boston Terrier, Dogue de Bordeaux, King Charles Spaniel and Shih Tzu are breeds considered moderate risk for BOAS (25 - 50% grade 0)

Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chihuahua, Boxer, Affenpinscher, Pomeranian and Maltese are breeds considered lower risk for BOAS (50% grade 0 and 75% grade 0 or 1)

CHANGE TO START TIME - CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL CLUB - THURSDAY 7 MAY 2026

30-04-2026

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club advise that their SprintDog Trial on Thursday 7 May 2026 start time has been updated to 9am.

 

CHANGE TO START TIME - CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL CLUB - WEDNESDAY 27 MAY 2026

30-04-2026

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club advise that their SprintDog Trial on Wednesday 27 May 2026 start time has been updated to 9am.

CHANGE TO START TIME - WHITE SWISS SHEPHERD DOG ASSOCIATION - WEDNESDAY 17 JUNE 2026

30-04-2026

White Swiss Shepherd Dog Association advise that their SprintDog Trial on Wednesday 17 June 2026 start time has been updated to 9am.

UPDATE TO SHOW - GORDON SETTER CLUB - SATURDAY 2 & SUNDAY 3 MAY 2026

28-04-2026

Please be advised that the Gordon Setter Club’s Trials on Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 May 2026 have been cancelled.

CHANGE TO JUDGE - WANGARATTA KENNEL & OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB - SATURDAY 9 & SUNDAY 10 MAY 2026

23-04-2026

Wangaratta Kennel & Obedience Dog Club advise Ms Patricia Looker is unable to fulfil her appointment. The appointment will now be judged by Miss Merrae Balaam.

UPDATE TO SHOW - DOGS VICTORIA BULLA AMENITIES - SUNDAY 3 MAY 2026

21-04-2026
Please be advised that Cairn Terriers can be awarded challenges at the Sunday Show

ATTENTION:  ALL MEMBER BODIES

14-04-2026

At the February Dogs Australia Board of Directors meeting The National Dances with Dogs and Trick Dog Committee was granted permission to develop a criteria for a Trick Dog Champion Title.  Such criteria to come only within the existing rules. 

The committee wishes to give all members in Australia the opportunity to have their say in what is considered a worthy Trick Dog Champion using the existing rules.

4.3 Ratification of the minutes of the National Dances with Dogs/Trick Dog Committee meeting held 12 December 2025

It was unanimously RESOLVED on the motion of B Murfet/B Parker that the minutes of the National Dances with Dogs/Trick Dog Committee meeting held on 12 December 2025 be endorsed subject to the committee submitting a proposal for the approval to progress the development of inviting submissions for the introduction of a Trick Dog Tests Champion Title to the June 2026 Special Board meeting.

The decision of the National Committee will be presented to the Dogs Australia Board of Directors at the October Conference for endorsement and, if ratified, be available to members from the 1st January 2027.

Members to give feedback for a Trick Dog Champion Title no later than 30 May 2026.

Proposal:  Trick Dog Champion Title

Any submission to include:

a)  criteria required to gain a qualifying score for the title;

b)  number of qualifying certificates to gain the title;

c)  criteria for the introduction of the title;

d)  format of the Title Certificate.

EXAMPLE

‘TK.CH.’ for dogs that have qualified for the title of Trick Dog Advanced (TKA) in connection with, and before the name of each dog, who has gained a further (10) Qualifying Certificates of 95 points or higher in the Advanced Class under at least three (3) different Judges.

Please send feedback to Sue Cordwell:

cordwes@bigpond.com

ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS:

13-04-2026
OUTLINE OF PROPOSED CHAMPION CLASS
The following was received from Dogs Australia late Friday afternoon regarding the survey that was sent out:
Outline of proposed Champion Class
The basic premise around the Class is listed below:
· All male non‐Champions compete in their normal classes and then Challenge dog is awarded.
· Then all the male Champions come in with the male Challenge winner to choose best male and the winner gets Challenge points
· All the female non‐Champions compete in their normal classes and then Challenge female is awarded.
· Then all the female Champions come in with the female Challenge winner to choose best female and the winner gets Challenge points
· The best male and best female then compete for Best of Breed and they get Challenge points
· This system would mean that there would be 2 lots of challenges for each sex in each breed.
Proposed Procedure for Implementation of Champion Class
1. Ordinary (Non‐Champion) Males: All untitled male dogs over six months of age compete in their usual ordinary classes. The Challenge Dog and Reserve Challenge Dog are then awarded. Points are allocated as per the standard Challenge Certificate procedure.
2. Champion Males: All titled male Champions compete in the Champion Class. Dogs are judged and placed in order of merit (1,2,3 etc).
3. Best Dog: The Challenge Dog winner and 1st place Champion Dog compete against each other for Best Dog. If the Challenge Dog is the winner, this dog will receive additional points and the Best Dog Certificate, in line with current procedures. If the Champion Male is the winner, this dog will receive points for the first time, in line with current procedures.
4. Runner‐Up Best Dog: The dog that is defeated in the Best Dog round remains in the ring. It is then joined by either the Reserve Challenge Dog or the 2nd place Champion Dog (where applicable) to determine Runner‐Up Best Dog.
SECTION 1 – DEFINITIONS and CLASSES
1.1 Definitions
1.1.1 Best of Breed Certificate – certificate awarded to the Best of Breed winning dog or bitch at Championship Shows.
1.2.2 Best Dog/Bitch Certificate – certificate awarded to the winning dog or bitch who is not the Best of Breed winner at Championship Shows.
1.1.3 Challenge Certificate – certificate awarded to the challenge dog and challenge bitch (selected from ordinary class 2/2A through to and including class 11/11A), who is not the Best of Breed or Best Dog/Bitch winner at Championship Shows.
1.1.4 Best Non‐titled Exhibit (no certificate) – additional points awarded to the best non‐titled exhibit (selected from the Challenge Dog and Challenge Bitch), who is not the Best of Breed or Best Dog/Bitch winner at Championship Shows.
1.2 Classes for Exhibit at a Show
1.2.1 General Classes
Minor Puppy 2 For dogs aged six and under nine months, who do not have the title of Champion confirmed by the issue of a Registered Pedigree Certificate by the official closing date of entries.
Puppy 3 For dogs aged six and under twelve months, who do not have the title of Champion confirmed by the issue of a Registered Pedigree Certificate by the official closing date of entries.
Junior 4 For dogs aged nine and under eighteen months who do not have the title of Champion confirmed by the issue of a Registered Pedigree Certificate by the official closing date of entries.
Intermediate 5 For dogs aged eighteen and under thirty‐six months, which are not Champions, or have not gained sufficient points to qualify as a Champion by the official closing date of entries.
Novice 6 For dogs six months of age or over which have not won a First Prize at any Parade, Open Show or Championship Show. Baby puppy and Local classes excepted. (For the purpose of class (6) First Prizes won up to and including the day before the date of entry close in a Show only shall be taken into account but such restriction shall not apply in the case of a Special Prize for which more than one win is required).
Graduate 7 For dogs six months of age or over which have not won a Challenge Certificate up to and including the day before the date of entry close.
Limit 8 For dogs over twelve months of age which are not Champions, or have not gained sufficient points to qualify as a Champion, up to and including the day before the date of entry close.
State Bred 9 For dogs six months of age or over bred in the State or Territory in which they are exhibited, which are not Champions, or have not gained sufficient points to qualify as a Champion by the official closing date of entries.
Australian Bred 10 For dogs aged six months or over bred in Australia, which are not Champions, or have not gained sufficient points to qualify as a Champion by the official closing date of entries.
Open 11 For dogs aged six months or over and of a breed or variety recognized by Dogs Australia, which are not Champions, or have not gained sufficient points to qualify as a Champion by the official closing date of entries.
Veteran 12 7 years and over
Veteran 13 10 years and over
Bred by Exhibitor 14 For dogs aged six months and over, which are not Champions, or have not gained sufficient points to qualify as a Champion by the official closing date of entries. The exhibit must be owned and handled by the breeder of record. The exhibit must be handled throughout the breed classes, all group and general specials classes by the owner or part owner of the prefix under which the exhibit was originally registered.
Note:
Should members have any further concerns or questions please refer them to your own Member Body Directors who should be able to provide a response

ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS

09-04-2026

Please be advised that Dogs Australia sent out a survey this morning via Vero Voting.
This is NOT a scam.

If you have deleted the email entirely from your deleted folder, please contact:
Vero Voting, telephone support is available on 1300 702 898, between 8:30am to 5pm AWST
Vero will be able to advise of next steps.

If you do not receive the survey by close of business today please contact Vero Voting.

Please click here to open the “How to Participate” document

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