Member Noticeboard

Portland & District Kennel Club advise Mr Donald Mahoney (NSW) is unable to fulfil his judging appointment.

Friday 6 November 2026
Group two will now be judged by Mrs Patrice Johansen (QLD) after group seven
Group four will now be judged by Mr John Mitchell (QLD)

Saturday 7 November 2026
Group seven at the AM Show and group one at the PM Show will now be judged by Mr John Mitchell (QLD)
General Specials at the PM Show will now to judged by Mr Douglas Anderson

Sunday 8 November 2026
Group five and Veteran Sweepstakes will now be judged by Mr John Mitchell (QLD)

Portland & District Kennel Club advise Mr Jonathon Nash is unable to fulfil his appointments.

Group three at the Friday show, group one at the Saturday AM show, group two at the Saturday PM show and group seven at the Sunday show will now be judged by Mr Douglas Anderson.

Click here to view the Melbourne Royal Show 2026 - Judges Critiques

Portland & District Kennel Club advise Mr Gerald Price (NZ) is unable to fulfil his appointments.

Group three at the Friday show, group one at the Saturday AM show, group two at the Saturday PM show and group seven at the Sunday show will now be judged by Mr Jonathon Nash

Expressions of Interest

Opportunities currently exist to join the Investigations Committee on a volunteer basis.

This challenging and varied role offers an opportunity to become more involved with the organisation.

Investigation is a peer-to-peer process surrounding a diverse range of case types; misconduct, animal welfare, registrations, social media etc. Therefore, whilst the role of an investigator may be rewarding, it is not the role for everyone.

Ideally, candidates will volunteer an average of 2-3 hours a week.

Skills and experience

• Ability to remain impartial, fair and highly objective
• Capacity to learn and understand the Dogs Victoria/Dogs Australia Rules and Regulations and their application
• Ability to sort fact and evidence from hearsay enabling decisiveness
• Ability to remain diplomatic and calm
• Capacity to be methodical and organised
• Excellent written/communication/telephone skills
• Access to a computer with experience in the use of Microsoft Office (i.e. word, internet/ email)

Interested members are invited to submit an EOI and resume to Debbie Parker, Office Operations Manager, by email to dparker@dogsvictoria.org.au

Please title your email “EOI – Investigations Committee”. EOIs are sought by COB 30 October 2026

Please click here to read the press release from Dogs Australia: Attention Show judges and dog breeders who are interested in participating in the World Dog Show 2027

International Virtual Trick Dog Competition

Following the announcement of the mutual cooperation agreement between Dogs Australia and the American Kennel Club (AKC), Australia has received an invitation to participate in the annual International Virtual Trick Dog Competition organised by the AKC.

Please click here to see the invitation which includes links to the rules and entry form. Entries are submitted via YouTube videos and although you enter online and not in person, it is similar to the FCI World Challenge where competitors will fund their own expenses.

Questions can be emailed to trickdog@akc.org

We have been advised that a scam has been sent to some members from “Track A Pet” advising that their pet’s microchip number has expired.

Please delete the email if you receive it and do not click any links.

If you would like to, you can contact your local council directly to verify your pet’s registration status.

ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS

Dogs Australia are now accepting Nominations for Retrieving & Field Trial "Hall of Fame" 2026.

Please CLICK HERE to read the Press Release.

The nomination forms are available from the Dogs Australia website at: Retrieving & Field Trial Hall of Fame 2026 Nominations.

Please send all nominations to dparker@dogsvictoria.org.au by 4pm Thursday 29 October 2026.