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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

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.

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

Please be advised that a new Scale of Charges has been implemented effective 1 December 2025.

The updated Scale of Charges can be accessed on the Dogs Victoria website: https://www.dogsvictoria.org.au/forms/fees-scale-of-charges/

All forms that include fees have been updated accordingly. Please ensure you download and use the new versions of all forms.

Additionally, due to a significant number of declined payments, a declined credit card fee will now be applied.

Please also note that manual litter registrations will now incur a processing fee. To avoid this fee, members are encouraged to submit litter registrations via Show Manager.

Thank you for your cooperation.

We have been advised of a scam targeting Dogs Victoria members. A scammer is calling individuals claiming to be from Dogs Victoria, stating they are seeking a payment and requesting credit card details.

Important Information:

• These calls are fraudulent.
• Dogs Victoria does NOT contact judges by phone to request payments.
• We believe the scammers are obtaining contact numbers from the Dogs Australia website judges list.

If you receive such a call:

• Do NOT provide any personal or financial information.
• Hang up immediately.
• Consider reporting the incident to relevant authorities.

Please share this message with fellow members and stay vigilant.

Melbourne Royal Show 2025 - Judges Critiques:

Mr Peter Berchtold

Mr Attilla Czegledi

Mr Ross Delmar

Mr Paul Scanlan