DOGS NSW

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History of Dogs New South Wales 

The control of canine affairs in New South Wales, Australia was unified in 1948 with the formation of the Royal Agricultural Society Kennel Club. Under the guidance of the Royal Agricultural Society, the Club was formed to promote and improve the registration and classification of purebred dogs in NSW.

In 1988, the then RAS Kennel Control changed its name to the NSW Canine Council.

In 1989, the NSW Canine Council "broke away" completely from the RAS. Negotiations undertaken by the NSWCC resulted in the leasing of 80 hectares of State Government land at Erskine Park on the outskirts of Sydney.

In August 1990, work began on the construction of the now named Bill Spilstead Complex for Canine Affairs, and headquarters were established there the following year.

On 30 April 1993, Her Majesty the Queen granted approval for the prefix Royal to be used by the NSW Canine Council, and in February 1994 the Royal NSW Canine Council was incorporated as a Company Limited by guarantee.

Due to a greater need for community members to access the knowledge and services of the RNSWCC, members motioned in November of 2005 that the the RNSWCC trade as Dogs New South Wales. This name was launched on the 1st of July 2006, representing the Royal NSW Canine Council Ltd.

Functions and Objectives

The principal objectives of the Dogs NSW are to:  

• Promote and raise the standards of breeding purebred dogs.
• Maintain the Register of purebred dogs.
• Promote responsible dog ownership amongst the Members and community.
• Promote the various activities of the Dogs NSW, which include Dog Shows, Obedience, Agility, Working and Sporting Dog Trials.
• Dogs NSW and its members support best breeding practices and assist and make contributions to canine veterinary research.
 

Did You Know  

• 2.2 million Australian households have one or more dogs.  
• There are 182 dogs for every 1,000 Australians.
• Australians spend $1.17 billion each year on their dogs - an average of $1 per day for every dog.
• One in every three dog care dollars is spent in New South Wales.
• The dog food market is worth $560 million a year.
• Australians buy $230 million worth of pet care, including health care products.
• 25,000 purebred dogs are registered with the DNSW every year 

Why You Should Join Dogs NSW

Support, Advise, Advocacy and Lobbying Provide support, advise and act as advocate, regarding Local Government dog management matters. Respond to Government and regulatory dog issues.

Dogs NSW Magazine DNSW members receive 12 editions of Dogs NSW each year, which provides articles of canine interest and keeps members informed of all happenings and events within the DNSW.

Dogs NSW Events DNSW members and their guests are welcome at any of DNSW events held each year. Whether it be agility, conformation, obedience, retrieving, herding, earthwork etc.

Dogs NSW Web Site - www.dogsnsw.org.au The DNSW has a web site that can answer most queries about DNSW and related canine issues. The web site also has direct links to a number of other canine web sites that you will find of interest.

Obedience Training & Breeder Education Contact the DNSW office for details of the nearest obedience club in your area or the next course details.