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There has been widespread discussion on the handling of dogs in the ring at CACIB Shows. Under the Dogs Australia Associate Agreement with the FCI, CACIB shows in Australia must be conducted under FCI Regulations, the relevant Regulations from both organisations are as follows:

Dogs Australia Regulations Part 5 Conformation Shows
Section 9.5.7 In accordance with the terms of the Associate Membership between Dogs Australia and FCI, all Dogs Australia CACIB Shows are to be conducted under FCI Regulations including group nomenclature and breed standards for the duration of the event.

FCI Regulations Part 12 Restrictions for Judges at CACIB Shows
The dogs that a judge handles at an FCI-CACIB show where he is not acting as a judge must be either bred, owned, or co-owned by him, by a partner, by a member of his immediate family, or by any person living with him in his household.

At its recent meeting, the Board resolved to amend DOGS NSW Regulations Part II-Show, Section 4: Approval of a Show, Clause 4.4, as follows:-

Currently reads
4.4A An Affiliate or licensed body may conduct two (2) Championship Shows in any one year, and may also conduct one or more Parades and/or Open and/or Sanction Shows, except in the case of an Associate Affiliate which may conduct one (1) Championship Show or two Championship shows if both are held on the same day in any one year and a Specialty Club that may, but only on the invitation of the DOGS NSW Spring Fair Dog Show Committee, conduct a third Championship Show in any one year. (02/20)

Be amended to read:
4.4A An Affiliate or licensed body may conduct two (2) Championship Shows in any one year, and may also conduct one or more Parades and/or Open and/or Sanction Shows, except in the case of an Associate Affiliate which may conduct one (1) Championship Show in any one year and a Specialty Club that may, but only on the invitation of the DOGS NSW Spring Fair Dog Show Committee, conduct a third Championship Show in any one year. (02/23)

Please click here to view the full version of Regulations Part II - Show.

Members are asked to please note the following change of dates of the Yuggera Canine Club approved CACIB Shows for 2023, 2024 and 2025:

2023 – Sunday 11th June now changed to Saturday 10th June
2024 – Sunday 9th June now changed to Saturday 8th June
2025 – Sunday 8th June now changed to Saturday 7th June

DOGS NSW Scent Work Working Party and the sport of Scent Work want to take your Club in a fresh and exciting new direction in 2023!

Scent Work is one of the fastest growing sports worldwide, so please take this opportunity to introduce yourself to this thrilling new discipline and the trialling opportunities for both your Club and Members.

Scent Work Trials require minimal equipment to host and, dependant on the club's individual preference and situation, there are options to offer one element/one class trials, multiple elements/classes, single element or full trials. Elements include interior, exterior, container and vehicle searches and, similar to other dog sports, there are four classes (levels) commencing at Novice to Masters. Elements and classes can be mixed and matched to suit club space and member power.

The DOGS NSW Scent Work Working Party and Judges are eager to work with Clubs to offer support and guidance, from applying for a trial date, to completion of trial.

Find out more about how to start to share this popular sport with your members; interest in holding a Scent Work Trial; or if the Club would like to host a demonstration of the sport to your club members.

For more information: 0433 127 245 or Email: [email protected]

The booklets have been released by FCI and cover the following to present an in-depth explanation of the importance of dog welfare related matters and their connection to our activities.  These documents target the everyday dog keeper, presenting complex materials related to responsible dog keeping to prevent dog welfare matters and better understand the importance of registered breeding.

What Does Responsible Breeding Mean?

Why Choose a National Canine Organisation Registered Breeder?

Preparing and Caring for your Puppy

In accordance with the October 2022 Dogs Australia Board meeting minutes (Item 5.2) please find copy of Regulations Part 9 – Non Resident Judges which has been amended in relation to Clause 2.1 on page 3, Section 4 on pages 4 & 5, Clauses 5 and 7 of the Procedure on pages 7 & 8.  The amended regulations can be viewed here at the Dogs Australia website.

Also available are a copy of the amended Overseas Judges Application form, which now incorporates both Conformation and Performance Sports Judges.  This form will replace the existing Overseas Judges application forms for Conformation and the various Disciplines. The form can be downloaded here under the Conformation and Disciplines as well as being made available with Regulations Part 9.

These amended documents are effective from 1 January 2023. 

The Office of Local Government has extended the closing date for expressions of interest in its NSW Pet Registry Closed Pilot Recruitment Scheme.

Please click here to view the revised NSW Pet Registry Recruitment Flyer.  

Pilot Objectives
The new NSW Pet Registry will support positive animal welfare outcomes and the successful identification and ownership transfer of cats and dogs. There will be dramatic improvements in the
functionality of the system for all users. The features prioritise instant interactions, accurate data collection, rapid task completion, enhanced communications between users, as well as elevating the experience to be easy and enjoyable.

The pilot is an important step forward in the development of an exciting new system for all users. The pilot starts with entering litter details into the system and ends at the stage of transferring litters to new homes. It is focused on NSW Breeders and Owners and is a full digital experience.

Pilot Timing and Scale
The pilot will run over a period of approximately 5 months, commencing mid December 2022.
• 10 NSW Breeders
• 30+ Kittens or Puppies
• 30+ Owner

In accordance with Item 6.12 where the National Lure Coursing Committee Chairperson’s report was endorsed, Dogs Australia website has been updated with the amended Regulations Part 3L – Regulations for the Conduct of Lure Coursing Judges Training & Assessment Program which are effective from 1 January 2023.  

The approved changes do not make significant changes to the requirements for Judges Training.  It has been updated to clarify which of the attributes and pre-requisites are required to enter a Judges Training Scheme, and what is required after training is completed to be elevated as a Judge.  It also adds an additional title to the pre-requisites to provide for a pathway for Judges who have Coursing Ability dogs, instead of Sighthounds. The amended regulations can be accessed from Dogs Australia website by clicking here. 

In addition, the Board approved the Lure Driver Competency Standards document which is effective from 1 January 2023 and is available under the Lure Coursing Rules from Dogs Australia website. Click here to view. 

At its December 2022 meeting, the Board of Directors resolved to amend DOGS NSW Regulations Part VI: Judges-Performance Disciplines, as follows:-

THAT DOGS NSW Regulations Part VI: Judges – Performance Disciplines, Section 2 – Entrance Qualifications, which currently reads as follows:-

2.1.8.5 have personally trained a dog to Rally Excellent Title, applied and been granted the dog’s title and supply full details thereof to the Board of Directors.

Be amended to read:-

2.1.8.5 have personally trained a dog to Rally Master Title, applied and been granted the dog’s title and supply full details thereof to the Board of Directors.


THAT DOGS NSW Regulations Part VI: Judges – Performance Disciplines, Section 5 - DOGS NSW Obedience Judges Training & Examination Scheme, which currently reads as follows:-

Section 5.6: Eligibility

6.4.2.3 The applicant must have judged at, at least, three (3) recognised Community Companion All Breeds Obedience Club Trials and supply details prior to the Practical Examination.

Be amended to read:

Section 5.6: Eligibility

6.4.2.3 The applicant must have judged at, at least six (6) recognised Community Companion All Breeds Obedience Club Trials and supply details prior to the Practical Examination.