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No. Many members of our Associate members own a crossbreed dog and enter in Agility & Obedience Trials.

You can also become an Associate member which entitles you to DOGS NSW magazine every month.

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Dogs Australia has moved to make microchipping compulsory for all registered pedigree dogs across Australia.

Microchipping must be done before registration of a puppy. This was enforced in all States and Territories on 1st January 2012.

DOGS NSW has prepared a handout for breeders to present to the new owners to explain why when they pick up their puppy, at 8 weeks of age or more, that you may not be able to provide them with their puppy’s Certificate of Registration & Pedigree at the time when they take their home due to the mandatory requirement that all puppies are required to be microchipped prior to registration.

Yes, even if you do not plan to breed, show or trial your dog, it is a good idea to transfer your dog into your name. It is also recommended in the case your dog is lost, a search on our database using the microchip number will show you as the owner of the dog making it possible to return your dog to you. This is also a good reason to notify our office when you move.

Transferring the dog also shows that you are the owner of the dog on the Dogs Australia National Business System. Should you ever decide to breed or enter shows and require the registration certificate, the process will be much easier if you are already recorded as the owner on our system. Also, in the event you may lose your registration certificate you do not need to contact the breeder to apply for a duplicate certificate on your behalf.

To transfer your dog, you must have the original pedigree certificate supplied by the breeder and the breeders signature must be present on the reverse side. Fill in your own details sign and post in with required fee for transfer to DOGS NSW, PO Box 632, St Marys, NSW 1790 and DOGS NSW will transfer the dog into your name and send you a new pedigree certificate with your name as the owner.

You do not need to be a member to transfer your puppy. However, if you do plan to breed, show or trial your dog you will need to become a member, you can download the membership application here and submit this with your transfer. 

You should also ensure you transfer your dog with your local council, you should have received documentation from the Breeder which you must take to your local council, the form is also available on the office of local government website. 

Transfer fees can be found here.

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Please visit becoming a breeder for more information on how to become a registered breeder.

• Purchase a purebred puppy of the breed of your choice (which is recognised by the Dogs Australia), from a reputable DOGS NSW registered breeder.

• It is the breeder’s responsibility to sign the transfer section on the reverse side of the Transfer application papers to allow the new owner to transfer the pup into their name.

• Ensure that the breeder feels the puppy is of potential show quality and is registered on the Main Register (Blue Certificate) with DOGS NSW .If the puppy is not already in your name you will need to transfer both DOGS NSW and microchip registration into your name as soon as possible.

• Always ensure you attend a show prior to exhibiting a puppy in your first show.

Read more about preparing for a dog show and what to expect on the day.