News and updates

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.

At its October 2022 meeting, the Dogs Australia Board of Directors resolved to amend Dogs Australia Regulations Part 6: The Register & Registration, Section 6: Rules for Registration, by the inclusion of an additional Clause, numbered 6.13, and which reads as follows:-

6.13 Prefix Application and Examination (Added 10/22, 5.16. Effective 01/01/23)

6.13.1 Each Member Body to follow the Dogs Australia National Prefix Examination Framework.

6.13.2 No Member of a Member Body may be granted a prefix prior to completing and passing the Prefix Examination requirements of the relevant Member Body, as per the Dogs Australia National Prefix Examination Framework.

6.13.3 No Member of a Member Body be granted a prefix unless they have been a Member of a Member Body for a minimum period of 6 months.

6.13.4 No Member of a Member Body may mate a bitch in their ownership on the Dogs Australia National Register prior to the granting of a prefix.

6.13.5 No Member of a Member Body may apply to register a litter on the Dogs Australia Register prior to the granting of a prefix.

6.13.6 Reciprocal recognition of prefixes will apply between Member Bodies who apply the same minimum standard as per the Regulations.

A copy of the full Regulations Part 6, as amended, can be accessed on the Dogs Australia website by clicking here.

At its December 2022 meeting, the Board resolved to amend DOGS NSW Regulations as follows:-

• Part I-The Register & Registration:  Section 3 Clause 3.1 and Section 5 Clause 5.1
• Part XI-Inquiries, Investigations & Appeals:  Section 7 Clause 7.1 and Clause 7.2(b) and Clause 7.4 and Clause 7.10

The Board also resolved to include an additional Clause, numbered 32, into DOGS NSW Regulations Part XIII-Code of Ethics.  Please note that any breaches of this new Clause 32 attracts a penalty in accordance with DOGS NSW current penalty regime as follows:-

             1st Offence             $200

             2nd Offence            $500

             3rd Offence             $1,000

             4th Offence             Member to Inquiry

Please click here to view all of the changes.