News and updates

At a recent Hilltops Council meeting the council introduced a Draft Policy for the keeping of Domestic Animals. There is currently a 28-day consultation period. Members who live in the Hilltops Shire should read and be aware of this policy and provide feedback to the Council in the appropriate time frame.

The email address for submissions is: [email protected]

Please click here to read and/or download the Drafts Policy.

A firm reminder to all exhibitors setting up for shows, that setting up equipment and gazebos is NOT PERMITTED prior to 2.00pm on Fridays.

Exhibitors are also reminded to please remove their rubbish after the event and ensure that all tent and/or gazebo pegs or stakes are removed from the ground after use. Not only will you need the pegs for your next set up but leaving them can severely damage mowers and equipment if they are nor seen.

French Bulldog Club Media Release regarding health costs for French Bulldogs can be found here.

• Rally on Tuesday 13 August 2024
• Obedience on Tuesday 13 August 2024
• Tricks on Tuesday 13 August 2024
• Scent Work on Wednesday 14 August 2024
• Agility on Wednesday 14 August 2024

Please note Regulations Part 6 – The Register & Registration has been updated in accordance with 5.15 of the February 2023 Special Board meeting minutes.

The amendment to the Regulations relates to a new clause, numbered 8.17.2, covering Juvenile Laryngeal Paralysis Polyneuropathy (JLPP) in Rottweilers which reads:-

8.17.2  Effective from 01/01/23 ALL Rottweilers be tested for JUVENILE LARYNGEAL PARALYSIS POLYNEUROPATHY (JLPP) prior to being mated and only Clear to Clear or Clear to Carrier be permitted. The exception to this is Frozen Semen whereby a sample can be taken from left over semen when a bitch is inseminated and then sent off for testing; in these cases the bitch must be a Clear on the chance the sire may be a Carrier. Certificate to be provided by the Laboratory carrying out testing eg: Laboklin, OFA, Orivet. Samples must be taken by a Vet or a Certified Collector. 

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

• Part II-Show, Clause 19.1.2(f) – AMENDED to include Scent Work
• Part XIII-Code of Ethics, Clauses 2 & 2.1 – AMENDED to allow for recording of compliance reviews/inspections

Please click here to read the fully amended Regulations.

The Dog Lovers Festival is on again at the Sydney Showground on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 August.  As a DOGS NSW member, we strongly encourage to take part in their highly popular Breed Showcase as we have again negotiated an opportunity to exhibit free of charge to promote your breed in front of 25,000+ dog lovers, many of whom are actively looking for their next pooch. 

The Breed Showcase is a great opportunity for visitors to see, compare and meet a wide range of breeds and provides all the information households need when considering the right dog for them.
 
No other event in Australia can provide your Breed Club with direct access to such a large and highly targeted audience and the organisers have made some exciting new improvements to make it a smoother, more valuable opportunity for Breed Clubs at the 2023 event. If you are not part of a club and would like to still promote your breed at the event, please feel free to contact the organisers and apply. 

What’s new for the Breed Showcase in 2023?
•  Digitally printed custom signage with images and information about your breed to promote your beautiful breed.
•  Dedicated rest area (2 metres x 1 metres) built into your stand for your dogs to rest privately.
•  Furniture package including table, chairs and tablecloth.
•  Plus, you will still get all the other great inclusions already offered to members including dedicated website listing, your carpet, walls, lighting, fascia signage and power plus the opportunity to present on the Ask-A-Breeder Stage and take part in Pat-A-Pooch.

Click here to download the detailed Breed Showcase Prospectus for full details.  

Limited stands are now available to Breed Clubs and these will be allocated on first in best-dressed basis so BOOK NOW! 

Click here to submit your application to exhibit.

Please note Dogs Australia have updated their Regulations Part 5 – Conformation Show. Amendments have been made to the following sections:

Item 5.11 – amendment to existing Section 9 relating to the rules for the conduct of FCI/CACIB Shows.

Item 5.12 – addition of New Section 9A relating to the rules for the conduct of FCI – Asia, Africa and Oceania Section (AAOS) A2O Shows.

Item 5.16 – removal of Clause 2.4.2 which read:
“2.4.2  Catalogues are not to be made available prior to one hour before the advertised start time of a conformation show. Royal shows and cluster shows catalogues may be released one hour prior to the first day or first show.”

These amendments are effective from 1 July 2023. 
To read the updated Regulations Part 5 please click here.

The winners have been drawn for DOGS NSW Guessing Competition, which was held at our Information Stand at this year's Sydney Royal Easter Show.

The winners are:

1st Prize (Dog Hamper to the value of $633.25): Melise Webb

2nd prize (Dog Hamper to the value of $465.65): Diana Gamra

Congratulations to our winners and thank you all for participating.

Any DOGS NSW Member wishing to vote on the current Endurance Test submission, please email your vote along with your membership number to the Chair of the Obedience & Tracking Committee Pauline Hartwell - [email protected] by Friday 12 May 2023.

The Submissions can be found here by clicking here.