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(i)    Where a Judge is contracted to judge the Starter Trick Dog Class, the maximum number of exhibits will be 50 per day.

(ii)    Where a Judge is contracted to judge the Novice Trick Dog Class, the maximum number of exhibits will be 50 per day.

(iii)    Where a Judge is contracted to judge the Intermediate Trick Dog Class, the maximum number of exhibits will be 40 per day.

(iv)    Where a Judge is contracted to judge the Advanced Trick Dog Class, the maximum number of exhibits will be 30 per day.

(v)    Where a Judge is contracted to judge multiple classes, the maximum number of exhibits will not exceed 40 per day.

(vi)    Where a Judge is contracted to judge at an evening test, the maximum number of exhibits will not exceed 30.

• FCI Application Form: Request to Turn a Reserve CACIB into a CACIB Show
• Procedure for Upgrade of a Reserve CACIB to a CACIB

(a)  Supply any dog to commercial dog wholesalers or retail pet dealers. (07/14)

Members are reminded of the requirement for exhibiting dogs in Neuter Classes, as follows:-

DOGS NSW Regulations Part II-Show, Section 6:  Classes for Exhibit at a Show, Clause 6.1:  Neuter Classes (Notes), Note (v), which reads:-

(i)    Only dogs or bitches registered with a Dogs Australia Member Body as a "neuter" on the Main Register shall be eligible to compete in either Class 15,16,17 or 18. (07/23)

Applications for Neuter Titles for dogs not registered as a “neuter” on the Dogs Australia Main Register prior to exhibiting in the Neuter Class will not be accepted by the DOGS NSW Office.

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

PART II-Show
Clause 10.4(e) – AMENDED
Lause 19.2 – AMENDED CLAUSES 19.2(b) & (d)
Clause 20.1B & C – NEW CLAUSES 20.1B(ix) & 20.1C(iv)

PART XI-Inquiries, Investigations & Appeals
Clause 7.1 - AMENDED
Clause 7.5 - AMENDED

PART XIII-Code of Ethics
Clause 10 - AMENDED
Clause 28(ii) – NEW DOT POINT 1

Dogs Australia have received confirmation from the Canadian Kennel Club that they now recognise the breed PUMI.

We have arranged for Regulations Part 9 Appendix A listing the ANKC Breeds not recognised by the Canadian Kennel Club to be updated with the removal of this breed from the listing.

Please see the press release from Dogs Australia regarding the requirements for registration for the Murray River Retriever.

Mission Statement 2025 There are 4 Regional Committees as follows:-

● Northern (including Inland & Coastal)
● Western
● Southern
● Illawarra & South Eastern

These Regional Committees represent DOGS NSW in their NSW regional areas and promote its aims and objectives.
Regions exist to publicise core beliefs, principles and ethics of our organisation amongst members, the general public, media, and major influencers including State and Local Government.

OBJECTS
● Create a forum for Affiliates to present issues at Region meetings to be taken to DOGS NSW Board meetings by Regional Directors, who are the Board’s Representatives
● To promote to the general public, the importance of and benefits associated with purchasing a dog from a DOGS NSW or kindred body registered breeder
● To promote and encourage the breeding of purebred dogs registered with DOGS NSW or kindred body
● To promote and encourage the holding of canine exhibitions, shows, competitive trials and dog sports
● To encourage public attendance at Regional canine activities via media and social media platforms
● To educate DOGS NSW members and the general public regarding all aspects of purebred dogs
● To promote and raise the standards of competing in all canine disciplines
● To promote opportunities for Regional members to participate in education related activities such as Show Secretary, Ring Steward, Junior Handler courses, Lectures & Seminar

Currently reads:

14. A member shall not breed a bitch causing it to whelp more than six times. (Amended 06/22, 4.2 – effective 01/01/2023) 

Amended to read:

  14. A member shall not breed a bitch causing it to whelp more than five (5) times.

A breach will result in all progeny of the litter being registered on the Limited Register and marked “never to be upgraded.

This amendment is effective from 1 June 2025.