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At its recent meeting, the Board resolved to amend the following Regulations:-

Part II-Show

THAT DOGS NSW Regulations Part II-Show, Clause 12.21, which currently reads in part:-

12.21        Use of Runner by Disabled Person (03/08)
(a)    Upon application, the Board of Directors will consider requests from disabled Members to use the services of a runner to assist in the exhibition of dogs in conformation Classes.

Be amended to read:-

12.21        Use of Runner by Disabled Person (03/08)

(a)       Upon application, the Board of Directors will consider requests from disabled Members to use the services of a runner, for one or more dogs/breeds, to assist in the exhibition of dogs in conformation Classes.

Please click here to read the full amended Regulation.

Part X-Affiliated Bodies

THAT DOGS NSW Regulations Part X – Affiliated Bodies, Clause 1.3(b), be amended as follows:

 Currently reads:
1.3      An applicant for Affiliation or Associate Affiliation shall not be admitted as an Affiliate or an Associate Affiliate unless:-
(b)       being a club:

(i)  that has in its Constitution the provisions set out in this sub-rule and appearing immediately hereunder:

 OBJECTS

The objects of the Club are:
(a)       to affiliate with DOGS NSW;
(b)       to promote and encourage the breeding of pure bred dogs;
(c)       to promote and raise the standards and exhibiting of dogs;
(d)       to promote the holding of exhibitions and shows and to conduct exhibitions and shows, competitive trials and dog sports; (07/12)
(e)       to foster, promote and protect the interests of exhibitors of dogs at exhibitions and shows;
(f)        to collect, verify and publish information relating to dogs and the breeding and exhibitions of dogs;
(g)       to educate and encourage members, breeders and judges to abide by the requirements and standards approved by DOGS NSW for the conduct of exhibitions and shows;
(h)       to promote good fellowship and sportsmanship amongst members and those participating in or attending at exhibitions and shows;
(i)        to inform members of and make known to them the laws and regulations of the State relating to the ownership and care of dogs, and the responsibility of owners for the conduct and actions of their dogs;
(j)        to hold functions and lectures relating to dogs and to the objects of the Club generally;
(k)       to make awards and donate prizes for competition at exhibitions and shows and for the competition by breeders and exhibitors of dogs;
(l)        to foster relations with other Clubs and bodies having similar aims;
(m)     to promote and assist and to make contributions to canine veterinary research and other worthy canine causes;
(n)       to invest the funds of the Club not immediately required in such manner the members shall determine;
(o)       to carry on such other activities or promote or encourage interest in the breeding, upkeep and training of and the general well-being and improvement of all breeds of dogs and to do all such other things as may be necessary or conducive to carry out the objects of the Club;

Be amended to read:

1.3      An applicant for Affiliation or Associate Affiliation shall not be admitted as an Affiliate or an Associate Affiliate unless:-
(b)    being a club:

(i)   that has in its Constitution the provisions set out in this sub-rule and appearing immediately hereunder:

OBJECTS

The objects of the Club are:

(a)       to affiliate with DOGS NSW;
(b)       to promote and encourage the breeding of pure bred dogs;
(c)       to promote and raise the standards and exhibiting of dogs;
(b)       to promote the holding of exhibitions and shows and to conduct exhibitions and shows, competitive trials and dog sports; (07/12);
(c)       to foster, promote and protect the interests of exhibitors of dogs at exhibitions and shows;
(f)        to collect, verify and publish information relating to dogs and the breeding and exhibitions of dogs;
(g)       to educate and encourage members, breeders and judges to abide by the requirements and standards approved by DOGS NSW for the conduct of exhibitions and shows;
(d)       to promote good fellowship and sportsmanship amongst members and those participating in or attending exhibitions and shows;
(i)        to inform members of and make known to them the laws and regulations of the State relating to the ownership and care of dogs, and the responsibility of owners for the conduct and actions of their dogs;
(j)        to hold functions and lectures relating to dogs and to the objects of the Club generally;
(e)       to make awards and donate prizes for competition at exhibitions and shows and for the competition by breeders and exhibitors of dogs;
(f)        to foster relations with other clubs and bodies having similar aims;
(g)       to promote and assist and to make contributions to canine veterinary research and other worthy canine causes;
(n)       to invest the funds of the Club not immediately required in such manner the members shall determine;
(h)       to carry on such other activities or promote or encourage interest in the breeding, upkeep and training of and the general well-being and improvement of all breeds of dogs and to do all such other things as may be necessary or conducive to carry out the objects of the Club.

Please click here to read the full amended Regulation.

Part XIII-Code of Ethics

THAT DOGS NSW Regulations Part XIII-Code of Ethics, Clause 10, be amended as follows:

Currently reads:
10.  A Member shall not breed a bitch that results in it whelping more than six times without prior veterinary certification of fitness for further breeding and without prior approval of the Board of Directors except under extenuating circumstances where application for registration of the litter may be considered by the Board of Directors.

Note:  The relevant form can be accessed on the DOGS NSW Website by clicking here.  Alternatively, a Veterinary Certificate which identifies the bitch by microchip is acceptable. (12/23)

Be amended to read:
10.      A Member shall not Breed a bitch that results in it whelping more than six five (5) times without prior veterinary certification of fitness for further breeding and without prior approval of the Board of Directors except under extenuating circumstances where application for registration of the litter may be considered by the Board of Directors. for litters whelped after 1 January 2025. (06/24)

A breach of Clause 10 will result in all progeny of the litter being registered on the Limited Register and marked “never to be upgraded”, (06/24)

AND
The Member will be subject to disciplinary action under the current penalty regime. (06/24) (06/24)

Note:  The relevant form can be accessed on the DOGS NSW Website by clicking here.  Alternatively, a Veterinary Certificate which identifies the bitch by microchip is acceptable. (12/23)

 Please click here to read the full amended Regulation.

The DOGS NSW Media & Government Legislation Committee has drafted 2 documents as follows:-

1. Document 1 identifies the main concerns with the proposed legislation. This is the document that the Media & Government Legislation Committee are sending to all NSW Parliamentarians regarding the Puppy Farm Bill. This document is for your information.

2. Document 2 identifies the 20 major points in simple dot point form for easy referral. This document should be read in conjunction with the Document 1, above.

DOGS NSW encourages all members to follow up with their Local Member using the facts contained within those documents. DO NOT COPY AND PASTE, it must be individually written as it will carry more weight.

The 2 documents can be accessed by clicking on the following links:-

• Document 1
• Document 2

As this Bill is being debated now, it is necessary that our DOGS NSW members act quickly.

The CJEP Examinations Committee will be conducting Practical Examinations in the 2024/2025 CJEP as follows:-

16 November 2024

AM                  Toys
PM                  Gundogs

17 November 2024

AM                  Terriers
AM                  Utility
PM                  Hounds

24 November 2024

AM                  Working Dogs
PM                  Non-Sporting

To be eligible to sit a Practical Examination, you are required to meet the requirements of DOGS NSW Regulations Part III-2024/2025 Conformation Judges Education Program, Clause 10.15 & 10.16, which state:-

10.15       Should a Trainee not achieve a pass result in a Practical Examination, then to qualify to take a further Group Practical Examination a Trainee Judge must judge a further twenty five (25) dogs and examine and critique a further fifty (50) dogs concurrent with the training Program in progress, in accordance with 6.1.2, above, and submit the approved enrolment form accompanied by the requirements of this clause.  They may then attempt the next available Practical Examination in that training Program.

10.16       Should a Trainee hold a pass result in the Theory Examination, to qualify to take a Group Practical Examination a Trainee Judge must complete all requirements for Clause 6.1.2:  Module 2-Practical Experience and Clause 6.1.3:  Module 3-Breed Specialty Show concurrent with the training Program in progress and submit the approved enrolment form accompanied by the requirements of this clause.  The Trainee Judge may then attempt the next available Practical Examination in that training Program.

The full Regulations can be viewed on the website here.

The Application Form for these Practical Examinations can be accessed from the website here.

 Closing date for applications is Friday 4 October 2024 and the fee is $114.00 (inc GST).

Please click here to view the current attached listing of FCI recognised breeds not eligible for CACIB Shows.

This listing is available from the Dogs Australia website.

After consultation with the National Breed Standards Coordination Group, please find below the updated Ramp/Table/Ground breed listing as referenced in Regulations Part 5 – Conformation Shows Clause 2.7.  The following FCI recognised breeds have been added:

•  Group 4 – Porcelaine. Ground or Ramp
• Group 5 – Mudi – Ramp or Table
• Group 6 – Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog (Sharplanina) - Ground

 The updated listing is available from the Dogs Australia website at the following two locations:

https://dogsaustralia.org.au/members/judges/listing-of-table-ramp-and-ground-breeds/

https://dogsaustralia.org.au/members/rule-regulations/regulations/

With an increase of dogs requiring rehoming in NSW, pounds and shelters are at full capacity. This has put a greater pressure on Rescue Groups to help with the rehoming of homeless or unwanted dogs.

The RNSWCC Health & Welfare Charity wants to help support anyone who can home a vulnerable dog. This can include financial support so please get in touch to discuss your circumstances and to start the application process. Please click here for an application form and email your completed application to: [email protected]

Hugh Gent OAM
President
RNSWCC Health and Welfare Charity Ltd
The Charity is endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR). ABN 25 623 980 165

Sports NSW is considering re-opening the Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program.  

If your Club is interested in applying you can register your interest by clicking here: Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program - Expression of Interest 2024 (nsw.gov.au)

At its meeting last week, the Board resolved to amend DOGS NSW Regulations Part II-Show as follows:-

Clause 4.4B - AMENDED

4.4B   Notwithstanding the above, an All Breeds Dog Club (excluding an Associate Affiliate) or a Regional Committee of DOGS NSW may obtain approval to conduct a third Championship Show on either a casual or on a permanent basis, provided that such show is held in conjunction with at least one of that Affiliate or Committee’s existing Championship Shows and is held on a weekday in the immediately preceding week or the immediately following week, or on the same day as that of an existing Championship Show. Applications to conduct such a 3rd Championship Show on either a casual or permanent basis will only be considered by the Board where a written application is lodged with the DOGS NSW Secretary more than nine months prior to the date upon which it is proposed to conduct the 3rd Show         

AND

Clause 13.1(a) – AMENDED and 13.1(b) - NEW
13.1(a)  A dog shall not be exhibited at a recognised show unless an application for its entry in such show has been accepted by the Show Committee conducting such show lodged and paid for online or received by the Secretary of the Club by mail.

13.1(b)   An entry for an exhibit can only be rejected if the online or paper entry is not received by the closing date of entries or without full payment.

At its recent meeting, the Board resolved to include the following new Clauses into DOGS NSW Regulations Part IV - Judges:-

4.2(c) Breaches of Clauses 4.2(a)(i) & (b), above, will be subject to the following penalty regime:-

1ST Offence        WARNING
2ND Offence       $200.00 fine
3RD Offence       $500.00 fine

for Judges signing contracts that they are not eligible to judge at shows in accordance with DOGS NSW Regulations regarding time and distance, effective 1st January 2024, and further, the Judge be responsible for the costs incurred by the relevant Clubs. (04/24)

AND

4.3(c) Breaches of Clauses 4.2(a)(i) & (b), above, will be subject to the following penalty regime:-

1ST Offence        WARNING
2ND Offence       $200.00 fine
3RD Offence       $500.00 fine
for Judges signing contracts that they are not eligible to judge at shows in accordance with DOGS NSW Regulations regarding time and distance, effective 1st January 2024, and further, the Judge be responsible for the costs incurred by the relevant Clubs. (04/24)

Click here to view the Regulations.

The amended Rules for the conduct of Scent Work Trials together with Regulations Part 3N – Scent Work Trials Judges Training Scheme, which will become effective from 1 July 2024, are now available from the Dogs Australia website. 

Please click here to view the Conduct of Scent Work Trials.

Please click here for the Regulations Part 3N – Scent Work Trials Judges Training Scheme.

In addition, please click here to view a memo from the National Scent Work Committee Chair, Susan Turner, which provides a summary of the key changes in the Scent Work Rules that Member Bodies need to be aware of, as well as a copy of the Scent Work Title Information Sheet.