News and updates

Following results of submissions received, there was majority in favour of adding the German Pinscher to the Herding List.

As per the decision from the October 2025 Board meeting, the Dogs Australia Herding Committee has accepted the decision, effective immediately.

The following DOGS NSW Regulations were updated at the June 2026 Board meeting:-

Part I:  The Register & Registration
Clause 4.1(d) & (e) - AMENDMENT

Part IV:  Judges
Clause 4.10 – DELETED in its entirety

Part XIII:  Code of Ethics 
Clause 19 – NEW
Clauses 19 to 35 RENUMBERED 
 
The amended Regulations can be found here.

The Canine Control Council (Queensland) Ltd, trading as Dogs Queensland, is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee dedicated to promoting responsible dog ownership, the ethical breeding and preservation of purebred dogs, and the advancement of canine activities including showing, breeding and training of all dogs across Queensland.

As the organisation continues to evolve within a changing community and economic environment, Dogs Queensland recognises the need to develop a contemporary, robust and forward-looking strategic plan. This plan will guide the organisation’s direction, strengthen its governance and service delivery, and ensure it continues to effectively support its members and the broader canine community over the next [e.g., 3–5] years.

This Request for Tender invites experienced and qualified consultants to submit proposals for the development of a comprehensive and actionable strategic plan for Dogs Queensland.

Please click here for the Request for Tender document for consideration.

ATTENTION:  Judges who are licensed to judge Dachshunds (including All Breeds Judges, Hound Judges, Single Breed:  Dachshund Judges)

Please click here for the FCI Circular, which applies to Dachshunds, when they are being judged at CACIB Shows in Australia or in FCI Countries.

• Mr B & Mrs C Sonter – BLIGH PARK
• Mr M McLaren & Ms H Park – DULWICH ILL
• Ms R Toovey - BEGA
• Mrs K Bloomfield - WAUCHOPE

UPDATE: Welsh Corgi (Pembroke & Cardigan) Breed Standard Extensions

The National Breed Standards Coordination Group received a submission from the National Welsh Corgi Council to update the breed standard extensions for the Cardigan and Pembroke, to bring them in line with the Royal Kennel Club standard.  

After reviewing the submission, the NBSCG has agreed for the existing breed standard extensions on the Dogs Australia website to be replaced with the updated standards.

Click below to view:

Corgi (Cardigan)

Corgi (Pembroke)

The DOGS NSW Strategic Plan 2026-2030 can be viewed here.

To follow is information provided by Dr Arthur House, Chief Assessor Australia, Respiratory Function Grading Scheme who has received an updated list of breeds that can be assessed under the Scheme from the Royal Kennel Club:

Boston Terrier
Chihuahua
Shih Tzu
Boxer
Dogue de Bordeaux
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
British Bulldog
French Bulldog
Affenpinscher
Japanese Chin
Pekingese
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
King Charles Spaniel
Pomeranian
Griffon Bruxellois
Maltese
Pug

These breeds are grouped as follows:

Bulldog / French bulldog / Pug / Japanese Chin and Pekingese are breeds considered high risk for BOAS (10% grade 0)

Griffon Bruxellois, Boston Terrier, Dogue de Bordeaux, King Charles Spaniel and Shih Tzu are breeds considered moderate risk for BOAS (25 - 50% grade 0)

Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chihuahua, Boxer, Affenpinscher, Pomeranian and Maltese are breeds considered lower risk for BOAS (50% grade 0 and 75% grade 0 or 1)

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

Part II-Show
• Clause 4.4B - AMENDMENT
• Clause 6.7(3) – NEW Clause

Part VI-Judges-Performance Disciplines
• Section 2, Clause 2.17(a)1 – AMENDMENT
• Section 5, sub-Section 12, Clause 12.3, sub-Clause 12.3.1 – AMENDMENT
• Section 5, sub-Section 12, Clause 12.4, sub-Clause 12.4.1 – AMENDMENT
• Section 5, sub-Section 12, Clause 12.4, sub-Clause 12.4.2 – AMENDMENT
• Section 5, sub-Section 12, Clause 12.4, sub-Clause 12.4.3 – NEW Clause
• Section 5, sub-Section 12, Clause 12.5, sub-Clause 12.5.1 – AMENDMENT
• Section 5, sub-Section 12, Clause 12.5, sub-Clause 12.5.2 – AMENDMENT
• Section 5, sub-Section 12, Clause 12.6, sub-Clause 12.6.3 – NEW Clause
• Section 5, sub-Section 12, Clause 12.7, sub-Clause 12.7.1 – AMENDMENT
• Section 5, sub-Section 12, Clause 12.7, sub-Clause 12.7.2 – AMENDMENT
• Section 5, sub-Section 12, Clause 12.7, sub-Clause 12.7.3 – NEW Clause

Part XIII-Code of Ethics
• Clause 9.1: NEW Clause

Part XIV – Guidelines for the Care and Management of Keeping and Breeding Dogs
• Clause 4.1.3: ADDITION wording
• Clause 10.2.5: NEW Clause

Please click here to view the amended Regulations.

Following a survey last year relating to the age of stud dogs’ requirements for registration of Bullmastiff puppies on the Main or Limited Register, it was unanimously resolved at the February 2026 Special Board meeting that the survey results be endorsed. As a result of the decision, Regulations Part 6 – The Register & Registration Clause 8.14 will be amended as follows:

8.14.4 A Bullmastiff male may NOT be used at stud before the age of 12 months is reached. Puppies born where the stud dog was not 12 months of age at the date of mating shall be registered on the Limited Register only and flagged “NOT TO BE UPGRADED”

8.14.5 Semen can be collected over 9 months of age but cannot be used until the dog is over 12 months of age and had the relevant health testing requirements for that breed. Puppies born where the stud dog was not 12 months of age at the date of mating shall be registered on the Limited Register only and flagged “NOT TO BE UPGRADED”

The Regulations at Part 6 – The Register & Registration Clause have now been updated on the Dogs Australia website. Click here to view the updated Regulations.

Click here to view a Press Release on Dogs Australia website entitled Bullmastiff Survey Results.