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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.