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At the recent Dogs Australia Board meeting the following points were noted in relation to the use of ramps effective 01 January 2024: 

1. The use of ramps is not mandatory and is at the sole direction of the judge.
2. Only ramp and ramp optional breeds are to be judged on the ramp.
3. Once a breed has commenced the entire breed is to be judged in the same manner (eg ramp or ground, excluding babies).
4. That the Dogs Australia judges contract be amended to include an area where the judge is to nominate if they require a ramp for ramp breeds.
5. If ramps are not available in the location the club hosting the event is to notify the judge.

For the full Dogs Australia ramp/table/ground regulations refer to Dogs Australia Regulations Part 5, 2.7 Use of Ramps/Tables.”

UPDATE: 

It has been drawn to Dogs Australia's attention that the Shar Pei has been incorrectly listed as a "Ground" dog in the Ramp/Table/Ground Breeds Listing. This appears to have occurred as it is listed as the Chinese Shar Pei in the American Kennel Club's listing of "ramp" breeds not the Shar Pei.

This notice is to advise that the Executive Committee of Dogs Australia has exercised its power under Section 34A.4 of the Constitution to determine that the Shar Pei shall be a "ramp" breed.

The list on the Dogs Australia will be amended in the near future and this change shall apply from 1 January 2024 along with implementation of the relevant regulation