News and updates

The following information has been received from the FCI Head Office.

Only FCI-NCO judges that appear in the FCI Judges Directory can judge at international FCI-CACIB shows i.e. judges that are NOT listed in FCI Judges Directory CANNOT be invited to FCI international shows.

From 1st August 2024, Dogs Australia Judges who are not listed in the FCI Judges Directory may not be invited to judge at FCI International Shows. Even if, despite this directive, an FCI Country still invites you, and you accept, any awards you give including CACIB’s will not be recognised by the FCI Head Office.

Increasingly, the Dogs Australia Office is receiving inquiries from overseas regarding Australia judges who do not appear on the FCI Judges List, we know that this factor has resulted in a lot of proposed appointments not going ahead.

Dogs Australia have 1,393 approved conformation judges and only 840 are on the FCI Judges list. If you wish to be placed on the list, please complete the attached form by clicking here and then email it to: [email protected]

Although Dogs Australia is an Associate Member of the FCI you cannot call yourself an FCI judge unless you are on the list.

Tracy Barry
Dogs Australia Administrator
July 2024

From Dogs Australia

The National Breed Standards Coordination Group has confirmed Regulations Part 6 – The Register & Registration Clause 9.13 requires correction to the order the varieties of Dachshund appear in the regulations.  Please note below:

Currently reads:

9.13    Dachshund Standard (Long Haired); Dachshund Miniature (Long Haired); Dachshund Rabbit (Long Haired ); Dachshund Standard (Smooth Haired); Dachshund Miniature (Smooth Haired); Dachshund Rabbit (Smooth Haired); Dachshund Standard (Wire Haired); Dachshund Miniature (Wire Haired); Dachshund Rabbit (Wire Haired) (Amended 01/21) (Amended 02/22)

1. All Judged separately with each variety receiving separate Challenge Certificates.
2. Inter variety breeding is NOT approved.
3. Reclassification of size type NOT permitted.
4. Reclassification on coat type between size same types is permitted.

Amended to:

9.13    Dachshund Standard (Long Haired); Dachshund Standard (Smooth Haired); Dachshund Standard (Wire Haired);  Dachshund Miniature (Long Haired); Dachshund Miniature (Smooth Haired); Dachshund Miniature (Wire Haired); Dachshund Rabbit (Long Haired); Dachshund Rabbit (Smooth Haired); Dachshund Rabbit (Wire Haired) (Amended 01/21) (Amended 02/22)

1. All Judged separately with each variety receiving separate Challenge Certificates.
2. Inter variety breeding is NOT approved.
3. Reclassification of size type NOT permitted.
4. Reclassification on coat type between size same types is permitted.

We are arranging for the Group listing to be updated to reflect the correct order and this along with the updated regulations will be made available from their website.

The National Breed Standards Coordination Group has confirmed Regulations Part 6 – The Register & Registration Clause 9.13 requires correction to the order the varieties of Dachshund appear in the regulations. Please note below:

Currently reads:

9.13 Dachshund Standard (Long Haired); Dachshund Miniature (Long Haired); Dachshund Rabbit (Long Haired); Dachshund Standard (Smooth Haired); Dachshund Miniature (Smooth Haired); Dachshund Rabbit (Smooth Haired); Dachshund Standard (Wire Haired); Dachshund Miniature (Wire Haired); Dachshund Rabbit (Wire Haired) (Amended 01/21) (Amended 02/22)

a. All Judged separately with each variety receiving separate Challenge Certificates.
b. Inter variety breeding is NOT approved.
c. Reclassification of size type NOT permitted.
d. Reclassification on coat type between size same types is permitted.

Amended to:

9.13 Dachshund Standard (Long Haired); Dachshund Standard (Smooth Haired); Dachshund Standard (Wire Haired); Dachshund Miniature (Long Haired); Dachshund Miniature (Smooth Haired); Dachshund Miniature (Wire Haired); Dachshund Rabbit (Long Haired); Dachshund Rabbit (Smooth Haired); Dachshund Rabbit (Wire Haired) (Amended 01/21) (Amended 02/22)

a. All Judged separately with each variety receiving separate Challenge Certificates.
b. Inter variety breeding is NOT approved.
c. Reclassification of size type NOT permitted.
d. Reclassification on coat type between size same types is permitted.

The Group listing will be updated to reflect the correct order and this, along with the updated regulations, will be made available from Dogs Australia website.

Please click here to view the Circular 24/2024 with advice from FCI regarding an increase to their Kennel Name fee.

Please click here for the updated 2024 FCI Fee List.

The Procedure for the Registration of International Kennel Names with the FCI Secretariat will be updated accordingly and this will be available from the Dogs Australia website by clicking here. 

Please note Dogs Australia Regulations Part 5 – Conformation Show has been amended in accordance with the February 2024 Special Board meeting minutes – refer Item 6.13 (Clauses 9.5.5 and 9.5.6). These amendments are effective from 1 July 2024. A copy of the confirmed February 2024 minutes is attached for reference.

The Dogs Australia website has been updated with the amended regulations and they can be viewed by clicking here.

The new NSW Pet Registry system is launching next week on July 2nd!

The Office of Local Government is reaching out to request expressions of interest from DOGS NSW members who are breeders with accounts in the existing pet registry system and who would like to be involved in potential media opportunities. The breeders need to be based in Sydney, preferably close to the CBD, and who are expecting litters in the next 2-3 weeks.

We do understand it's short notice, but we ask that any member who fits the criteria, and who would like to be involved, to contact the OLG at [email protected] by lunchtime tomorrow, Friday, 28 June.

Thank you for your assistance.

• All puppies and kittens must be (Lifetime) Registered by 12 weeks of age or upon transfer, whichever happens first
• Pets sold or given away before 12 weeks of age MUST be registered immediately by the owners upon receiving ownership
• Late registration, after 12 weeks of age, will automatically incur a fine
• Transfers to new owners is immediate (including interstate and overseas owners), no more requirement for new owner to claim the pet
• Transfers to interstate or overseas owners do not need a Service NSW or Pet Registry accounts
• SMS and email notifications are sent to owners and breeders to make them aware of obligations re desexing, breeder discount of fees etc

Please see below the confirmed dates for the Sydney Royal Easter Show from 2025 up until and including 2030.

Regrettably, the decision has been made to close the Grounds around the German Shepherd Dog Area at Orchard Hills due to the wet conditions of the grounds.

DOGS NSW apologises for any inconvenience. Members will be notified of further updates as they become available.