Member Noticeboard

Breed Standard updates

Many of our Breed Standards have now been updated to reflect the documents published by the breed standard ‘owners’ between April 2017 and March 2025.

Dogs Australia would like to thank the Breed Standards Committee and DOGS NSW member, Carrie Paine for their work in providing these updates.

Emma Ford
Administrator | Dogs Australia
November 2026

Click here to view the press release

Bulla Amenities Show Committee advise Andrew Azzopardi is unable to fulfil his contract. Tina Button will be the replacement Lure Driver.

Click here to view the Melbourne Royal Show 2026 - Judges Critiques

Expressions of Interest

Opportunities currently exist to join the Investigations Committee on a volunteer basis.

This challenging and varied role offers an opportunity to become more involved with the organisation.

Investigation is a peer-to-peer process surrounding a diverse range of case types; misconduct, animal welfare, registrations, social media etc. Therefore, whilst the role of an investigator may be rewarding, it is not the role for everyone.

Ideally, candidates will volunteer an average of 2-3 hours a week.

Skills and experience

• Ability to remain impartial, fair and highly objective
• Capacity to learn and understand the Dogs Victoria/Dogs Australia Rules and Regulations and their application
• Ability to sort fact and evidence from hearsay enabling decisiveness
• Ability to remain diplomatic and calm
• Capacity to be methodical and organised
• Excellent written/communication/telephone skills
• Access to a computer with experience in the use of Microsoft Office (i.e. word, internet/ email)

Interested members are invited to submit an EOI and resume to Debbie Parker, Office Operations Manager, by email to dparker@dogsvictoria.org.au

Please title your email “EOI – Investigations Committee”. EOIs are sought by COB 30 October 2026

Please click here to read the press release from Dogs Australia: Attention Show judges and dog breeders who are interested in participating in the World Dog Show 2027

International Virtual Trick Dog Competition

Following the announcement of the mutual cooperation agreement between Dogs Australia and the American Kennel Club (AKC), Australia has received an invitation to participate in the annual International Virtual Trick Dog Competition organised by the AKC.

Please click here to see the invitation which includes links to the rules and entry form. Entries are submitted via YouTube videos and although you enter online and not in person, it is similar to the FCI World Challenge where competitors will fund their own expenses.

Questions can be emailed to trickdog@akc.org

We have been advised that a scam has been sent to some members from “Track A Pet” advising that their pet’s microchip number has expired.

Please delete the email if you receive it and do not click any links.

If you would like to, you can contact your local council directly to verify your pet’s registration status.

ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS

Dogs Australia are now accepting Nominations for Retrieving & Field Trial "Hall of Fame" 2026.

Please CLICK HERE to read the Press Release.

The nomination forms are available from the Dogs Australia website at: Retrieving & Field Trial Hall of Fame 2026 Nominations.

Please send all nominations to dparker@dogsvictoria.org.au by 4pm Thursday 29 October 2026.

Please click here to view the Dogs Australia Press Release