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Bendigo Agricultural Show Society advise Mrs Julie Dickinson Franks is unable to fulfil her group two appointment at the PM show.

Group two at the PM show will now be judged by Mr Rick Berwick after group six.

Sunbury Canine Club advise Mr Colm Hastings (Ireland) is unable to fulfil his group 7A - Dalmatians appointment.

Group 7A will now be judged by Mr Cristian Castillo (Chile).

Bendigo Agricultural Show Society advise Ms Fiona Ellis is unable to fulfil her group one appointment at the AM show and group seven appointment at the PM show.

Group one at the AM show will now be judged by Mrs Robyn Carter.
Group seven at the PM show will now be judged by Mrs Carol Hobday.

Knox Obedience Dog Club advise Roger Padfield is unable to fulfil his appointment. Novice, Excellent and Masters Gamblers will now be judged by Peter Buykx.

Portland & District Kennel Club advise Mr Gerald Price (NZ) is unable to fulfil his appointments.

Group three at the Friday show, group one at the Saturday AM show, group two at the Saturday PM show and group seven at the Sunday show will now be judged by Mr Jonathon Nash

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

Working Dog Club advise Mr Cristian Castillo (Chile) is unable to judge Old English Sheepdogs.

Old English Sheepdogs will now be judged by Mrs Rose Hastings (Ireland).

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