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Royal Geelong A&P Society advise Mr Eric Soti (SA) is unable to fulfil his judging appointments.

Group five and General Specials at the Friday show, group two, group four and Baby Puppy Sweepstakes at the Saturday show, group three and group six at the Sunday show will now be judged by Mrs Patricia Cutler (NSW).

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

Werribee Obedience Dog Club advise Mrs Dawn Ayton is unable to fulfil her appointment. UDX and Open at this Obedience Trial will now be judged by Mrs Gaye Todd.

Whippet Association advise that class 14 has been added to the schedule.

Borzoi Club advise Dr Carla Day is unable to fulfil their property class appointment.
Property Classes will now be judged by Mrs Sylvia Meekings.

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

Eastern Suburbs Obedience Dog Club advise Lynn Klecka and Mark Klecka are unable to fulfil their appointments. UD will now be judged by Ray Ashman and Rally Novice will now be judged by Helen Evans.

German Shorthaired Pointer Club advise Amy Butler is unable to fulfil her appointment. This SprintDog Trial will now be judged by Tina Button and Michelle Spencer.