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20-03-2026
Posted with permission of Jose Duval
President Spanish Kennel Club
Jose M. Duval
We are living through a decisive moment for the future of cynology in Europe and across the world.
In several countries, legislative and political trends are emerging that seek to challenge the legitimacy of selective breeding, to stigmatize certain dog breeds, and to weaken the standing of the organizations that have, for generations, preserved, regulated and improved them through knowledge, structure and responsibility.
This is not a minor development. It’s not a passing debate and it should not be underestimated.
What is at stake is not only the future of individual breeds but the legitimacy of responsible cynology itself:
our standards, our expertise, our breeders, our institutions, and our right to participate fully in shaping the policies that will determine the future of purebred dogs. In the face of this reality, silence is not an option.
We cannot accept the indiscriminate stigmatization of dog breeds as though breed identity itself were a problem.
We, serious breeders, judges, specialists and National Canine Organizations cannot accept being treated with suspicion while uncontrolled breeding, opaque commercial practices, lack of traceability and breeding outside any ethical or technical framework continue to escape equivalent scrutiny.
Responsible cynology is not the enemy of animal welfare. On the contrary, it is one of its strongest guarantees.
To defend selective and organized breeding is to defend knowledge against improvisation, responsibility against disorder, traceability against opacity, and long-term improvement against arbitrariness. It is to defend a system based on standards,
oversight, accumulated experience, accountability and continuous progress. Its also to defend something deeper than regulation alone.
Dog breeds are not a frivolity nor a caprice. They are part of the cultural, historical and functional heritage of our societies.
They are a living expression of the long and extraordinary partnership between human beings and dogs. In every breed there is memory, function, adaptation, character and identity. In every well-bred dog there is the result of generations of commitment, discipline and knowledge.
This must be said clearly: defending responsible cynology does not mean denying challenges, rejecting reform or refusing
improvement. On the contrary, serious cynology demands high standards, healthy and functional dogs, balanced temperaments,
sound breeding decisions, transparency, shared good practices and a permanent commitment to better outcomes.
But there is a profound difference between improving and dismantling, between rigorous review and ideological hostility, between responsible reform and the unfair demonization of breeds, breeders and official standards.
This is why I believe that the time has come for NCOs to act with greater unity, clarity and determination.
We must not allow others to define us without us. We must not allow policy to be shaped in the absence of those who know
this field best. We must not arrive late to debates that directly affect our breeds, our breeders and the future of our Institutions.
We must be present wherever cynology is being discussed and regulated: in national governments, in European institutions,
in international bodies, in veterinary and academic forums, in the media and in the wider public conversation.
And we must be present with a voice that is calm, credible and constructive — but also firm, united and impossible to ignore.
For this reason we need to strengthen cooperation, coordination and strategic solidarity across borders. We must share knowledge, support evidence-based approaches, defend responsible breeding openly and consistently, and ensure that our organizations are recognized as part of the solution, not misrepresented as part of the problem.
As President of the RSCE and member of the international dog community, I wish to state my position clearly:
I believe in a cynology that is strong, modern, united and respected, in the value of dog breeds and in the legitimacy of responsible selective breeding.
I believe in the importance of official breed standards understood as references for type, function and health. In the dignity of the serious work carried out by breeders within our organizations, and I believe that our institutions have both the right and the duty to be heard in every debate affecting the present and future of purebred dogs.
The time for timidity, vague messages or assuming that others will speak for us is over.
This is a time for conviction, unity and strength.
I will not step back from this task. I will defend our ideas, tradition, culture, modernity and, as far as necessary, the right of responsible cynology to be respected, represented and heard.
Because this is a just cause, a necessary cause and, ultimately, we are defending the real welfare of the dog, and a heritage built over generations through knowledge, discipline and responsibility.
Jose M. Doval - RSCE

Ehrlichiosis in Australia

10-03-2026
Attention all members:
Please see the attached Press Release from Dogs Australia regarding Ehrlichiosis in Australia

John Davis & Kevin Evans

04-02-2026

We are saddened to hear of the loss of long term members John Davis and Kevin Evans

Vale – John Davis
A longtime DV (formerly KCC) member, John’s journey in the dog world encompassed Great Danes and also Pekingese. With his wife, they had success in the showring with the Pekingese.
His service to clubs was outstanding – Frankston & Peninsula Kennel Club rewarded him with Life Membership, as did the Pekingese Club of Victoria, Dandenong Poultry & Kennel Club and the Dog Stewards Association. John was also on the Classic Dog Show Committee.
Up to the time of passing, John was still Patron of both the Pekingese Club of Victoria and Dandenong Poultry & Kennel Club.
A valued steward until failing eyesight preventing him continuing in this capacity.
Sadly missed by all who knew him…

We will share funeral details once we have been advised.

Kevin Evans. 16/8/1930-31/1/2026
Involved in our Dog World since the age of 19, Kevin was an exhibitor, breeder, administrator and judge.
Exhibitor/breeder of Collies (Rough), with great success over decades. For his many years of service as Secretary and later as President, Kevin was rewarded with Life Membership of the Collie Club of Victoria. The Bearded Collie Club also honoured him with Life Membership.
A well respected judge for several groups, one of his proudest moments was judging the Collie Club of Vic Championship Show in 2003.
As age began to take its toll, Kevin retired from showing and judging, but everyone will remember him sitting ringside, supporting his son and daughter showing their Bearded Collies.
Will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

The Funeral Service for Mr James Kevin Edward Evans will be held at
Tobin Brothers Expressions of Life Chapel, 21 Lyall Road, Berwick on
Tuesday 10th February 2026 at 2pm.

Further details available at tobinbrothers.com.au

22-12-2025

Dogs Victoria Management and Office Staff extend their sincere condolences to the family and friends of Adam Druce following his passing on Friday, 19 December 2025, after collapsing at the Yarra Valley Kennel Club Championship Show.

 

Our thoughts are with all those affected during this difficult time.

22-12-2025

Dogs Victoria Management and Office Staff extend their sincere condolences to the family and friends of Beth Crabb following her passing on Friday, 19 December 2025.

 

Our thoughts are with all those affected during this difficult time.

Requesting double setup for events

17-12-2025

If clubs are requesting setup of indoors and outdoors for a single event there will be a fee for the second set up.

Big Day Out For Dogs Photos!

16-12-2025

Thank you to everyone who attended Big Day Out For Dogs on Sunday 14 December 2025!

Here is a link to the photos available on the Dogs Victoria Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EqtKMKEbQ/

These photos were taken by Pup Pix.
Lyn will be sharing the links to access the photos on her facebook page when they are available - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575695330726

15-12-2025
Dogs Victoria acknowledges the tragic events in Bondi.
To our Jewish members and families, please know
that we are thinking of you during this deeply difficult time.
There is no place for violence, hatred or fear in our community.
Dogs Victoria stands for inclusion, respect and unity.
We extend our heartfelt support to all those impacted
and to the families grieving at this time.
Our community is strongest when we stand together
with compassion, care and understanding.

Attention All Members

01-12-2025

Please be advised that a new Scale of Charges has been implemented effective 1 December 2025.

The updated Scale of Charges can be accessed on the Dogs Victoria website: https://www.dogsvictoria.org.au/forms/fees-scale-of-charges/

All forms that include fees have been updated accordingly. Please ensure you download and use the new versions of all forms.

Additionally, due to a significant number of declined payments, a declined credit card fee will now be applied.

Please also note that manual litter registrations will now incur a processing fee. To avoid this fee, members are encouraged to submit litter registrations via Show Manager.

Thank you for your cooperation.

24-11-2025
Dear Members,
Dogs Australia has noted in its recent Board Minutes that the FCI has reminded them of a clause in their agreement relating to the registration of kennel (prefix) names with the FCI. This process has existed for many years, and some Australian breeders already choose to register their prefixes internationally for additional protection.
Dogs Australia has also confirmed that it has no intention of taking this matter further at this time.
In line with this, DOGS Victoria wishes to reassure Members that we will not be introducing any compulsory requirement for FCI prefix registration.
We appreciate that our Members already manage various costs associated with breeding, membership, and renewals. We do not believe that an additional international registration fee needs to be added unless a Member personally chooses to take up the option.
What this means for Members
• Your DOGS Victoria prefix remains fully recognised and protected within Australia.
• There is no requirement for you to register your prefix with the FCI.
• Members who wish to register voluntarily may do so directly with the FCI. The fee, set by the FCI, is a once-only cost of 10 Euros (approximately AUD $16).
DOGS Victoria will continue to adopt a practical and member-focused approach. If circumstances change or further information becomes available, we will update Members promptly.
Kind regards,
Debbie Parker, Office Operations Manager
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