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Notice to Members - Conformation Trainee Judges Practical Handling

Members are advised that the Trainee Judges Practical Handling session scheduled for Sunday 9th August will not proceed.

Trainee Judges have been notified by their Group Leaders that, as two Practical Handling sessions have already been conducted this year, there is no requirement for the third scheduled session to proceed.

This notice is provided for the benefit of the members who so generously volunteer their dogs to assist with these training sessions. Dogs SA sincerely thanks you for your continued support and contribution to the education of our future judges.

Extraordinary General Meeting

12th August 2026, 7.00pm

Dogs Tasmania National Retrieving Trial

11th, 12th & 13th September 2026

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 Metropolitan Kennel Club Of SA Inc

Championship Show

8th August

Mr P Danaher will be replacing Ms L Martin in Group 2

Port Pirie Kennel Club Inc

Fundraising Show

19th & 20th September

There are a few changes to Judges which are now on the updated Schedule

Coral Gray will not be judging for this show.

Multiple changes have been made.

Closing Time Extension

Dogs SA Junior Handler Committee

Championship Show

Online Only

Thursday 30th July

At the June 2026 Dogs Australia Special Board meeting the Board approved updates to the attached Sled Sports Event Rules, effective 1 January 2027.

Dogs Australia are calling for Expressions of Interest from Sled Sports judges if they are interested in being an inaugural judge for either or both the new disciplines of Canicross and Bikejoring to ensure we have a united and effective judging community Australia wide to set our events and training schemes up for success. 

 Download Rules

Please submit any EOIs by COB Monday 24 August 2026 to Dogs SA.

info@dogssa.com.au

In the first twenty-three years of elections, Dogs Australia has received nominations for 61 dogs and 49 people to be considered for induction into the Retrieving & Field Trial Hall of Fame.  From the nominations received 39 outstanding dogs and 31 exceptional people have been inducted.

Download Application Form Outstanding Gundog

Download Application Form Prominent Person

The criteria for the two categories for selection are the following:

1. Outstanding Gundogs (must be permanently retired from further competition and have not competed for the past 12 months, or be deceased)

         (a)  Their record as a winning dog i.e., CLUB – STAKE – DATE –
                 JUDGE PLACE and/or

         (b)  Their production record.

         (c)  The eligibility for a dog should be based on its entire
               competitive career and previous record as a producer,
               not merely for a particular win or for a heroic deed 
               within the field and retrieving trial sphere.

         (d)  Subject to the receipt of a formal application, dogs that
                have been awarded the title of Grand Champion and
                have gained a total number of points equal to, or     
                greater than, twice the total number required for that
                award, shall automatically be inducted into the Hall of
                Fame. Such applications must include full particulars
                and a brief resume of the dog's career.

          (e)  Subject to the receipt of a formal application, dogs
                winning at least two National Championships in the
                 same discipline shall automatically be inducted into
                 the Hall of Fame. Such applications must include full
                 particulars and a brief resume of the dog's career.

     2.  Prominent Persons:

           (a)  Club Official

           (b)  Judge

           (c)  Owner

           (d)  Handler

The distinction of nomination should be accorded to those who
have made outstanding contributions to the field or retrieving game. Nominees should be givers to the sport and not takers.

Nominations are now being called for the current year. In addition to applications submitted in relation to Outstanding Gundogs 1 (d) and 1(e), a maximum of two other outstanding gundogs and two prominent persons may be elected each year.

Nomination:

1. Clubs or Members may nominate DOGS and PEOPLE considered worthy of awards, including full details of accomplishments within the above categories and with verification. In the case of dogs, nominations should include the full name, title, owner and date of birth.

2. [Please note it is a condition of nomination that the nominator/s provides accurate written material supporting the nomination.  In the absence of such accurate supporting material or should the supporting material later prove to be inaccurate in areas of significance, the Selection Panel for the Dogs Australia Retrieving & Field Trial Hall of Fame reserves the right to reconsider its decision and if appropriate, delete the name of the Prominent Person or Outstanding Dog from the list of inductees.]

      2. Nominations shall close on the 30 October 2026
          at respective Member Body offices
          (email info@dogssa.com.au ) for forwarding
          to Dogs Australia.

      3.  Please use the proforma nomination forms that are
           available from all Member Body offices and the
           Dogs Australia website

SURVEY RESULTS BULLMASTIFF

AGE OF STUD DOG REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION OF BULLMASTIFF PUPPIES ON MAIN OR LIMITED REGISTER

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SHOW TRAINING IS HELD EVERY WEEK UNLESS OTHERWISE ADVISED ON THIS POST OR FACEBOOK

Next Class Wednesday 5th August

Head Trainer – Richard Chapman-Stevens

Baby Puppy classes start at 6.00pm (3 – 6 months)

Adult classes start at 6.45pm (over 6 months)

All members welcome – Gold coin donation to cover lights

Dogs SA, David Roche Park, Cromwell Road Kilburn – please remember to sign in with your name and membership number

Please be advised the Kerry Loo toilets are open for Members at Show training classes. The bathroom in the Marsula Brine is not for use on Wednesday nights.

Membership and Judges Renewals are due the 1st January every year.

Dogs SA Office are always happy to post you a card if you are unable to view online at a cost of $5.00.

You can pay over the phone by credit card, pay via Membaroo, pay cash at the counter, send in cheque or money order – Renewal forms in November magazine​

• 2026 Renewal Membership Form
• 2026 New Membership Form
• Online Renewal Membership- Dogdom