Checking ear tattoo (Photo courtesy GSDCV/B Stone)

Checking height (Photo courtesy DCH)

The weigh-in (Photo courtesy DCH)

Checking depth of chest (Photo courtesy DCH)

Breed Survey Scheme The GSDCA conducts a nationally accredited Breed Survey Scheme for the betterment of the breed.  At 18 months of age or over dogs are presented to a panel of GSDCA Breed Surveyors to be assessed for their worthiness as a breeding prospect.  Areas to be assessed cover temperament, character, gun sureness, anatomical attributes, movement and general soundness.  Major faults of temperament result in failure of the Breed Survey.  Potential breeding partners are recommended according to the outcome.  The object of having dogs presented to survey is to ensure the promotion of sound specimens for breeding as an aim to promote soundness of the breed in general. Successfully surveyed dogs are categorised as suitable for breeding and as either Class 1 (for far above the average) or Class 2 (for above average).  Dogs which do not meet the criteria for either category are not passed. The symbol of * in front of a dog's name indicates that the dog has been successfully breed surveyed. Breed Surveys are held regularly by most Affiliate Clubs throughout the year and are also held the day prior to a National Show usually at the National Show Grounds. To participate, the applicant must be a member of an affiliated Member Club (see Rules to Qualify for Participation at top of page)   requirements for entering a breed survey Eligibility for animals to enter a Breed Survey are : 1.  The animal must be 18 months of age and not over 8 years of age. 2. The animal must be tattooed by a Tattoo scheme recognised by the German Shepherd Dog Council of Australia. 3. The animals must be in possession of an ‘A’ stamp for hips and a ‘Z’ stamp for elbows, or passed any other GSDCA approved evaluation scheme for hips and elbows. 4. The relevant paperwork is to be forwarded to the State Registrar prior to the survey date. The paperwork must include the following : a. The required fee. b. Certified pedigree and certificate of ownership. c. Copies of the ‘A’ and ‘Z’ stamp results/certificate. d. Five generation pedigree. e. For all imported animals a copy of the letter received from the NBC Chairman that details any items and titles have been verified. 5. A coloured high resolution photograph is to be submitted on the day of the Breed Survey, or post / e-mail a photo to the NBC Chairperson within 7 days of the Breed Survey.  The photograph must be high resolution, that is, scanned at 300dpi at postcard size or alternatively a raw camera image that has not been resized.

Checking dentition(Photo courtesy DCH) Crowd Test (photo courtesy GSDCV/B Stone) The gun test (photo courtesy GSDCV/B Stone) The run off (Photo courtesy DCH)

Please note:

• Only entries on the official application form for Breed Survey GSDCA BS1 will be accepted (or on BS4 if applying for interstate Survey).

• For all animals the original documentation (pedigree, hip and elbow results/certificate.) is to be brought to the Survey and shown to the Surveyor.

• All imported males dogs must possess the GSDCA certificate for H neg. clearance prior to being submitted to the Breed Survey Scheme.

• All male progeny from imported bitches must provide the GSDCA certificate H neg. clearance for presentation at Survey.

• Dogs which are listed on the Limited Registrar, can not be accepted for Survey.

• Failure to provide all of the above documentation with an application will result in the animal being unable to participate in a Breed Survey.

• Incomplete compliance with requirements, or criteria, or a false declaration, will result in a Breed Survey result being made null and void, and any award that has been achieved as a result of non-compliance, or a false declaration, will be revoked.

Further reading about Criteria to pass Survey:  

Requirements for Breed Survey (Brief version)
Requirements for Breed Survey (Full version)

Application forms to apply for Breed Survey:

BS1 Application for Breed Survey (For survey of dogs within own state)
BS4 Application for Breed Survey (For survey of dogs Interstate)

breed survey manual Breed Survey Manual (full Breed Survey Manual containing procedures and BS form 1-10)

breed surveyors

CURRENT GSDCA BREED SURVEYORS

Victoria:-
Mrs F Farley, Mr V Tantaro, Mrs J M Neddermeyer, Mr J Rodger, Mr A Henderson, Mrs J Yuen, Mr G Green, Mr I Urie.

New South Wales:-
Mr T Jarvis, Mrs F Stokes, Mr R Bonello, Dr K Hedberg, Mrs M Groth , Mr G Stevenson, Mr J Hugo.

Queensland:-
Mr R Wenham, Mr L Donald, Mr B O'Rourke, Mrs C O'Rourke.

Western Australia:-
Mr J Fenner, Mrs H Gross-Richardson, Mrs R Knuckey (LoA).

South Australia:- 
Mr H J Neddermeyer, Mr D West, Mrs J M Neddermeyer, Mrs J Butterfield, Mrs C Collins, Mr S Collins.

GSDCA Breed Surveyors (photo courtesy G Stevenson)
 

PRE-REQUISITES FOR BREED SURVEYOR STATUS

The person applying for Breed Surveyor Status must have fulfilled the following criteria :

1. The applicant must be a financial member of an affiliate member club of the GSDCA.

2. The applicant must have owned, exhibited and bred German Shepherd Dog for a minimum period of six (6) years. His or her breeding activity is to have included a minimum of five (5) litters from which resultant dogs or bitches individually achieved five (5) Breed Survey Classification ten (10) ‘A’ stamps for Hip Dysplasia and three (3) Excellent gradings in Specialist Shows.

3. The applicant must have served in an elected position on the committee of an affiliate member club of the GSDCA for a term in excess of two (2) years,

4. The applicant must provide evidence of successful breeding.

5. The applicant, as an ANKC Licensed Show judge of the German Shepherd Dog, must have passed the GSDCA Specialist Judges Extension Course and have officiated at a minimum of five (5) shows judging adult classes (Junior and up) conducted by associated clubs, as approved by Council, where critiques and gradings were awarded.

6. The applicant must have adhered to their State’s and National Council’s Code of Ethics.

7. The applicant must have their application endorsed by a member club of the GSDCA in their State or Territory of domicile. Upon endorsement, the applicant must be recommended by the NBC Executive and ratified at the next Annual General Meeting of the GSDCA.

PROCEDURE TO APPLY FOR NATIONAL BREED SURVEYOR STATUS

The current procedure is :

1. Of the current Breed Surveyors, three persons have been given dispensation, from obtaining item 5 of the above criteria. The exception, which applies to these persons, is that they are not required to be in possession of an ANKC Judges license for German Shepherd Dogs.

2. Persons wishing to become Breed Surveyors shall make application to the Chief Surveyor of their State of domicile with supporting evidence of fulfilling all of the pre-requisite criteria listed above.

3. The Chief Surveyor shall seek the endorsement of the member Club prior to submitting the application in writing, to the National Breed Commission Executive. The National Breed Commission Executive shall make its recommendation to the full National Breed Commission. The National Breed Commission Chairman shall notify the State Chief Surveyor and the applicant of its decision.

4. The successful applicant shall be awarded Breed Surveyor Status immediately, but the appointment must be ratified at the next Annual General Meeting of the GSDCA.

national breed survey registrar

The National Breed Survey Registrar has the responsibility for the accurate checking and issuing all of the Breed Survey Certificates.

The Registrar attends all Meetings held by the National Breed Commission and the German Shepherd Dog Council of Australia meets the airfare and accommodation cost.

The Registrar maintains the National Breed Survey Register.

An accurate statement of expenditure is kept and on a regular basis reimbursement can be obtained from the Treasurer of the German Shepherd Dog Council of Australia.