The German Shepherd Dog Council of Australia has a number of rules and regulations developed under its constitution to ensure the orderly running of its business and national schemes.

GENERAL

To qualify for participation in German Shepherd Dog Council of Australia Schemes.

To participate in any German Shepherd Dog Council Schemes that are conducted for and on behalf of the German Shepherd Dog Council of Australia, one must be a member of an affiliated member Club of the German Shepherd Dog Council of Australia.

If a dog is owned in partnership, provided one partner is a member of an affiliated Member Club, then the normal fee structure shall apply.

Residents of Australia who are non-members of any affiliated Member Club may apply for participation in a German Shepherd Dog Council of Australia Scheme provided that the equivalent of one years subscription fee plus the joining fee of that member Club, is paid in addition to the normal fee applicable to the desired scheme.

Residents of New Zealand wishing to participate in a German Shepherd Dog Council of Australia Schemes, must be a member/or member of an affiliate of the New Zealand German Shepherd Dog Advisory Council.

GSDCA Tattoo Regulations (July 2005)
 

Link to Tattoo Regulations (July 2005) - PDF Format

No GSDCA Tattoo Number, No Validation of GSDCA Scheme Eligibility.

From the National Breed Commission Chairman – Mrs. Joylene M. Neddermeyer.

Since taking over the position of the National Breed Commission Chairman it has certainly made life very busy and hectic and interesting to say the least. At the National Breed Commission Meeting in July 2001, there was a lot of discussion on several topics but one which seemed to be of a concern to those present was the fact that incorrect tattoos were being found when animals come to survey.

This article explains the responsibility of the breeders, the Tattoo officers and the owners of animals, which participate in the GSDCA Breed Improvement Schemes.

It must be emphasized that owners of animals need to take a more responsible attitude towards correctness of paperwork when participating in the GSDCA Breed Improvement Schemes.

It has been one of my most unpleasant duties over the last twelve months when I have contacted owners of animals advising them that the paperwork is incorrect and informing them the animal is required to be re-x-rayed. The owner is understandably upset and can be quite irate especially over the telephone but as I have stated I am only the messenger and unfortunately the Rules have not be adhered to.

To all members and breeders, the National Breed Commission Executive can only once again reiterate the only accepted means of positive identification that the German Shepherd Dog Council of Australia accept for any of the GSDCA Breed Improvement Schemes is a GSDCA tattoo or a tattoo from a GSDCA recognised scheme.

Breeders - The breeder’s first responsibility is to ensure the following :

1. Record the last tattoo number of the previous litter.
2. That the tattoo number and the animal correspond.
3. On completion of tattooing the litter make sure the paperwork is correct.

1. Check the provided paperwork and also the last tattoo number from the previous litter. 
2. Carry out tattooing in accordance with the Rules and Regulations laid down by the GSDCA.
3. Use the correct Hauptner 7mm pliers, the correct ink, (Hauptner ink - black or green) 
4. Ensure the ink is evenly and adequately applied to have a clear distinct tattoo.

1. Breeders should check prior to new owners receiving their puppy that the tattoo is clearly visible and corresponds to the paperwork.
2. If a mistake is made by the tattoo officer e.g. double numbers, or a wrong letter, the National GSDCA Tattoo Registrar should be notified immediately in writing detailing the mistake and a copy of the correspondence should be forwarded to the National Breed Commission Chairman to place on file.

Procedure if a Tattoo is Difficult to Read :

Case 1. If the tattoo is partially visible, but you are unable to read the entire tattoo. The dog is to be tattooed when under anaesthetic for the hip/elbow xray, by a club tattoo officer, not the veterinarian, in the left ear with its original tattoo prefix/number.

Case 2. If the tattoo is not visible at all, then the owner is to apply for an "AUS" number. This is to be applied when the dog is under anaesthetic for the hip/elbow xray, by a club tattoo officer, not the veterinarian, in the right ear.

In both cases, the attending club tattoo officer is to report this to the club's Tattoo Registrar for GSDCA recording purposes.

Council Service Awards - Service Medallions to Members.

The GSDCA Executive may in its own right and by a majority decision award Service Medallions each year. The member Clubs may nominate up to two members per year for the Service award.

The presentation of the Service Medallion will be made at an event conducted by the GSDCA Inc.

The criteria to be applied by the member Club is that each nominee must have shown and continue to show dedication to the advancement of the German Shepherd Dog. The member Club shall provide the Secretary with a detailed history of the nominees’ involvement at local and/or national level.

The award will not be automatic. The GSDCA Executive decision will be by a majority vote and is final. Upon rejection of the nomination by the GSDCA Executive the member Club may resubmit the nomination after one year.

Requirements for SV Foreign List Judge’s Application.

The applicant must apply to the National Breed Commission Executive.

With his/her application he/she must submit proof of the following minimum requirements, which are :

Member of the SV for at least 5 years.
Critiqued and graded at 10 Specialist Shows recognised by the German Shepherd Dog Council of Australia.
Bred 5 Excellent animals from at least 3 different dams.

Re-presentation of Motions to the Annual General Meeting.

2 Year Lapse Rule :

Any motions passed at any AGM are not to be changed or altered and re-presented for a period of two years, as from after the 1998 AGM.

The voting strength of each member Club shall be related to its financial membership as to the date of its last financial year. The GSDCA Treasurer shall forward to each affiliated Club a declaration of membership form and calculation of voting strength. The formula to establish the number of votes to which the member Clubs are entitled to :

Up to 50 membership unit = 1 vote
51-100   membership unit = 2 votes
101-200 membership unit = 3 votes
201-300 membership unit = 4 votes
301-400 membership unit = 5 votes
401-600 membership unit = 6 votes
601-800 membership unit = 7 votes
801-1000 membership unit = 8 votes.
1001-1200 membership unit = 9 votes
1201-1500 membership unit =10 votes
1501-1800 membership unit = 11 votes
1801-2100 membership unit = 12 votes.

Single membership = one unit
Double membership = two units
Family membership = two units
Junior membership = nil

Meeting Expenses and Reimbursement of Accommodation for GSDCA Executive Members and Registrars.

The German Shepherd Dog Council shall pay the meeting room expenses in relation to all Meetings hosted on behalf of the German Shepherd Dog Council of Australia. New Executive members and position holders shall not receive airfare or accommodation reimbursements at the AGM at which they are elected, the subsidy to apply from the first meeting in their term of office.

The Registrars or position holders of the National Breed Commission are expected to attend the National Breed Commission Meeting and the expenses are to be born by the German Shepherd Dog Council of Australia. The Registrars or position holders will only receive payment to attend the Annual General meeting if they are requested to attend the AGM by the Executive to deal with any problems within their portfolio. The Registrars and position holders will be afforded the equivalent accommodation subsidy that applies to the Executive.

At the Annual General Meeting of the German Shepherd Dog Council of Australia it shall on an annual basis with the advice of the Treasurer set the amount to be allocated for accommodation and meals for the officers that attend designated meetings of the GSDCA. The Secretary advised it was the Public Service allowance has been used in the past and this is the allowance to be considered in the future.

GSDCA Policy on Schutzhund Training.

The German Shepherd Dog Council of Australia fully supports the position as adopted (after consultation with its Member Bodies) by the ANKC regarding Schutzhund as follows :

• All previous resolutions regarding Schutzhund up to and including May 1994 are rescinded.
• ANKC will not take responsibility for the management nor control of Schutzhund in Australia.  Also, the ANKC will not recognize any Schutzhund titles awarded in Australia or to any dog awarded a title resident in Australia.
• No Member body of the ANKC shall recognize or approve Schutzhund training activity or conduct Schutzhund Trial competition and any member taking part risks disqualification.

GSDCA QUARTERLY NATIONAL REVIEW MAGAZINE

Advertising Guidelines.

All advertising in the Quarterly National Review is available only to dogs and bitches which carry a breed survey classification with the exception of animals under 18 months of age.

As from 1st June 1998 when advertising an animals hip and elbow result it must be advertised in only the following manner :

1. Name of Dog  ‘A’ acceptable (5/2) ‘Z’ Grade 1 (0/1)
2. Name of Dog ‘A’ ‘Z’

Publication Guidelines.

Obligations of Authors :

The obligation of an author is to present a concise, accurate account of their subject matter.
Criticism of a published article may be justified provided such criticism is constructive and based on fact or opinion that is not borne from malice.
Personal criticism, political comment related to the affairs of the GSDCA and/or members clubs, is not considered acceptable under any circumstances.
Information obtained from sources other than the author’s own work or published papers should not be used or reported without the permission of the person or organisation from which the information originated.

The Editor should give unbiased consideration to all articles offered for publication providing that the content of the article meets with the objectives of the GSDCA and does not contain personal criticism and/or political comment related to the affairs of the GSDCA and its member clubs.
The Editor must not use the “Editorial” to express personal criticism and/or political comment related to the affairs of the GSDCA and/or member clubs, or comment adversely to a decision as taken by the GSDCA.
The Editor must respect the intellectual independence of authors.
The Editor when presented with convincing evidence that the main substance or conclusions of an article as published are erroneous should facilitate publication of an appropriate article that highlights the errors and if possible correct the original article.
The Editor has complete responsibility and authority to accept an article for publication or reject it.

BREED SURVEY SCHEME

Breed Survey Scheme Entry Criteria.

For animals to enter a Breed Survey the following criteria must be adhered to :

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 procession 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.

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.

After each Breed Survey the Chief Surveyor/Registrar is to notify the Treasurer of the GSDCA the number of dogs that have been presented at Breed Survey.

The Treasurer of the GSDCA will forward an invoice to the respective Club at the following rates :

The no of classified animals by $16.50 = $ ________.____ (including GST.)

The no of non-classified animals by $16.50 = $ ________.____ (including GST.)

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

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

The Registrar shall maintain the National Breed Survey Register.

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

Breed Survey Certificates.

The Registrar shall transfer all information to the Breed Survey Certificate plus the inclusion of the GSDCA Survey No, HD X-ray (result and grading) Elbow X-ray (result and grading) and GSDCA H neg. where applicable.

The pedigree of the surveyed animal shall show Breed Survey Status, Hip and Elbow status and Obedience Titles where known.

Pre-Requisites for Breed Surveyors.

The person applying for Breed Survey 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.

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 procession 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.

The current recall procedure is as follows :

Breed Surveyed animals displaying disqualifying faults contrary to their Breed Survey classification at National and Main Breed Exhibitions shall be recalled by the National Breed Commission Executive.

This means animals penalised for size, teeth faults, temperament or failure of the gun test can be recalled from either the Intermediate or Open Classes, at National and Main Breed Exhibitions if they are breed surveyed.

The current rule reads as follows :

A breed survey will be held on the day before each Main Breed Exhibition and National Show.

TOOTH CERTIFICATE SCHEME

Tooth Certificates.

The GSDCA tooth certificate is the only recognised certificate that can be used for Shows and Breed Survey.
The President or the National Breed Affairs Chairman should inform all overseas judges that this is an official certificate and is the only one to be accepted.
The final and only arbitrator and issuer of Certificates shall be the President of the German Shepherd Dog Council of Australia.
The fee for a certificate is $35.00.

Tooth Certificate Procedure

For a tooth certificate to be issued the following procedure must be met :

For animals not previously breed surveyed :
1. X-ray proof that a normal, healthy, developed adult tooth existed at a point of time. Certificates will only be issued where a tooth or teeth have been removed or are not visible from above the gum line. The x-ray must be identified radiographically with the dog’s name and GSDCA Tattoo number. The documentation must be forwarded to the Club Chief Surveyor/Breed Affair Chairman with the required fee. The onus of proof shall be squarely upon the owner of the dog to prove absolutely beyond all doubt that the said tooth was a normal healthy adult (secondary) tooth.

For animals that have been surveyed :
2. A copy of the Breed Survey Certificate verifying complete dentition must be forwarded to the Club Chief Surveyor/Breed Affairs Chairman with the required fee of $35.00.

Please note that an animal with damaged/broken teeth do not require a Tooth Certificate as it is only where the tooth is not visible above the gum line.

The Breed Affairs Chairman is only used when there is no Club Chief Surveyor in Clubs where there is no resident breed Surveyor. The National Breed Commission Chairman can appoint a Chief Surveyor.

HIP DYSPLASIA AND ELBOW DYSPLASIA CONTROL SCHEME.

Procedure for Hip Dysplasia and Elbow Dysplasia Application Form.

An application form is to be issued by the State H.D./Elbow Dysplasia Registrar upon payment of the required fee. The State Registrar fills out the form with the following details :

1. State Contract Number allocated.
2. Name of Dog
3. Tattoo Number of Dog. 
4. Mark the reader who will be reading the x-rays.

Instructions to the Veterinarian.

The Instructions to the Veterinarian should be highlighted to be clearly visible.

Incorrectly labeled films will not be accepted for reading. The only accepted means of identification is the GSDCA tattoo or a tattoo number from a GSDCA recognised scheme. The onus is on the Veterinarian to ensure that the animals comply with the requirements of the GSDCA scheme. If there is no tattoo number on the x-ray plate, then that animal must be re-x-rayed. 

Please Note: That no attached labels or microchip numbers will be accepted as means of positive identification.

Special Note from the National Breed Commission Chairman - Mrs. Joylene M. Neddermeyer.

Hip and Elbow Dysplasia Scheme Application Form. - Breeders/owners should read the form and be aware of the declaration that they are signing and its meaning. Please find the declaration detailed below :

I hereby declare that:
a) The particulars above are correct and relate to the dog submitted for radiographic examination.
b) The radiograph remains the property of the German Shepherd Dog Council of Australia and will retained for further research by the University of Melbourne.
c) I understand that this is a research program to improve German Shepherd Dogs in Australia
d) The dog submitted has not previously been submitted to the scheme or the dog has previously been submitted and the HD Registrar No is…………….
_________________
Signature of Owner.

I certify that I have checked the dogs Tattoo Number and identified it radiographically on the ray.
________________
Signature of Vet.

If a new certificate needs to be issued it must be returned to the GSDCA National Hip and Elbow Registrar prior to a new certificate being issued.

All original paperwork must be brought to breed survey and checked by the officiating Breed Surveyor. All Breed Surveyors should not take this responsibility lightly, but should take time to carry out this ruling for checking date of birth, Reg. Number, Tattoo Number and age at time of x-ray etc. It would certainly save time for the National Breed Commission Registrar and the National Breed Commission Chairman. 

At a breed survey if a problem or discrepancy is detected the animal should be deferred until the next survey and, the Chairman of the National Breed Commission should be notified. 

In conclusion, remember these points :

1. Check all paperwork when received and if an error is found please contact the appropriate person immediately.
2. Be aware the only acceptable means of positive identification is the GSDCA tattoo or a tattoo from a GSDCA recognised scheme for all breed improvement schemes and certification.
3. If taking x-rays at any time, which you may use at a later date for example as proof of full dentition, ensure that the GSDCA tattoo number is identified radiographically on the ray.

If any breeders have any questions in regards to the requirements for the GSDCA Breed Improvement Schemes please do not hesitate to contact me, I would rather talk to you to deal with a query then have to ring later with a problem.

As I stated previously, I do not enjoy making discussions which adds extra stress to owners of animals that participate in our schemes but I have confidence that in future, breeders will be more conscientious in the accurate recording of their breeding activity.

After all it is the breeders and owners of the German Shepherd Dog in Australia that have undertaken the GSDCA Breed Improvement Schemes and have shown an endeavour and responsibility to the German Shepherd Dog and a tremendous commitment to attain their goals in breeding a healthier and sounder German Shepherd Dog.

J.M. Neddermeyer.
National Breed Commission Chairman.

Correct Labelling of X-rays submitted for the GSDCA Hip and Elbow Dysplasia Control Scheme.

The x-rays submitted for assessment in the Hip Dysplasia and Elbow Dysplasia Control Scheme are to be as follows :

The radiographs SHALL be identified RADIOGRAPHICALLY with all of the following:

a) the dog’s GSDCA tattoo number
b) the date
c) right or left marker
d) the dog’s name

Correct Position of Animals to be X-Rayed for the GSDCA Hip and Elbow Dysplasia Control Scheme.

HD X-ray - One view of the dog’s pelvis is to be taken under general anaesthesia. A high quality radiograph is required and any incorrectly exposed or poorly positioned films will not be read but returned for re-x-raying. The radiograph should be repeated at the veterinarian’s expense. The view of the x-ray must be :

View: Extended Ventro-Dorsal pelvis.

Elbow X-ray - A fully flexed lateral view taken from the medial to the lateral. The onus is on the Veterinarian to ensure the animal complies with the requirements of the GSDCA Hip and Elbow Control Schemes. It is also the responsibility of the Veterinarian to sign the declaration of the Hip and Elbow Application form that states :

I certify that I have checked the Dog’s Tattoo number and identified it radiographically on the x-ray.

Publication of Hip and Elbow Results.

The Hip Dysplasia and Elbow Dysplasia Control Scheme results are published each year in the Breed Survey Book.

The Hip Dysplasia Registrar will pass on all the required information to Canine Controls for those animals that have achieved an ‘A’ stamp classification.

Fails will only be passed on if the animal is to be bred with and on the requirement of the Canine Control.

At the National Breed Commission Meeting each year a list of progeny result will be presented for the Hip Dysplasia and Elbow Dysplasia Control Scheme.

These report will consist of two lists :

First list to show results from sires with more than 10 progeny assessed through the GSDCA Hip Dysplasia and Elbow Dysplasia Control Scheme
– Less reliable table
Second list to show results from sire with more than 20 progeny assessed through the GSDCA Hip Dysplasia and Elbow Dysplasia Control Scheme – Reliable table.

The following procedures to appeal a result in the GSDCA Hip Dysplasia and Elbow Dysplasia Control Scheme :

1. Contact the National H.D/Elbow. Registrar.
2. Payment forwarded to the National H.D/Elbow Registrar for the amount of the required fee.
3. National H.D./Elbow Registrar to request the x-rays to be forwarded to the National H.D/Elbow Registrar from the reader concerned.
4. X-rays forwarded with payment to the Adjudicator Radiologist.
5. Results returned to the National H.D./Elbow Registrar
6. National H.D./Elbow Registrar informs the owner of the animals the result.

Rules for Resubmissions in the GSDCA Hip Dysplasia Control Scheme.

X-ray plates of animals that are re-submitted for assessment must adhere to the following :

1. Resubmit of the second plate to the reader of choice.
2. If there is a less than 6 point discrepancy then the benefit of doubt shall go to the dog.
3. If there is a greater than 6 point difference in the total score, then the matter shall be adjudicated by sending the two sets of plates to the current appeals adjudicators. That decision will be final.

If the x-ray is being re-submitted to a different reader for a second assessment then the form must be purchased and paid for.

The required fee for an appeal as from 1st July, 2002 is $60.00

Hip Dysplasia Control Scheme Medals.

The German Shepherd Dog Council of Australia award gold, silver and bronze medallions to kennels that have supported the GSDCA Hip Dysplasia Control Scheme.

Gold - Kennels that have bred 50 ‘A’ stamp animals.

Silver - Kennels that have bred 25 ‘A’ stamp animals

Bronze - Kennels that have bred 10 ‘A’ stamp animals

The awards are available to all Kennels in Australia and also to Kennels overseas, (i.e. New Zealand and England).

The kennels being awarded the Hip Dysplasia Control Scheme Medals are to be published in the National Magazine following their presentation.

OBEDIENCE, AGILITY, JUMPING AND TRACKING

GSD Special Obedience National Competition and Excellent Award

THE GSDCA NATIONAL OBEDIENCE COMPETITION RULES

1 GENERAL

a. The competition is open to all owners of registered pedigreed German Shepherd Dogs.
b. The owner shall be a financial member of an affiliate of the GSDCA at the time of the competition.
c. The owner shall be a member of an ANKC Affiliate at the time of the competition. (State Kennel Council)

2 SCORES:

a. All scores shall be qualifying scores gained at Kennel Control Sanctioned, title gaining trials.
b. The scores shall be, for the highest aggregate:
  3 Novice Scores for the Top Novice Award.
  6 Open Scores for the Best Open Dog Award
  6 Utility Scores for the Top Obedience Dog Award.
  NB: The National or MBE score may be a NQ entry, making it a 7 score entry for Open and Utility.
c. If there is no qualifier in any of the three sections, then the award for that section will not be presented for that year.

3 ENTRY INTO COMPETITION:

a. The competition shall run from the National to 3 weeks prior to the next National.
b. In Open and Utility Class, the competitor must have competed at the National or Main Breed Exhibition.
c. Competitors shall present clear photocopies of their best qualifying cards to the Obedience Chairman by the closing date, that is 3 weeks before the National Show and Trial.
d. The relevant information on the winning dogs and handlers, dates of trials, affiliates conducting the trials and scores, shall be published in the National Review.

4 CLASSES:

a. BEST NOVICE DOG AWARD - For the dog and handler gaining the highest aggregate of qualifying scores in Novice Class.
b. BEST OPEN DOG AWARD - For the dog and handler gaining the highest aggregate of qualifying scores over 6 trials in Open Class.
c. TOP OBEDIENCE DOG AWARD - For the dog and handler gaining the highest aggregate of qualifying scores over 6 trials in Utility Class.

5 TIED SCORES:

a. Generally, scores from the National and MBE rank equal.
b. Two equal 1st place awards are to be presented if a winner can not be found by the following method:
1st: A competitor at the National or MBE,
2nd: Highest score on Count Back Exercises.
 

Link to Award Entry Form - PDF Format

GSD Special Obedience National Teams Event

General Rules:

1. Entry to the teams event is open to Clubs, kennels or groups of individual competitors.
2. Each team must be comprised of four separate dogs, which may come from any class.
3. Each team member must be a member of an affiliated GSDCA club.
4. More than one team may be entered by any one group.
5. Individual dogs may be entered in Open and UD in two different teams, provided that any class score is counted only once.
6. Team co-ordinator to sign off on rules at time of entry.
7. All scores must be qualifying scores.

Total of three best scores for team.
Four dogs scores will count, lowest score is dropped.
Reserve to be used only if one of nominated team cannot compete.

Please note that the entry form MUST be lodged with the Trial Manager / Secretary prior to the commencement of the obedience trial.
 

Link to Teams Entry Form - PDF Format

GSDCA Excellent Awards
Inaugurated 1997 and as amended 2003/2004

Excellent Handler Awards are presented in the following manner :

EXCELLENT HANDLER AWARDS are presented for the Excellent gradings to be achieved in the working aspects of : Obedience, Tracking, and Agility, in one, or any combination of these disciplines.

BRONZE: 5 Excellents
SILVER: 10 Excellents
GOLD: 20 Excellents

AGILITY and JUMPING EXCELLENTS : These will be awarded for 2 clear rounds in Novice, Open and in Masters.

TRACKING EXCELLENTS : These are qualifying certificates issued by any organizing club, with the judge awarding a “pass, EXCELLENT”.

EXCELLENT DOG AWARDS : These are presented to dogs that are awarded 10 Excellents in Obedience and/or Tracking and/or Agility/Jumping, in a single or any combination of the 3 disciplines.

BREEDERS’ AWARDS : These will be presented for dogs that have gained the EXCELLENT DOG AWARD in either Obedience, Tracking or Agility, on application, provided that the dog has gained either an OSAC or Breed Survey Classification.

THE NATIONAL OBEDIENCE COMPETITION :

Please either see above or ask for a copy of The Rules. In a nutshell.:

NOVICE CLASS: Please send in your highest 3 qualifying scores from any trial. No National or MBE required as entry.

OPEN and UTILITY CLASS: The National or MBE score, PASS or FAIL, count as an entry into the competition. Competitors will submit any SIX qualifying scores. The highest aggregate wins.
 

GSDCA Obedience Meeting 2004

CHAIRMAN, NATIONAL OBEDIENCE COMMITTEE
Mrs.Dawn Howard
“Killara”, 5B Cloud Street Arthur’s Seat, Victoria, 3936
Telephone 03 59873322 or Mobile 041 2088 055