German Shepherd Dog Council of Australia

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We are the governing body of the German Shepherd Dog in Australia, affiliated with Dogs Australia and World Union of German Shepherd Dog Clubs (WUSV). Mission: to ensure the betterment and welfare of the GSD

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We offer information on all facets of the German Shepherd Dog for owners, members and the general public who may own or are interested in the German Shepherd Dog breed

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The German Shepherd Dog Council of Australia was founded on the 13th April 1960. It comprises all the German Shepherd Dog clubs and associations in the states and territories of Australia

For Members

Our Dog Database records dog Identifcation details, Hip & Elbow results, Breed Survey and ZAP Assessment Results

Submit Dog’s Health Profile

This is a scheme for betterment of the German Shepherd Dog breed, to monitor any disorders that may affect breed development

Whats on?

View major events, when and where

The Latest

Keep up with the latest news releases about GSDCA happenings

Buy Contract or Submit X-Rays

For everything related to your dog’s hip and elbow contract and x-rays

GSDCA Breed Improvement Scheme Stats

13,025

X-Ray Results in the Database

2,425

Breed Surveys in our Database

137

Animals Breed Surveyed in 2023

114

Animals completed ZAP

7.34

GSDCA Hip Score 5 year Rolling Ave

Breed Improvment Scheme Update

View the full statisitics to June 2024 for all sires for the Hip and Elbow Dysplasia results

Quarterley National Review Magazine

Order your collectors copy of the National edition of the QNR Magazine

ZAP Assessment Video

Watch our video on what’s involved in a ZAP assessment

Latest News

50th National

The GSDCA’s 50th National Show & Trial was held in Adelaide May 3, 4 & 5 2024. Read here

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50th National Magazine now online

The 50th National Quarterley National review is no available online. View the magazine here, along with many other past editions. The advertising from the 50th national can be viewed here

HDED June 30 Stats Released

Our latest release statistics from our Hip and Elbow Breed Improvement scheme to June 30 2024. These include progeny results for current sires. View the details and statistics here

NBC Reports

Full reports from the recent National Breed Commission and Judges Committee meetings are now available. View here

Digital HDED Scheme LIVE 1st July

The GSDCA’s Hip and Elbow Scheme goes fully digital on 1st July 2024. From this date, members can apply, buy and recieve contracts online. Then after x-rays, submit your x-rays…

50th National Show & Trial Medallists