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

13,145

X-Ray Results in the Database

2,468

Breed Surveys in our Database

139

Animals Breed Surveyed in 2024

142

Animals completed ZAP Character Assessment

7.29

GSDCA Hip Score 5 year Rolling Ave

Breed Improvment Scheme Update

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

Quarterley National Review Magazine

View our members magazine online

Latest News

51st National

The GSDCA’s 51st National Show & Trial will be held in Brisbane May 30, 31 & June 1 2025. Read here

Hip & Elbow Statistics update

The HDED statistics for Sires to December 2024 are now available. View them here https://www.gsdcouncilaustralia.org/hip-elbow-control-scheme/statistics/

Breed Survey Dates 2025

The 2025 Breed Survey dates for all states are now available. View them here https://www.gsdcouncilaustralia.org/breed-survey/

2025 51st GSD National Schedule

The full schedule for the 2025 National Show & Trial, to be held in Brisbane on 30 May-1 June 2025 is now available. View here

50th National Show & Trial Medallists