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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
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Our Dog Database records dog Identifcation details, Hip & Elbow results, Breed Survey and ZAP Assessment Results
Submit Dog’s Health Profile
A scheme for betterment of the German Shepherd Dog breed, to monitor any disorders that may affect breed development
The Latest
Keep up with the latest news releases about GSDCA happenings
Apply & Pay for a Character Assessment
Complete information for digital Character Assessment Applications
Buy Contract or Submit X-Rays
For everything related to your dog’s hip and elbow contract and x-rays
Apply & Pay for Breed Survey
Complete information for digital Breed Survey Applications
GSDCA Breed Improvement Scheme Stats
13,385
2,705
119
185
7.50
Breed Improvment Scheme Update
View the full statisitics to June 2025 for all sires for the Hip and Elbow Dysplasia results
Latest News
52nd National
The GSDCA’s 52nd National Show & Trial will be held in Sydney May 15-17 2026. Read here
2025 Annual Report of the GSDCA
Social Media Announcement
A Tribute to Fran Farley
Hip & Elbow Sire Stats Released June 30
50th National Show & Trial Medallists
