The 2015 GSDCA Judges Committee Meeting discussed the matter of oversize dogs with regard to awarding of GSDCA grading’s. It was resolved that all GSDCA Specialist Judges and Judges participating in the GSDCA Judges Extension course as a collective will apply the following policy when judging: • The Policy will apply as on 1st September…
The GSDCA NBC Executive have provided a comparison of measurements of show dogs in Australia for the period March 2014 to July 2015. The comparison is provided to objectively review the consistency of measuring of dogs exhibited at shows. View the Comparison of Measurements
A very interesting review of hip scores in dogs by Veterinarian Dr Ruth Dennis under the British Veterinary Association (BVA)/Kennel Club (KC) Hip Dysplasia Scheme View the article here
The GSDCA is privileged to publish an extensive conformation lecture from Herr Lothar Quoll and would like to thank Herr Quoll for his generosity in sharing his work with us. We would also like to acknowledge the dedication and skill of Mrs Honey Gross-Richardson for her work to translate this lecture for us. View the…
Prominent GSD vet Dr Karen Hedberg has stood down from the position of Chairperson, GSDCA Breed Health & Welfare Committee. The Executive and members of the GSDCA extend our sincere appreciation for the many years of service and dedication Karen has given the Council in this role. During her time as Chairperson, GSDCA Breed Health…
The capabilities of a dogs nose are endless. Scientists are proving that dogs can pick up the smell of a disease, where other testing cannot. Read the story from The Australian here
The latest statistics released by the GSDCA’s National Breed Commission for Hips and elbows are now available here. Included are: 1. GSDCA Elbow progeny statistics via sires with progeny in the last seven years via percentage of normal – GSDCA ED Control Scheme. 2. GSDCA Progeny Hip Results
The Quarterly National Review is now in production and we’re calling for anyone who has a story they would like to see in print, to send it through for possible publication now. The story must be about GSDs and must either be your own work or have the necessary approvals from the author to be…
The World Union of German Shepherd Dog Clubs (WUSV) elected Professor Dr. Heinrich Meßler as the new President on May 29 2015. The GSDCA is a member of the WUSV. Below is a profile released by the WUSV. Professor Dr. Heinrich Meßler, President of the WUSV PROFILE Professor Dr. Heinrich Meßler WUSV President Professor Dr….
GSDCA Outstanding Canine Service Award Police Bitch Angel Handler: Snr. Constable Cail Tuckerman History of Service: March 2009: Issued to S/C TUCKERMAN for participation in General Purpose Course 38 August 20, 2009: Qualified as an Operational General Duties Police Dog. September 29, 2009: First Operational Arrest. Located a suspect hiding in a back yard after…
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