The GSDCV will be holding the following event (beginning prior to Breed Survey) as follows

Long Coat Verification Day
Date: Sunday 19th February
Time: 11am
Venue: KCC Park
If you have an entire Long Coated German Shepherd born before the 1/1/2012 that you wish to Show/Breed Survey you will need to have the coat verified by 3 GSDCA Specialist Judges.

Please bring your dogs Kennel Control Registration Certificate. Your dog must be positively identified ie tattoo/microchip

Attached is the notice for the 51st Annual General Meeting of the German Shepherd Dog Council of Australia, to be held on February 11th and 12th 2012

Victoria will be represented by President Vince Ebejer

Read the complete agenda here

New puppies can be such fun....but they can be so naughty too !! Check out Zach's video of his latest antics ! (3min40sec, 23MB)

Results from the GSDCV 'back to back' Open Medallion Obedience Trial, held Saturday November 12th 2011 can be viewed here. View the slideshow of all the action below !

Results from the GSDCV Open Show, held Sunday December 4th at KCC Park, and judged by Ms Cathryn Evans, are now available here

Results from the GSDCV Breed Survey, held Sunday December 4th at KCC Park, are now available here

GSD specialist judge, Joylene Neddermeyer is judging Group 5 at the Kyneton & District Kennel Club show on Saturday 7th January 2012. Schedule is in the November Vic Dogs gazette. (*Entries close on 2nd December)

At the GSDCV Seminar on November 19th, in addiiton to Dr Karen Hedberg speaking about GSD Reproduction and Immunological Diseases, Vince Tantaro presented the '2011 GSD Stud Dogs and their bloodlines' presentation.

The slides from the presentation can be viewed here

Updated pionts Score Results (to 30th Oct 2011) for the GSDCV Perpetual Trophies can be viewed here

photo courtesy N Symes/A Borchard

Results from the GSDCV Breed Survey, held Sunday October 9th at KCC Park are now available here

On Monday March 14th 10 members and their dogs represented the GSDCV as part of the Royal Melbourne Show's 'Best in Show' float in the annual MOOMBA parade. Crowd estimates of 70,000+ watched our GSD's strut their stuff down Swantson St Melbourne in the Moomba parade. The dogs were the heroes with the crowd and they were mobbed for pats and cuddles, in between acting out our ‘best in show’ ring routine. View the slideshow and read the full details here

IMPORTANT  NOTICE - GSDCV Members are advised

SPECIAL  GENERAL  MEETING

To be held Sunday 9th October 2011 at the
GSDCV Clubrooms, KCC Park, Westernport Highway, Skye
Commencing at the conclusion of Breed Survey at approximately 2.30 pm.

To discuss and vote on the below motion as received by the GSDCA from the German Shepherd Dog Club of South Australia.

Motion:
From January 1st 2012 the German Shepherd Dog Council of Australia recognize micro-chipping as a positive form of identification for inclusion into all of the GSDCA Breed Improvement Schemes.
 
Rationale:
Micro chipping is an internationally recognized identification scheme, and should be accepted as a positive form of identification. It is less a traumatic procedure for the pups to endure, and after all are we not here for the benefit and the protection of the Breed.
Since 2008 the GSDCA has had the opportunity to come up with a process and or procedure to integrate micro chipping into our control schemes. To date nothing has been forthcoming from the working party except for a wait and see approach.

Members and in particular breeders are urged to attend and be part of the decision making process.

Ros Vincent,
Honorary Secretary,
GSDCV Inc.

'Breeding Better German Shepherd Dogs' Seminar 

featuring:

an interactive presentation by renowned GSD vet Dr. Karen Hedberg on various subjects, and including also the Victorian Surveyor Panel's Sires Progeny Discussion/Power Point presentation for 2012, both of which will be very informative.

All information here now .... Don't miss out !

Results from the GSDCV Breed Survey, held Sunday August 7th at KCC Park are now available here

images courtesy of Kristie Cooper - GSD Show Photos

images courtesy of Noreen Symes - Kazkiri

The GSDCV Endurance trial is on Saturday June 25th, and GSDCV Member Sharon and her dog Schaefer, who have been in hard training for the event, were featured in the local newspaper.

The trial begins at 8am, at Cherry Lake Reserve, Civic Parade Altona. Pop along and chek it out !

View the story below in the attachment here

The GSDCV Open Endurance Test is on this Sat 25th June 2011 at Cherry Lake Reserve, Civic Parade, Altona (Melways Ref: 54 J9), beginning at 8am (check in 7-7.30am).

The Endurance test is a 20km run for the dogs and a bike or run for handlers, in 3 stages.
Come along and support, see what goes on in case you want to particpate in the future.

Good Luck to everyone entered !

Results from the GSDCV Breed Survey, held Sunday June 5th 2011 at KCC Park are now available here

Congratulations to the Junior Handlers who participated in classes at the 86th Championship Show on Saturday April 30th. Results are below. KIDS ! Check out the Junior Barkers website too !!

CHILD HANDLERS 7-11 Years
1st - Trinity Jones
2nd - Rebecca Kinsman

CHILD HANDLERS 12-16 Years
1st - Kyle Newnham
2nd - Jordan Newnham
3rd - Jess Mase

GSDCV’s Good Friday Efforts !
Once again the GSDCV joined in the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal and and supported the kids in need.  
The GSDCV collected $30,019.70 on Good Friday 2011, which brings our total over 28 years to around $412,377.90. The total money raised this year for the Appeal was $15,156,000.00 – a new record !!!
Members and friends from Western, Eastern, Northern ,Skye and Geelong branches collected on corners throughout the Western Suburbs, having a lot of fun along the way.
After collecting we all gathered at the Flagstaff Gardens for something to eat, then strolled down to Etihad stadium, where members from Western and Eastern put on demonstration with our GSD’s  around 4 o'clock. As usual, the crowd loved the dogs, lots of info was given out and questions answered. Our dogs proved to be very very popular – who can resist a GSD?- and lots of pats and questions were sort after by the public.
Thanks to all the members who participated, and especially those who donated to such an important cause.
Next year we want to go bigger and better again, so consider helping out when the time comes!!

photos courtesy GSD Photos

Congratulations to Steve and Sue Mase for their success winning the Gold Medal (Bitches) for Sannjessa Electra !!
Congratulations also Mark and Sam Stedwell for winning the Bronze Medal (Dogs) with Orrinshir Elton John
Congrats to Fran Farley and Bluemax Zoomba on their National Title in the Puppy Dog Class - a very popular winner!
Congrats to Noreen Symes for breeding the Junior Dog winner Kazkiri Xavi  and the Baby Puppy Dog winner Kazkiri Kruezer, celebrating with co-owners Angela Borchard and Jannire Kennels
There was a number of GSDCV dogs on the pegs (top 10) across all show classes, whilst many others did well in their classes and impressed the judges.

The Obedience trial was held on the Sunday and there were numerous passes in CCD, Novice and Open from Victorian dogs, including excellents in Novice to Steviejosh Teutonic Knight (Andrew MacDonald) and Schutzshep Sari (Steve Kastelic) as they finished 2nd and 3rd. Several GSDCV dogs made the pegs (top 5) for obedience, well done

Congratulations to ALL who travelled to the 2011 National in Sydney for the Show and Obedience Trial – a great time was had by all, and to those who enjoyed success – well done !!

From the National Breed Commission Meeting the 2010 lists of progeny result are presented for the GSDCA Hip Dysplasia and Elbow Dysplasia Control Scheme.

Link to current results (November 2010) of hip and elbow data collected here

Results from the GSDCV Breed Survey, held on April 3rd 2011 at KCC Park can be viewed here

ATTENTION MEMBERS
NEW HD/ED READER
Re: GSDCA HD/ED Reader – Dr. Jenny Richardson
Dr Jenny Richardson, Western Australia has agreed to be a reader for the GSDCA HD & ED Dysplasia Control Scheme.
Doug West, GSDCA Hip and Elbow Dysplasia Control Scheme Registrar will be circulating to all Member Club HD/ED Registrars, labels displaying contact details for Dr. Jenny Richardson, which are to be applied to the GSDCA HD/ED Applications Forms each Club has in stock.
For those owners that have x-rays waiting to submit for assessment, please forward to either
Dr. R Lavelle
PO Box 25,
LANCEFIELD 3435
OR            
Dr Jennifer Richardson,
Department of Veterinary Clinical Science,
School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences,                     
Murdoch University, South St,
MURDOCH    WA   6150

If anyone has any queries regarding this matter please do not hesitate to contact the NBC Chair, Mrs. Joylene Neddermeyer on (03) 5022 0393.

photos courtesy Karen Cordell

The GSDCV is please to announce release of our online Show and Trial Entry facility.

From the link here (see also 'online ENTRIES' on the main menu) exhibitors can now enter dogs into all GSDCV Shows and Trials (obedience, endurance and tracking).

Exhibitors enter dog details for each show/trial class, the via the online chekout, pay for the entries via credit card. No more cheques, stamps or racing to the post office !!!

Instructions and a step-by-step guide to using the facility can be accessed here

Entries are now open for the following events:

GSDCV Championship Show (April 30th) - Entries close March 31st

GSDCV Open Tracking Test One (April 9th) - Entries close April 2nd

GSDCV back to Back Obedience Trial (April 30th) - Entries close April 17th

We hope you find the new additon useful !!!

Results from the Restricted Obedience Trial, held at the GSDCV State Breed Exhibition on Saturday March 12th 2011 can be viewed here

Below are the Class winners, congratulations to all !! 

At the GSDCV Breed Affairs Seminar in 2010, GSDCV Breed Surveyor Vince Tantaro gave a presentation of Australian based GSD Stud Dogs and their bloodlines.

The presentation was given on behalf of the Victorian GSDCA Breed Surveyors.

Go to the 'Lets Talk Dogs 2010' presentation

Results from the GSDCV Breed Survey, held on Sunday February 20th 2011 are now available here

Results and Critiques are now available for the Ballarat Championship Show, held Sunday February 6th 2011 can be viewed here

The schedule for the State Breed Restricted Obedience Trial, to be held in conjunction with the State Breed Exhibition on March 12th 2011 at KCC Park, is now available here.

Entries close March 2nd 2011

Results and Critiques from the GSDCV 85th Championship Show and the Working Dog Club of Victoria 36th Championship Show, both held at Lancefield on October 30th and 31st can be viewed here

Congratulations to all exhibitors, handlers and dogs who braved some very ordinary wet weather, particularly on Saturday !!

The GSDCV wishes everyone a Happy New Year !

The latest GSDCV Point Score results have now been updated, from 7th February - 21st November 2010.

Full results can be found here

Watch the video below to find out all about Breed Survey - watch the dogs at survey, see what happens, whats involved and what does it all mean?  (12min video, 80MB)

Images and video from the GSDCV Open Endurance Trial, held on June 26th 2010. See what Endurance is all about !. Congrats to all competitors (dogs & handlers) on the day, 20kms of hard work and all passed the Endurance Test. Trial supported by Lort Smith Animal Hospital Vets

The Endurance Trial video

Images from the 2010 Endurance Trial

German Shepherd Dog Club of Victoria Inc donation to Lort Smith Animal Hospital

WHERE:        The Board Room

                        Lort Smith Animal Hospital

                        24 Villiers Street

                        North Melbourne

WHEN:   1pm, 2 December 2010

The German Shepherd Dog Club of Victoria Inc. (GSDCV) value the contribution in time that the Lort Smith Animal Hospital vet and animal nurses give to provide health checks for dogs competing in the annual GSDCV Endurance trial.  (This is a requirement during the actual competition for the health and well being of the animals competing) and the GSDCV donates all money raised at the endurance trial to the Lort Smith Animal Hospital to provide this health check service.

View the updated results for the annual GSDCV Perpetual Show Trophies here, for the year 7th February-31st October 2010

Lancefield Show Weekend is Here!!
The biggest specialist show weekend on the GSDCV calendar is to be held this Saturday and Sunday October 30th and 31st, at Chauncey Park Lancefield.

Saturday – GSDCV 85th Championship Show and Restricted Obedience Trial
Sunday – Working Dog Club 36th Championship Show

Judges
Christine Collins (SA) and Herr Peter Knaul (SV) Germany will share dog and bitch conformation duties over the two Championship Show days
The obedience judges for Saturday's trial are Sharyn Stephens and David Hutson

Conformation judging for the Championship Shows begins at 9am each day, and the obedience also kicks off at 9am Saturday with CCD and UDX classes.

Results of the GSDCV Breed Survey, held October 10th 2010 at KCC Park can be viewed here

Results, video and images from all classes held at the 38th National German Shepherd Dog Show and Trial HERE

Congratulations to 38th National GOLD Medal Dog - Kwint v Juerikstall

Congratulations to 38th National GOLD Medal Bitch - Lago Bianca

Show Results      Obedience Results      Child Handler Results

See the class videos here

Re: Changes to the criteria for animals to be awarded the German Shepherd Dog Council
of Australia (GSDCA) ‘Z’ stamp.

At the 2010 GSDCA AGM held February, and after discussion and approval at the 2009 National Breed Commission Meeting, the following motion was subsequently carried:

That as from 1 September 2010 those animals that receive a Grade Two grading through the GSDCA Elbow Dysplasia Control Scheme will only receive a GSDCA ‘Z’ stamp if the measurement of arthrosis is less than 3mm.

This motion comes into effect on the 1st September 2010, which means that any animal assessed with 3mm or more of arthrosis on any elbow will be deemed to have failed the GSDCA Elbow Dysplasia Control Scheme and therefore will not be able to be presented to the GSDCA National Breed Survey Scheme.

If you have any questions regarding this matter please do not hesitate to contact me on 03 50220393 any evening after 6.00pm.
Joylene Neddermeyer
GSDCA NBC Chairman

read the full notice here

Reports and results presented at the 2010 NBC Meeting are now available. The sires progeny report from the National, the latest Hip & Elbow stats and several articles from Karen Hedberg regarding health issues in the GSD, line breeding and inbreeding, teeth and the lower jaw issues are provided for your information. 

For your info some areas of breeding concern discussed at the meeting included underdeveloped teeth, missing p1s, p2s and p3s, underdeveloped upper and lower jaw, looseness of hock joints and over angulated hindquarters, exaggerated top lines, length of under chest and the usual length and lay of the upper arm and croup. Instability of the hocks and hindquarter is a growing concern.

Linebreeding and inbreeding were also discussed. Closer than 3:3 is not recommended.

Hip and Elbow results and the Sires Progeny report are available here

The Veterinary articles are available here

The Geelong branch of the GSDCV hosted our very successful annual Funday on Sunday July 18th. A great day was had by all. Everyone enjoyed the challenge of competing in their class, and having a go at the fastest recall and fastest tunneller. What fun. Congratulations to all the class winners.

View the gallery of Funday images here

Members Please READ

Attached is a letter form the GSDCA regarding the ANKC - GSD Survey re “Hip & Elbow Dysplasia Requirements for Registration of German Shepherd puppies on the Main Register” email that has been circulating.

Please ensure you are fully aware of what this Survey is all about and the process for voting on this issue by reading the letter attached here

Results of the GSDCV Open Tracking trial, held on June 12th and 13th June 2010 are now available here

The updated Perpetual Trophy Point Score Results for Feb 7th - May 23rd 2010 are now available here

Video footage of many classes and the top finishing dogs is now available for viewing.

Videos for Open, Intermediate and Junior Dog and Bitch, along with Sires Progeny and Breeders Groups, and Obedience classes and Winner of Winners is now available. Also now Puppy, Minor and Baby Puppy dog and Bitch, along with Junior handlers. Every class is covered.

check out the videos here

We hope you enjoy revisiting the class winners and seeing them in action !! All videos contain class footage following the critiques, along with slow-motion and freeze frames of the dogs in movement.

Congratulations to all exhibitors, we hope you enjoy !!!

With Compliments of the GSDCV

GSDCV MEMBER SEES the LIGHT at SEDA

The German Shepherd Dog Club of Victoria [GSDCV] is very fortunate to have Seeing Eye Dogs Australia [SEDA] Senior Trainer Gail Taylor as an Instructor at the Northern Branch of our Club. As a result the Branch was invited to participate in a competition with the prize being a day with Gail at SEDA in Kensington.

Read the full story here

The Points Score Results for 7th Feb - 2nd May 2010 (including the National) are now available here

The schedule for the 38th National German Shepherd Dog Show and Trial, to be hosted by the GSDCV on April 30th, May 1st and 2nd 2010 is now available. Check out the 2010 National menu item for all related infomation ! www.gsdcv.org.au/2010National

The 2010 National will also celebrate the GSDCA's 50th Anniversary !

All details regarding the 2010 National are available on the GSDCV website for this fantastic event. Check for infomation on social events, event merchandise, the best accomodation options with maps to and from KCC Park, and the conformation and obedience judges profiles.

The 38th National German Shepherd Dog Show and Trial begins this Friday, April 30th, and continues over Satruday and Sunday at the State Dog Centre, KCC Park, 355 Westernport Hwy, Skye.

Come and see what its all about. Read the attached Press Release for all details

See you there !!!

A Points Score update for Perpetual Show trophies for shows 7th February - 4th April 2010 are now available here

GSDCV Supports the R.C.H. Good Friday Appeal for the 27th Year

The German Shepherd Dog Club of Victoria is actively involved in many community charity efforts, one of which is the annual Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.

The GSDCV has proudly been involved with the Good Friday Appeal for 27 years now, and on Good Friday 2010 we collected $26,010.30 in donations for the Royal Children's Hospital and the great work they do for the kids.

ATTENTION ALL GSD BREEDERS AND ENTHUSIASTS 

The 2009 Breed Survey Book, the 'bible' of the German Shepherd Dog has been printed in

Results from the GSDCV State Breed Exhibition, held at KCC Park on March 6th 2010 are now available here

Department of Primary Industry Survey On Proposed Changes to The Victorian Domestic Animal Legislation

To all Members of GSDCV Inc. **note that this survey has now closed

As you are probably now aware, the Victorian Minister for Primary Industry, Mr. Joe Helper, has initiated an online survey through the DPI website, asking the public for their opinions on some proposed changes to the Victorian Domestic Animal Legislation. The proposed changes generally are intended to increase the penalties for dogs which are currently deemed dangerous, and are found at large or are not registered with their local Council. The proposals however, include rather extreme powers being granted to Council Officers, which would include the ability to seize such a dog and order its immediate euthanasia without further consultation of the dog's owner.

Information about the proposed legislation changes on the Government websites can be seen here:

The GSDCV will again be attending the Melbourne Pet and Animal Expo which will be held on the 12th-14th February 2010 at the Caulfield Racecourse.  Take the opportunity to come along and visit us, all memebrs of the public are welcome !!

The GSDCV will have a breed stand in the dog breed showcase area, where the public can interact with our dogs and ask questions, and the GSDCV will also be doing daily displays in the main dog arena. 

The final results for the 2009 GSDCV Perpetual Trophies and Points Score is now complete and available here

Congratulations to all winners

The schedule for the 2010 GSDCV State Breed Exhibition and Restricted Obedience Trial to be held on March 6th is now available here, or can be access via the approproiate calendar date.

Points Score Update !! Who's Going to Win???

An update of the GSDCV Points Score Results is now available here, that includes all shows up to November 1st 2009.

As the end of the year gets close, the points table is hotting up and our top dogs continue to do well.

A further update including show results in the last 2 weeks will be provided shortly.

Kaiser and Morgan - Lifesaving Heroes. At the GSDCV 84th Championship Show in November 2009, local dogs Kaiser (Aiesha Gunnys Gangster) and Morgan (Arristar Inka) were presented with a Special Recognition Award, accepted on their behalf by their proud owners Denise and Reuben Nicholson.
 
Kaiser and Morgan are two very special dogs - they helped save a mans life. The German Shepherd Dog Club of Victoria is proud to honour two of our very special dogs. Read the full story here

The GSDCV Points Score for Perpetual Show Trophies is now updated and available, which includes the latests Show results to date in October 2009. Check out our leading show dogs here

Results and critiques from the GSDCV 84th Championship Show and the Working Dog Club of Victoria 35th Championship Show, held on the weekend of October 31st and November 1st at Lancefield are now available here

Results from the GSDCV Breed Survey, held at KCC Park on Sunday Ocotber 11th 2009 are now available here

The critiques from the Broken Hill Championship Show held on Sunday August 16th are now available here

Updated Results for the 2009 Perpetual Show Trophies Scores are now available here. These include results from all shows up to and including Broken Hill

Black Saturday Bushfire Vets and Wildlife Rescuers Acknowledged by the GSDCV Inc

Following the terrible bushfires on February 7th 2009, all branches and members of the GSDCV fundraised to assist those who had worked so hard to treat the animals and wildlife affected. Several members of the GSDCV were impacted by the fires in the Bendigo, Gippsland and Kinglake areas, and we appreciate the contribution and support of these great organisations and helpers to all involved. Read the full story here of the GSDCV's donations to support those helping the animals.

The schedule for the upcoming GSDCV Back to Back Open Indoor/Outdoor Medallion Trial to be held on october 3rd 2009 is now available.

See Schedule here

Entries Close September 24th 2009.

Results from the GSDCV Open Tracking Trial, held at Haddon on August 8th, 9th and 10th 2009 are now available here

Results from the GSDCV Breed Survey held on Sunday August 2nd at KCC Park are now available here

Results from the Open Tracking Trial conducted on June 6,7 and 8th at Haddon are now available here

Results for the 2009 Perpetual Show Trophies Scores are now available herefor all shows from 8th February-7th June 2009

The 83rd GSDCV Championship Show and Restricted Obedience Trial was held at KCC Park on Saturday and Sunday May 2nd and 3rd 2009.

Congratulations to all competitors in conformation and obedience. A great weekend was had by all. All results and critiques are now available here.

The results and critiques from the GSDCV 83rd Championship Show, held on may 2nd and 3rd at KCC Park are now available here

Results from the GSDCV Tracking Test One Trial, held at Haddon on April 18th 2009 are now available here

Open meeting to Discuss Issues Concerning Puppy Purchasers and Breeders

Breed Affairs Meeting - 16th April 2009

To be held at Eastern clubrooms, Selkirk Ave, Wantirna, Commencing at 8.00pm

Topics for discussion will cover:

Breeders responsibilities?

Puppy purchasers expectations?

Contracts?

The results from the GSDCV Breed Survey held on Sunday April 5th 2009 are now available here

The GSDCV Annual General Meeting was held last Sunday March 22nd.

The office bearers of Management Committee of the GSDCV elected for 2009 are:

President                                              Dom Cafari

Vice President                                      Ian Urie

Don't miss the GSDCV Specialist Show Branch
'After Show Party with Karaoke'
on Saturday 2^nd May at the conclusion of the day's Judging at KCC Park

$20 per head (Meal only) Spit Roast & Dessert, Bar facilities available (Beer, Wine & Soft Drinks). Bookings & Payment by 10^th April 2009 OR Contact Vicki – (03) 9745 2738.  See the flyer for all detials.

Results from the State Breed Exhibition Restricted Obedience Trial held on March 7th 2009 at KCC Park are now available.

To view the results, click here

All are safe as follows: (Mon Feb 16th, 10am)

Frank Grigons in Flowerdale. Frank's house was saved and his dogs. He may be contactable at the end of the week.

Phil and Ros Vincent in Kinglake,

Carla Srb and David Berry in Healesville, John and Fran Farley in Cockatoo,

John Anthony & David Hudson in Maiden Gully, lost their home & some animals, but dog is safe

Maree Mellington in Eaglehawk, Sian James in Eaglehawk, Diane Cameron & husband from Yarck

Kevin, Laurel, Mathew and Alex Mitchell from Alexandra

All GSD's have survived. Any further updates on members will be posted on this website. To all those who have offered help, thankyou. A club representative will contact you if your assistance is needed.

The GSDCV took part in a very successful weekend at the annnual Melbourne Pet & Animal Expo, held over the 13^th – 15^th February 2009 at Caulfield Racecourse. This 3 day event attracts thousands of animal lovers each year. Again the GSDCV had a great promotional stand to showcase our dogs and our club, and provided working demonstrations each day to the public, along with having our dogs involved in 'meet the breed' talks, 'ranger information' sessions and 'Puppies at Play' demos - cute puppies are always a big hit with the public ! Our dogs on the stand were available for lots of interaction with the public as we provided information and assisitance to all those interested in the German Shepherd Dog.

If you wish to apply for an award for your dog, the application is due to be submitted to the GSDCV Secretary by February 13th 2009. Don't miss out. You must attend the AGM to collect your award.