Minimum Breeding Age for Afghan Hound BitchesRead now
Canine Ehrlichiosis - Information for Exhibitors
DOGS Australia has concerns regarding the risk of vectoring Canine Ehrlichiosis through the pedigree dog population attending our major exhibition events such as Royal Shows.Read now
Ehrlichiosis in Dogs
Distribution of the Brown tick in AustraliaRead now
Respiratory Function Grading Scheme
Health screening test rolled out for brachycephalic dog breeds.Read now
A survey was conducted by Dogs Australia last year to ascertain the feedback from all owners of registered Afghan Hounds.Read now
Dogs Australia Statement: Breed Ban Response
Dogs Australia is responding to calls for some of Australia’s most popular breeds to be banned, namely Pugs, British and French Bulldogs and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.Read now
Dogs Australia Statement on Norwegian Government Breed Bans
Dogs Australia response in relation to recent court decision in Norway banning the breeding of British Bulldogs and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.Read now
Love is blind, but it doesn’t have to be
Pedigree dog breeders are devoted to their dogs and want to see their puppies live long, happy and healthy lives in forever loving homes.Read now
Emerging Disease - EHRLICHIOSIS IN DOGS
Ehrlichiosis is a tick borne disease affecting primarily dogs. Transmission only occurs through infected ticks, the main one being the brown dog tick.Read now
Australian Canine Eye Scheme (ACES)
ANKC Ltd is seeking information from all Member Bodies and National Breed Councils into the scheduling of eye diseases.Read now
ANKC Statement regarding the status of the brachycephalic breeds in the Netherlands
The open letter from the President of the FCI, related to the status of the brachycephalic breeds in the Netherlands, has been widely viewed and applauded.Read now
Pre 1987 British Bulldog Standard - Why did the ANKC amend it?
Recently there has been a great deal of comment on Facebook, regarding the decision by the ANKC to amend the British Bulldog Breed Standard.Read now
Labrador Retriever Survey Results
A survey was conducted by ANKC Ltd earlier this year to ascertain the feedback from all owners of registered Labrador Retrievers.Read now
ANKC Health & Well Being Committee COVID 19 advice to breeders
The CHWC hopes that the following advice will help in the process of transferring puppies to their new owners.Read now
Belgian Shepherd Dog Survey Results
A survey was conducted by ANKC Ltd last year to ascertain the feedback from all breeders of registered Belgian Shepherd Dogs.Read now
The future of the Anatolian Shepherd Dog in Australia
ANKC has received a number of inquiries as to the eligibility of Anatolians and Kangals with pedigrees from organisations other than the FCI.Read now
Amendment to Breed Standards
The ANKC Ltd Board resolved at their October 2018 Board meeting for all breed standard amendments to be made annually in January each year.Read now
Rottweiler Statement
The attention of all Australian licenced Judges of Rottweilers is drawn to the following extract from FCI Regulation in particular the reference to discrimination.Read now
Border Collie Survey Results
Recently ANKC Ltd conducted a survey to ascertain the opinion of owners of Border Collies in relation to amendments to the breed standard.Read now
Kangal Shepherd Dogs
Fédération Cynologique Internationale has advised that Anatolian Shepherd Dogs will now be classified as Kangal Shepherd Dogs.Read now
FCI International All Breeds Judges
As indicated in a recent post to our Facebook page by the President, the FCI is revamping its Judges Directory.Read now
National Agility Committee : Clarification of Rule 4.3 - Height Card
The National Agility Committee has confirmed the following interpretation which shall be binding in accordance with the rules.Read now
National Obedience & Tracking Committee : Clarification of Deduction in Utility Class, Signal Exercise Rule
The National Obedience & Tracking Committee has confirmed the following interpretation which shall be binding in accordance with the rules.Read now
Immediate Suspension of Agility Collapsible Tunnel
ANKC has agreed to the temporary suspension of the use of the Collapsible Tunnel effective immediately due to safety concerns.Read now
Allowable Colours
Prior to 1 July 2017 only acceptable colours noted in the breed standards will be eligible for registration on the Main Register.Read now
ANKC Ltd Survey Results - German Shepherd Dog
Recently ANKC Ltd conducted a survey to ascertain the opinion of registered German Shepherd Dog owners.Read now
CHEDS (Canine Hip and Elbow Dysplasia Scheme)
ANKC Ltd will become the sole manager of the Canine Hip and Elbow dysplasia scheme.Read now
Irish Wolfhound
At the ANKC Ltd Board Meeting held in Melbourne on 21st October 2012 the Directors considered issues surrounding a number of Irish Wolfhounds.Read now
Amendments to Breed Standards
ANKC Ltd has a National Breed Standards Group (NBSCG) formed with committee members from different States.Read now
Change of Group - Tatra Shepherd Dog
The effective date for this change will be 1 January 2015 to allow sufficient time for Judges, Clubs and Exhibitors to be advised.Read now
Dogs Australia is a not-for-profit organisation advocating for the preservation of purebred dogs through ethical breeding.
It champions the highest standard of animal welfare through education and fostering dog-loving communities.
Internationally recognised and established in 1958 as the Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC),
the organisation promotes responsible dog ownership; maintains the ORCHID* heritable canine diseases database;
funds research into canine diseases; and supports state and territory-based member bodies.
Dogs Australia promotes breed conformation shows and community sports for dogs that fulfil a breed’s natural instincts.
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