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Whilst the ANKC Ltd permits individual Clubs or Members to download and print the ANKC Ltd Rules for personal or club use, only ANKC Ltd State Member Bodies are permitted to download and print the ANKC Ltd Rules in a bound or other format for sale or distribution.
Rules for the conduct of Agility Trials and Agility Games - [effective 1 January 2021]
Rules for the conduct of Agility Teams Events - [effective 1 January 2018]
Judges Training Scheme for Agility Jumping & Games Trials
The regulations pertaining to the Judges Training Scheme for Agility Jumping & Games Trials can be found in Regulations 3G
Non Resident Agility Judge
The Agility Overseas Judges Approval Criteria
At the June 2024 ANKC Ltd Special Board meeting it was resolved for ANKC Ltd to endorse the proposed agreement between ANKC Ltd and Canine Disc Australia and subsequently to recognise the sport of Canine Disc as an ANKC Ltd recognised discipline effective from 1 January 2025.
ANKC/CDA Agreement - (effective 1 January 2025)
ANKC/CDA Title Recognition Procedure - (effective 1 January 2025)
Rules for the Conduct of Canine Grooming Competitions (effective 1 January 2025)
Canine Grooming Judges Training Scheme
The regulations pertaining to the Canine Grooming Judges Training Program can be found in Regulations 3Q - (effective 1 July 2024)
Rules for the conduct of Dances with Dogs Competitions - (effective 1 January 2024)
Dances with Dogs Title Summary Information - (effective 1 January 2024)
Dances with Dogs Competition Judges Training Scheme
The regulations pertaining to the Dances with Dogs Competition Judges Training Scheme can be found in Regulations 3H - (effective 1 January 2024)
Non Resident Dances with Dogs Judge
The Dances with Dogs Overseas Judges Approval Requirements for Non Resident Judges
Rules for the conduct of Trick Dog Tests - (effective 1 January 2024)
Guide to Set Up and Performing Trick Tests - (effective 1 January 2020)
Trick Dog Title Summary Information - (effective 1 January 2020)
Trick Dog Test Judges Training Scheme
The regulations pertaining to the Trick Dog Judges Training Scheme can be found in Regulations 3Hb - (effective 1 January 2024)
Non Resident Trick Dog Judge
The Dances with Dogs (including Trick Dogs) Overseas Judges Approval Requirements for Non Resident Judges - (effective 1 January 2020)
Rules for the Conduct of Draft Test (effective 1 January 2022)
Draft Test Judges Training Scheme
The regulations pertaining to the Draft Test Judges Training & Assessment Program can be found in Regulations 3K - (effective 1 January 2022)
Non Resident Draft Test Judge
Draft Test Overseas Judges Approval Requirements for Non Resident Judges
Earthdog Judges Training Scheme
The regulations pertaining to the Section and Training of Earthdog Judges can be found in Regulations 3O
Judges Training Scheme for Endurance Trials
The regulations pertaining to the Judges Training Scheme for Endurance Trials can be found in Regulations Part 3D
Non Resident Obedience/Tracking/Track & Search/Endurance/Rally Obedience Overseas Judge
Obedience/Tracking/Track & Search/Endurance/Rally Obedience Overseas Judges Application form
At the February 2019 ANKC Ltd Special Board meeting it was resolved for ANKC Ltd to endorse the proposed agreement between ANKC Ltd and Australian Flyball Association and subsequently to recognise the sport of Flyball as an ANKC Ltd recognised discipline effective from 9 February 2019.
ANKC/AFA Flyball Agreement - February 2022
ANKC Flyball Title Recognition Procedure - February 2019
Rules and Regulations for Herding Trials - (effective 1 January 2023)
Dogs Australia Procedure to apply for recognition of a breed for Herding
Herding Judges Training and Assessment Program
The regulations pertaining to the Herding Judges Training and Assessment Program can be found in Regulations 3M
Non Resident Herding Judge
Herding Overseas Judges Approval Criteria for Non Resident Judges
Rules for the conduct of Lure Coursing Sanctioned Events - (effective 1 January 2020)
Rules for the conduct of Lure Coursing Sanctioned Events - (effective 1 January 2025)
2025 Rules for the conduct of Lure Coursing Sanctioned Events Revision Summary of Changes
1 January 2023 Lure Driver Competency Standards
Judges Training Scheme for Lure Coursing Trials
The regulations pertaining to the Judges Training Scheme for Lure Coursing Trials can be found in Regulations 3L
Judges Training Scheme for Obedience Trials
The regulations pertaining to the Judges Training Scheme for Obedience Trials can be found in Regulations Part 3C
Rules for the conduct of Rally Trials - (effective 1 January 2021)
Rally Novice Signs - (effective 1 January 2021)
Rally Advanced Signs - (effective 1 January 2021)
Rally Excellent Signs - (effective 1 January 2021)
Rally Master Signs - (effective 1 January 2021)
Judges Training Scheme for Rally Obedience Trials
The regulations pertaining to the Judges Training Scheme for Rally Obedience Trials can be found in Regulations 3F
Non Resident Obedience/Tracking/Track & Search/Endurance/Rally Obedience Overseas Judge
Obedience/Tracking/Track & Search/Endurance/Rally Obedience Overseas Judges Application form
Rules for the conduct of Tracking Trials - (effective 1 January 2024)
Judges Training Scheme for Tracking Trials
The regulations pertaining to the Judges Training Scheme for Tracking Trials can be found in Regulations 3E
[Note: As from 1 January 2019 the regulations pertaining to the Judges Training Scheme for Tracking Trials will be known as ANKC Ltd Regulations Part 3E (a).
Rules & Guidelines for the conduct of Track & Search Dog Trials - (effective 1 January 2024)
Judges Training Scheme for Track & Search Trials
The regulations pertaining to the Judges Training Scheme for Track & Search Trials can be found in Regulations 3E (b)
Non Resident Obedience/Tracking/Track & Search/Endurance/Rally Obedience Overseas Judge
Obedience/Tracking/Track & Search/Endurance/Rally Obedience Overseas Judges Application form
Rules for the conduct of Retrieving Ability Tests for Gundogs - (effective 1 January 2024)
Application for Associate Gundogs to complete in Retrieving Ability Tests for Gundogs
[NOTE: Retrieving Ability Tests for Gundogs - Eligibility to be a Judge - has now been converted to Regulations Part 3I
Rules for the conduct of Field Trials for Pointers and Setters - (effective 1 January 2024)
Rules for the conduct of Field Trials for Spaniels and Retrievers - (effective 1 January 2020)
Rules for the conduct of Field Trials for Utility Gundogs - (effective 1 January 2024)
Judges Training Schemes
The regulations pertaining to the Judges Training Scheme for Retrieving Trial Judges can be found in Regulations 3A
The regulations pertaining to the Judges Training Scheme for Field Trial Judges can be found in Regulations 3B
The regulations pertaining to the Judges Training Scheme for Retrieving Ability Test for Gundogs Judges can be found in Regulations 3I
Non Resident Retrieving & Field Trial Judge
Retrieving & Field Trial Overseas Judges Approval Criteria for Non Resident Judges
Rules for the conduct of Scent Work Trials - (June 2024 amendments effective 1 August 2024)
Scent Work Title Summary Information - (effective 1 July 2024)
Judges Training Scheme for Scent Work
The regulations pertaining to the Judges Training Scheme for Scent Work Judges can be found in Regulations 3N (effective 1 July 2024)
Rules for the conduct of Sled Sports Events - (effective 1 January 2020)
Rules for the conduct of Sled Sports Events - (effective 1 January 2025)
Judges Training Scheme for Sled Sports
The regulations pertaining to the Judges Training Scheme for Sled Sports Judges can be found in Regulations 3J.
Rules for the conduct of SprintDog™ Trials - (effective 1 July 2024)
SprintDog™ Summary Title Guide - (effective 1 July 2024)
Judges Training & Assessment Program for SprintDog™
The regulations pertaining to the Judges Training & Assessment Program for SprintDog™ can be found in Regulations 3P (effective 1 August 2024)
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.
