10/03/2010
Current ANKC position regarding Schutzhund
Since an article in Dog News Australia (DNA) indicated that the ANKC had lifted the embargo on Schutzhund activity in Australia, the ANKC Office has been inundated with inquiries seeking confirmation of the story.
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10/03/2010
Approval and Registration of New Breed - Xoloitzcuintle
ANKC POLICY ON XOLOITZCUINTLE (Approved 2010) Group 7 – Non Sporting Registration to commence immediately and showing to commence on the 1 July 2010.
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17/02/2010
New Championship Title for Neutered Dogs

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3/02/2010
ANKC Border Collie Survey Results

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20/01/2010
Protocols for DNA Testing of Dogs
Recently Dogs Victoria submitted to the ANKC a request for specific protocols to be in place to assure the authenticity of DNA test results.
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14/12/2009
Canine Research Grant Awards for 2010

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28/08/2009
Grand Champion Title
As from 1 January 2010 the qualifications required to attain the Grand Champion Title will be:
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17/06/2009
Allowable Colours Listing
The ANKC has resolved that the Allowable Colours listing
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11/05/2009
Breed Standard Extensions

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6/05/2009
Registration of White Swiss Shepherd Dogs
Now that the ANKC has recognised the White Swiss Shepherd Dog
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5/05/2009
ANKC Survey Results
Dachshund Breed Standard
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5/03/2009
Registration and Changes to Registration

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16/01/2009
National Breed Council 2009 Conference
Notice of Meeting
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9/12/2008
Canine Research Grant Awards for 2009
The Canine Research Foundation (CRF) is the research vehicle of ANKC.
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9/12/2008
Canine Research Foundation Grant Awards for 2010
Members, Clubs and other organisations please note that the Canine Research Foundation is seeking applications for research commencing in 2010 to be funded under the Foundation's Grants program for the year 2010.
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4/12/2008
Welsh Corgi (Pembroke) - Amendment to Tail Description
At the October 2008 ANKC Conference it was resolved to accept a submission
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4/12/2008
Pekingese Breed Standard - Amendment
The ANKC received an amended Pekingese Standard on the 14 October 2008,
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21/11/2008
Health & Welfare of Pedigree Dogs
The Global focus on health and welfare of Pedigree Dogs is now gaining mementum as illustrated by the advice received from the Kennel Club (UK):
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18/11/2008
ANKC Survey - Flat Coated Retriever - Change to Commencement Date
Earlier this year the ANKC conducted a survey to ascertain the opinion of registered Flat Coated Retriever owners as to whether they considered Hip Dysplasia, Elbow Dysplasia and Glaucoma to be problems in the breed.
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13/11/2008
List of Breed Standards Amended October 2008
The following Breed Standards amendments were approved at the ANKC October 2008 Conference.
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12/11/2008
Abolishment of Supplementary Theory & Practical Exams
At the October 2008 Conference it was resolved that from the commencement of the 2009 Show Judges Training Year the supplementary theory and practical exams will be abolished.
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12/11/2008
Reserve & Runner Up Awards
The ANKC wishes to clarify the correct terminology for Reserve and Runner Up awards as being -
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12/11/2008
ANKC Breed Standard Extensions
At the October 2008 Conference it was resolved that
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12/11/2008
Missing Breed Standard Extensions
At the October Conference it was resolved that
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12/11/2008
Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog - Changes to the Development Register
At the October Conference it was resolved that
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12/11/2008
Change of Name - Italian Pointing Dog (Bracco Italiano)
At the October Conference it was resolved that
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12/11/2008
Name Given to New Breeds
At the October Conference it was resolved that
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12/11/2008
ANKC Breed Standards - Inclusion of Health & Welfare Statement
At the October Conference it was resolved that
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12/11/2008
Bull Terrier/Bull Terrier (Miniature) - Extension to Interbreeding
At the October Conference it was resolved that
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12/11/2008
ANKC Adopted FCI Breed Standard Translations
At the October Conference it was resolved that
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5/11/2008
New ANKC Policy Statement
At its recent meeting in Brisbane the ANKC Conference of Delegates, representing all States and Territories unanimously adopted the following policy:
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5/11/2008
Australian Cattle Dog Referendum Results
Recently the ANKC conducted a referendum of any Member of a Canine Control affiliated with the ANKC who was an owner of a registered Australian Cattle Dogs.
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20/10/2008
Welfare of Animals
With the increasing Global focus on the Welfare of Animals the ANKC will be issuing a number of Press Releases to highlight the wide range of Codes of Practice and Disease Surveillance Programs that set pure bred dog breeders apart from others who are not members of any of our Affiliated State & Territory organizations, and are consequently not subject to any control in their breeding activities.
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31/07/2008
ANKC Survey Results - Flat Coated Retrievers
Recently the ANKC conducted a survey to ascertain the opinion of registered Flat Coated Retriever owners as to whether they considered Hip Dysplasia, Elbow Dysplasia and Glaucoma to be problems in the breed. The response received has indicated overwhelming support for the following:
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30/05/2008
White Swiss Shepherd Dog
Now that the ANKC has recognised the White Swiss Shepherd Dog it is essential that all Members and Data Entry personnel understand that this recognition does not apply to White German Shepherd Dogs or White Swiss Shepherd Dogs that do not have a complete Export certificate with all dogs in the background registered as White Swiss Shepherd Dogs.
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23/05/2008
Breed Standard Extensions

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25/02/2008
Capital City Royal Show Dates
To assist State Clubs when making application to conduct National Shows we list below confirmed dates of Capital City Royal Show dates Australia wide to the Year 2010.
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1/02/2008
Allowable Colours for all breeds
In accordance with current ANKC Policy only those colours allowed as per the Official ANKC Breed Standard will be eligible to be registered on the ANKC Main Register and all other colours “non standard colours” can only be registered on the ANKC Limited Register and marked “not to be upgraded under any circumstances”.
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11/01/2008
Re-Registration of Imported Dogs/Semen
Members are reminded that in accordance with ANKC Policy and Regulations, only dogs and/or semen imported into Australia that are registered with a recognised Overseas Canine Controlling Body are the only dogs/semen that can be re- registered with the ANKC.
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7/01/2008
Late Fee - National Show Applications
In accordance with the decision at the October 2007 ANKC Conference all State Club Secretaries are advised that a late fee of $200.00 will now apply for any National Show applications received outside the required timeframe of eighteen (18) months prior to the proposed date/s of the fixture.
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14/12/2007
Canine Research Foundation - 2009 Grants
Members, Clubs and other organisations please note that the Canine Research Foundation is seeking applications for research commencing in 2009 to be funded under the Foundation's Grants program for the year 2009.
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12/12/2007
Canine Research Grant Awards for 2008
The Canine Research Foundation (CRF) is the research funding vehicle of ANKC. The CRF is a Public Charitable Trust that awards grants for research to be conducted by Australian universities.
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