Introduction

Welcome to our website and hope that you enjoy your visit. If you are not able to find the information you are seeking please contact any of the Committee members and we will endeavour to answer your enquiry. The GSDCQ (Inc) is affiliated with and abides by the Constitution for Incorporated Clubs of the Canine Control Council of Queensland. In order to function, conduct shows and events the GSDCQ Inc. follow this Constitution. We are also affiliated with the German Shepherd Dog Council of Australia.

 

The Club encourages members to become “Responsible Dog Owners “and to be pro-active in the promotion of Council Breed Improvement Schemes. The Club promotes the ideas and aims of the GSDCA in response to the Dangerous Dog Act, whereby the German Shepherd breed is discriminated against purely on the basis of its name. The GSDCQ Inc. promotes ‘punish the deed, not the breed ‘in response to the Dangerous Dog Act. The Club was re-established after the war in 1957 by a group of enthusiasts who wished to promote the breeding, showing, trialling and ownership of the purebred registered German Shepherd dog. Normal social behaviours and good sportsmanship amongst members and those participating in or attending events is encouraged by the Club. Members live in all areas of this large State and the Executive recognize member’s breed activities in regional areas. If you live in central Queensland the Club Rep is Stephanie Allen and if you live in the far north, contact Gary Hickey.

 

General Meetings are held bi-monthly on the 4^th Monday of the month at the Canine Control Council of Qld Dog Complex, King Avenue, Durack, Brisbane.  Months are January, March, May, July, September and November. The Annual General Meeting is held the first Monday in December. The starting times for meetings are 7.30pm.

 

The Club would like to acknowledge these Life members who over time have made significant contributions towards the Club.   Listed Alphabetically

 

 

A special Honour Roll to these  members who are no longer with us, we will remember you:

 

 

Shows: The Championship show is normally held on the second weekend of July each year and the Open Show is usually held in February each year. Every five years the Club hosts the National Show & Trial on behalf of the German Shepherd Dog Council of Australia.

 

Obedience Trials: Trials are held twice a year in conjunction with the Champ Show & State Breed Exhibition.

 

Breed Surveys: The Club also holds approximately three Breed Surveys a year at Durack. The object of the Survey is to promote and offer guidance for the uniform development of the German Shepherd Dog Breed. Dogs and bitches shall be awarded classification in either Breed Survey Class 1 or Breed Survey Class 11 if it is expected that they will contribute to the overall improvement of the breed in Australia. The following basic criteria are assessed - Measurements, Teeth, Temperament, Gun Test, ‘A’ stamp for Hips, ‘Z’ Stamp for Elbows, Tattoo Verification.

 

Training:  Classes are held Wednesday nights at Durack.

 

On behalf of the Executive and members of the Club welcome to our site and if you require any further help or assistance please contact us, secretary@gsdcqld.org.au