Conformation
If you have recently purchased a purebred dalmatian then why not have some fun and enter a few dog shows. It's a good day out and a chance to meet people with similar interests and learn more about your breed. Your breeder should advise you how to register your dog with Dogs Queensland.
A pure bred dog registered with Dogs Queensland can be shown in the numerous dog shows held throughout Australia.
New 'Showies' should always check with your Dalmatian's Breeder before undertaking this activity.
Getting Started :
Once you have registered your dog and have a copy of the latest show schedule you can enter a show. There are different types of conformation shows held :
Types of Dog Shows
Championship Show : - a show where dogs are competing for challenge certificate. A challenge certificate verifies the number of points a dog has won at the particular event. These points go towards the dogs Australian Champion title. Both the best dog and bitch of a breed are awarded with a challenge certificate. Champions and non-champion dogs are eligible to compete. Only qualified judges officiate.
Open Show :- a show where no challenge points are awarded. Both champions and non-champions can compete. Trainee judges officiate. These shows are recommended as a starting point for training new dogs and new owners.
A pure bred dog registered with Dogs Queensland can be shown in the numerous dog shows held throughout Australia.
New 'Showies' should always check with your Dalmatian's Breeder before undertaking this activity.
Getting Started :
Once you have registered your dog and have a copy of the latest show schedule you can enter a show. There are different types of conformation shows held :
Types of Dog Shows
Championship Show : - a show where dogs are competing for challenge certificate. A challenge certificate verifies the number of points a dog has won at the particular event. These points go towards the dogs Australian Champion title. Both the best dog and bitch of a breed are awarded with a challenge certificate. Champions and non-champion dogs are eligible to compete. Only qualified judges officiate.
Open Show :- a show where no challenge points are awarded. Both champions and non-champions can compete. Trainee judges officiate. These shows are recommended as a starting point for training new dogs and new owners.
The Dalmatian Association of Queensland hold two Conformation shows each year. Held on the same day, they are:
- Dalmatian Breed Specialty Championship Show
- Dalmatian Breed Specialty Open Show
The 2018 shows were held on Saturday 9th June at the Dogs Queensland Showgrounds.
The judge for the Championship show is Dalmatian Specialist, Mr Jonathan Marshall
The judge for the Open Show is from North Queensland, Mrs Gay McNeil.
Members of the Association have to option of competing in a Pointscore Competition with the aim to earn the title of 'Top Dalmatian' for the year!
2017
The Joan Roseworn Memorial Championship Show
CH Paceaway Starz in the Sky
Bred and owned by Fran Darling
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Click on the video above to watch the judging of
Best in Championship Show. |
Gallery of Championship Show winners
OPEN SHOW
Gallery of Open Show winners
PROPERTY CLASSES
L-R: BEST GAIT - CH Varewell Moonstone Mist / Julie Beeby... BEST HEAD - Underfoot Queen of Hearts / Natasha McIntyre... BEST HINDQUARTERS AND TAIL SET - CH Whytewood Mr Darcys Ozi Gold / Michelle Little... BEST SPOTS - Dalilu Devils Advocate / Jenny Gwyer...
