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. 2026 will run a bit different to a normal year.
The 2026 shows will be separated as we are pleased to announce we will be hosting the 19th Dalmatian National in Brisbane - at the Dogs Queensland Showgrounds, Durack. more details on Show Manager and our socials.
- Dalmatian Breed Specialty Championship Show - Queensland is hosting the 19th Dalmatian National. August 7 & 8 2026
- Dalmatian Breed Open Show June 2026
The 2026 shows will be separated as we are pleased to announce we will be hosting the 19th Dalmatian National in Brisbane - at the Dogs Queensland Showgrounds, Durack. more details on Show Manager and our socials.