The German Shepherd Dog has a great following worldwide and is a very versatile, all-round companion dog. They are used by the armed services and police for protection, tracking, rescue work; for herding and as a guide dog for the blind.

However, the vast majority are owned by Shepherd enthusiasts as beloved family pets.

We hope to give you some understanding of the background of the breed's history and what The German Shepherd Dog League of NSW Inc can offer you in regards to training and general care of your Shepherd.

The GSDL of NSW and the German Shepherd Dog Council of Australia (GSDCA) have been established to promote the breeding, exhibition and overall improvement of the German Shepherd Dog in Australia

What's News from the GSDL ?

Our next Meeting is our Annual General Meeting.
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Our next Meeting is our Annual General Meeting will be held on Noivember 9th at 7:30 pm. Members will be emailed an agenda and virtual meeting link.

GSDL Membership renewals are due
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GSDL Membership renewals are due by 30 September 2026. Members can renew online using this link:  gsdl-membership-renewals  

Show & Obedience Training – Every Tuesday at 7:30 pm.
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Members are welcome to join our weekly show and obedience training sessions held at the GSDL Grounds. Cost: $5.00 per member, per training session Venue:  GSDL Grounds NSW Canine Complex Luddenham Road, Orchard Hills

GSDL NSW Pointscore Update
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The GSDL NSW Pointscores have been updated as of August 25th, 2026. Results are available on Point Score Page Make sure your membership is renewed by the end of September to remain eligible for the October shows’ … Read More

Congratulations to all successful dogs, owners and breeders who participated in the Breed Survey on October 10th, 2026
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For the results, go to https://gsdl.info/results/breed-survey-results/

Results for the 52nd GSDCA National Show & Trial
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52nd GSDCA National Show & Trial The results for the 52nd GSDCA National Show & Trial are available. Held in Sydney from 15–17 May 2026, the National showcased some outstanding German Shepherd Dogs across the show … Read More

Thank you so much to our incredible sponsors for their generous support of the 52nd GSDCA National Show & Trial!
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Your support makes it possible to put on a fantastic event for the German Shepherd Dog community—bringing together exhibitors, enthusiasts, and supporters for a day of competition and celebration. Your generosity has given everyone the chance … Read More

The GSDL German Shepherd Puppy Book
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The puppy booklets can be collected at show, breed survey, or training night, or they can be posted. You can follow the link below to grab them online. Please order in advance so the booklets can … Read More

Character Assessment applications go digital.
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    We going digital with Character Assessment applications ! After the successful roll-out of the online Breed Survey applications, it was a no brainer. So much easier for all and way less work for our … Read More

Please support our show Sponsors.
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Thank you to our Sponsors We want to thank the following for sponsoring the GSDL. Please support our sponsors.   ​ You can join the Royal Canin  Breeder’s Club by clicking on their logo. www.royalcanin.com/au www.siresonice.com www.vebopet.com.au … Read More

Want to join the German Shepherd Dog League or renew your membership?
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Want to join the German Shepherd Dog League? To join the GSDL or renew memebership online, go to https://gsdl.info/product-category/membership/ Or go to our membership page of printable forms https://gsdl.info/about-us/membership

Snakes are out and about again on our grounds at Orchard Hills.
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From DogsNSW – weekly woof.   Please be mindful on the grounds