The GSDL conducts many events during the year, including shows, trials, breed surveys, social events and promotions. Club meetings are also included in our calendar.
Please keep checking the GSDL web site for any changes or updates to restrictions relative to dog shows.
April 2019
GSDL Easter Championship Show and Trial
GSDL Easter Championship Show and Trial Easter Weekend, 2019. The GSDL will have Herr.Torsten Kollenbach, SV Germany judging in Australia for the first time. Dates for the show are Saturday 20th April and Sunday 21st April, 2019 - with Good Friday and Easter Monday to travel to and from the show. Please note at this show there will be no canteen. Show and Trial Schedule Details on Herr.Torsten Kollenbach
Find out more »May 2019
Paws in the Park at Camden, 5th May 9am-1pm.
The GSDL have a stall, all members are welcome with their dogs to drop in as it is a very social event with no restrictions for numbers or time to attend and it is free. You can drop in for 5minutes and walk around the rest of the show and participate in the many activities. See you there it is great socialisation for the dogs. Camden Bicentennial Equestrian Park entrances from Exeter street, Sheathers Lane & Cawdor Rd, Camden
Find out more »Breed Survey
Breed Survey, Club Grounds, Bill Spilstead Canine Complex, 44 Luddenham Road, Orchard Hills.
Find out more »GSDL working committee for 2020 National
GSDL members a meeting for the Working Committee for May 2020 GSDCA National Show & Trial in will be held at our clubhouse, May 13th commencing at 7 pm, held before the General Meeting. If you would like to be part of this committee, please feel welcome to attend. We last hosted the National in 2016. We are looking for committed and talented people to join our National Show Committee to help us pull together a great National spectacle for…
Find out more »General meeting
General meeting
Find out more »Manilla & District Kennel Club Inc All Breeds Championship Show May 26th, 2019
Judge: Mrs Sue Bruno (Qld) Working Group. Schedule
Find out more »June 2019
Sanction and Open Show
Sanction and Open Show. Judge Sanction Show: Melissa Adamson (SA), Open show judge Mr Wayne Lewis. Schedule available on https://gsdl.info/results/schedules/
Find out more »The next National Show Meeting will be held in the club rooms on Thursday 13th June commencing at 8 p.m. Those members who are training, we realise, will not be able to attend the meeting until 8.30 pm.
Find out more »Dogs NSW Public Relations Committee Dogs On Show All Breeds Championship Show
JUDGE: Mr K Morton (NSW) Working Dogs, Junior Handlers Schedule
Find out more »Parramatta & Districts All Breeds Kennel Club Inc Show
Judge Blue Show: Dr Karen Hedberg BVS (NSW) Schedule
Find out more »July 2019
General meeting
General meeting
Find out more »Newcastle & Hunter Region German Shepherd Dog Club. Inc Show weekend
Newcastle & Hunter Region German Shepherd Dog Club. Inc Show weekend July 27th & 28th, 2019 JUDGES Saturday - Mrs F Farley (NSW) All LSC Bitches then Dogs followed by SC Bitches then Dogs Sunday - Mr M Bradley (NZ) All LSC Bitches then Dogs followed by SC Bitches then Dogs Schedule
Find out more »August 2019
Sydney Dog Lovers Show
The GSDL be at the Sydney Dog Lovers Show on 3rd & 4th August, Sydney Showground and Karen will be there at the GSDL Stand promoting our breed - please go along and visit the stand or maybe visit the Pat-a-pooch section. Sydney Dog Lovers Show Schedule
Find out more »National Show Meeting
The next National Show Meeting will be held on Sunday, August 11th, 2019 at 1 pm at the Orchard Hills Club Room
Find out more »State Breed Assessment
State Breed Assessment. ASSESSOR: MRS. F. STOKES: Baby, Minor, Puppy, Junior, Intermediate and Open Classes. Dogs & Bitches SC & LSC Please see the Schedule page for more details https://gsdl.info/results/schedules/
Find out more »National Show Meeting
The next National Show Meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 27th at 7 pm at the Orchard Hills Club Room
Find out more »September 2019
General meeting
General meeting at the Orchard Hills Club Room
Find out more »Coffs Harbour District All Breeds Kennel Club – Championship Show
Coffs Harbour District All Breeds Kennel Club - Championship Show Judge Mrs Fay Stokes. Schedule for the show
Find out more »Breed Survey, Coffs Habour
Breed Survey will be held at Coffs Habour on Saturday,September 21st at 9 am. Completed Breed Survey Form to be sent a week before survey to Club Survey Registrar, 10 Shelley Road, Wallacia 2745
Find out more »The next National Show Meeting
The next National Show Meeting will be at 7.30 p.m. on 24th September prior to the League Committee Meeting at the Orchard Hills Club Room
Find out more »October 2019
ACT German Shepherd Dog Association Championship Shows
For more information go to https://actgsda.org/
Find out more »Championship Show & Trial Show & Trial
Championship Show & Trial Show & Trial Mr G Green (VIC) All German Shepherds. Ms V Etherington OAM (NSW) All Obedience. Schedule available on our schedule page.
Find out more »Members Comp
Members Comp. Judge Natalie Humphries (WA) Schedule available on our schedule page.
Find out more »GSDL General meeting is on Tuesday 15th October at 8 pm not on Monday 14th October as previously advertised.
Members please note: The next GSDL General meeting is on Tuesday 15th October at 8 pm not on Monday 14th October as previously advertised.. Meeting will be to nominate for the following positions on The German Shepherd Dog Council of Australia Inc. President Secretary Treasurer Judges Chairperson Editor Quarterly National Review Meeting starts at 8 pm
Find out more »November 2019
ZAP Character Assessment Familiarisation Day
The German Shepherd Dog League Inc of NSW will be holding a ZAP Character Assessment Familiarisation Day Sunday, 10 November 2019 from 2 pm at Club Grounds, Bill Spilstead Canine Complex, 44 Luddenham Road, Orchard Hills.
Find out more »Members Comp
Judge: Mrs Sharon Ballantyne- Gordon. Order of Judging: All SC Bitches & Dogs, then LSC bitches followed by Dogs. Judging commences at 9.00 am Schedule below or can be found on https://gsdl.info/results/schedules German Shepherd Dog League Inc Christmas Members Competition Schedule
Find out more »December 2019
St George District Kennel Club All Breeds Championship Show
St George District Kennel Club All Breeds Championship Show: Working Dog judge (Red Show) Dr Karen Hedberg (NSW). See schedule page for more information
Find out more »GSDL Christmas Presentation
Christmas social to be held December 14th, before German Shepherd Dog League Christmas Members Competition. Presentation will start at 3.30 p.m followed by refreshments at the Orchard Hills Club Rooms (note must attend to collect trophies, country members excepted)
Find out more »German Shepherd Dog League Christmas Members Competition
German Shepherd Dog League Christmas Members Competition Members Competition: Judge Andrew O’Loughlin (SA) Classes to be judged: 1,2,3,4,5,& 11 (Dogs & bitches) ENTRIES CLOSE – 10TH DECEMBER, 2019 Schedule below or can be found on https://gsdl.info/results/schedules/ German Shepherd Dog League Inc Christmas Members Competition Schedule
Find out more »January 2020
February 2020
May 2020
We wish to advise all members and exhibitors that the 48th GSDCA National Show & Trial has been cancelled.
We wish to advise all members and exhibitors that the 48th GSDCA National Show & Trial has been cancelled.
Find out more »October 2020
GSDL Obedience Training Resumes
GSDL Obedience Training Resumes on Tuesday 6th October. Starting at 7.30 pm till 9.00 pm
Find out more »GSDL Training Show Resumes
GSDL Training Show Resumes on Thursday 8th October. Starting at 7.30 pm till 9.00 pm.
Find out more »Championship Show & Obedience Trial
Judge: Dr. Karen Hedberg (NSW). For more details, please go to our Schedules page. ATTENTION OCTOBER SHOW EXHIBITORS Whilst we have a good entry for the show in fairness to those people who travel a long way to attend it does not warrant a 2 day event - the October Show will be on SATURDAY only giving those people a chance to travel early on Sunday to reach their homes at a respectable hour or travel back on the Saturday.…
Find out more »Speciality Show Ring Training Day Cancelled
GSDL MEMBERS .... Unfortunately, due to bad weather and which is due to worsen, we have had to cancel the Specialty Training Day tomorrow 25th October. We will endeavour to try and get a day for the following weekend if one is available and will put a post-up on Monday regarding this. We do however have another Speciality Training Day already booked for 15th November so if we are unable to get a day next weekend, we will look forward…
Find out more »November 2020
Speciality Show Ring Training Day
The GSDL of NSW Inc invite you to join in our specialty show training day with Jo Cathie and team for instruction, practice, problem solving and advice. The emphasis is on enjoyment, education and dog socialization. Sunday 15th November 11 am – $2.50 per dog Handlers and experienced fellow exhibitors will be available along with a couple of judges to assist dogs and exhibitors at all levels of experience from first timers to old hands.
Find out more »December 2020
Obedience training
Obedience training finishes on the 8th of December 2020 and recommences on the 19th January 2021
Find out more »Show training
Show training finishes on the 10th of December and recommences on the 4th February 2021
Find out more »Presentation of Point Score Trophies
Please note that the presentation of all Point Score Trophies will take place before the commencement of our December Twilight Show at 2.00 pm in the clubrooms.
Find out more »Members Competition
German Shepherd Dog League Inc December Members Competition Judge: Mrs. Jenny De Lucia (SA) For Schedule please go to our Schedule page https://gsdl.info/results/schedules/
Find out more »January 2021
General Meeting
The next General meeting on 12th January is to vote on items for The GSDCA February Annual General Meeting. Members can read the Motions to be voted on at meeting. The link to the Agenda is https://gsdl.info/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/AGM-2021-Agenda-Final-03.12.2020.pdf
Find out more »Obedience training
Obedience training recommences on the 19th January 2021. Please note that the ground fee will be $3.00 per dog and $5.00 for 2 dogs.
Find out more »February 2021
Show training
Show training recommences on the 4th February, 2021. Please note that the ground fee will be $3.00 per dog and $5.00 for 2 dogs.
Find out more »Show and Obedience Training Day
GSDL MEMBERS in conjunction with our Breed Survey to be held on 21st February, we will also be holding a Show and Obedience Training Day commencing at 9 am followed by the Survey at 11am at the completion of which a Sausage Sizzle will be held. Please come along and enjoy yourself with other members.
Find out more »Breed Survey
Breed Survey at 11am at the completion of which a Sausage Sizzle will be held. Please come along and enjoy yourself with other members.
Find out more »March 2021
General Meeting
General meeting. Voting for judges 2022.
Find out more »Newcastle & Hunter Region German Shepherd Dog Club Open Show.
Newcastle & Hunter Region German Shepherd Dog Club Open Show. For more details check their web site https://www.newcastlegsd.com/show-trials
Find out more »April 2021
GSDL Easter Championship Show
GSDL Easter Championship Show. Judge will be Ms Jane Pike ( SA) For schedule see out Show Schedule page
Find out more »German Shepherd Judging at Royal Easter Show 2021
German Shepherd Judging at Royal Easter Show 2021 on Sunday 4 April, 2021. Judge Mrs Fiona Fearon-Zammit (NSW) See the schedule page for show schedule: https://gsdl.info/results/schedules
Find out more »May 2021
GSDL MEMBERS in conjunction with our Breed Survey to be held on Sunday 16th May, 2021
GSDL MEMBERS in conjunction with our Breed Survey to be held on Sunday 16th May 2021, we will also be holding a Show and Obedience Training Day commencing at 9 am followed by the Survey at 11am at the completion of which a Sausage Sizzle will be held. Please come along and enjoy yourself with other members.
Find out more »June 2021
GSDL Open Show
We wish to advise that the replacement German Shepherd Specialist Judge for our June Members Competition is Terry Jarvis, as Vince Tantaro cannot judge due to Victoria’s Covid lockdown. Schedule available under "Show and Trial Schedule page" https://gsdl.info/results/schedules/
Find out more »July 2021
Show and Obedience Training Day unfortunately due to the current covid lock down we must cancel.
Members unfortunately due to the current Covid lock down we must cancel the Breed Survey combined Training Day and Sausage Sizzle on 18th July. We will advise as soon as we have another date.
Find out more »Newcastle & Hunter Region German Shepherd Dog Club Shows. Unfortunately, due to the current covid lockdown show is to be postponed.
Unfortunately, due to the current covid lockdown show is to be postponed. Please check the Newcastle & Hunter Region German Shepherd Dog Club website for updated information. https://www.newcastlegsd.com
Find out more »August 2021
State Breed Assessment.
STATE BREED EVALUATION….Due to the current lockdown situation we have no choice but to postpone the State Breed and try for another date when things open up again. This will of course depend on the availability of grounds. We will keep you advised. If you have already entered please go to Show Manager and hit the refund button which has been activated.
Find out more »September 2021
October 2021
GSDL Championship Show
Due to the current lockdown situation the GSDL October Championship Show has been postponed.
Find out more »Obedience training
German Shepherd Dog League Orchard Hills Training Show, Obedience and puppy training will recommence this month at the Bill Spillstead Complex for Canine Affairs Orchard Hills (Dogs NSW Grounds) with Obedience training starting on the 19th October 2021 and Show training on the 21st October 2021 at 7.30pm Training for both nights will be limited to 20 people with their dogs per night until further notice so be there earlier than 7.30pm start time to book in to get on…
Find out more »Show training
German Shepherd Dog League Orchard Hills Training Show, Obedience and puppy training will recommence this month at the Bill Spillstead Complex for Canine Affairs Orchard Hills (Dogs NSW Grounds) with Obedience training starting on the 19th October 2021 and Show training on the 21st October 2021 at 7.30pm Training for both nights will be limited to 20 people with their dogs per night until further notice so be there earlier than 7.30pm start time to book in to get on…
Find out more »November 2021
Training Day.
Our training day open to all who wish to come members and also non-members and of course we will be providing a free Sausage Sizzle so please encourage people to whom you may have sold puppies to come along... Training starting at 9 am. Survey stating at 11 am. To attend this event, you must be double vaccinated against COVID-19 and carry proof of vaccination. This event will run under the current NSW State Government Public Health Orders and restrictions.
Find out more »Breed Survey
Breed Survey and combined Training Day 6th November. For those members wishing to survey, please send in your application to the Registrar asap. To attend this event, you must be double vaccinated against COVID-19 and carry proof of vaccination. This event will run under the current NSW State Government Public Health Orders and restrictions.
Find out more »Annual General Meeting
The GSDL Annual General Meeting will be held on November 29th at Dogs NSW Building. The meeting will commence at 8 pm. This event will run under the current NSW State Government Public Health Orders and restrictions. You will need to show proof you are double vaccinated to attend. You must be financial to attend. Renewals will not be taken on the night.
Find out more »December 2021
The last Show Training night for 2021
The last Show Training night for 2021 will be December 9th, 2021 (weather permitting), and will recommence on Thursday, January 27th, 2022.
Find out more »GSDL Championship Show & Point Score Trophy Presentation
Update: Our upcoming show was previously scheduled for both Saturday and Sunday (11th and 12th of December). The show will now be conducted on Saturday 11th, commencing with stock coat bitches, followed by long stock coat bitches, stock coat dogs and then long stock coat dogs. We look forward to seeing you there! There is no change to the start time of 9am. Annual Point score presentation will be during the lunch break. GSDL Championship Show & Point Score Trophy…
Find out more »The last Obedience Training night for 2021
The last Obedience Training night for 2021 will be December 14th, 2021, and will start back on Tuesday, January 25th, 2022.
Find out more »January 2022
General Meeting
General meeting on Monday 10th January is to vote on items for The GSDCA February Annual General Meeting. This General Meeting will be virtual and therefore you need to register interest with the club secretary by Friday January 7th to receive a link. Please email secretary@gsdl.info
Find out more »Obedience Training will start back on Tuesday, January 25th, 2022.
Obedience Training will start back on Tuesday, January 25th, 2022.
Find out more »Show Training recommence on Thursday, January 27th, 2022.
Show Training recommence on Thursday, January 27th, 2022.
Find out more »February 2022
February Members Competition.
February Members Competition. Judge Mrs Carol O'Rourke (QLD) February 2022 Members Comp 2022 Schedule
Find out more »Breed Survey, Puppy Picnic cancelled due to the grounds being closed.
The Breed survey and puppy picnic planned for this Saturday is postponed due to the recent extreme weather and flooding of the German Shepherd Dog League grounds and closed until further notice. Further details of the new date is to be provided soon.
Find out more »March 2022
General Meeting postponed to Monday 21st March 2022.
Due to the flood crisis affecting many of our members our general meeting is now postponed to Monday 21st March 2022. Members will be emailed an agenda and virtual meeting link.
Find out more »New Venue for Breed Survey – Saturday 19th March, 2022
New Venue for Breed Survey - Saturday 19th March, 2022 Castle Hill Showground, Ring 7 & Undercover Ring. This is the show ring area. Starting at 10am. Puppy picnic cancelled.
Find out more »Dogs in the Park NSW – Sunday 20th March 10am to 2.30pm
Dogs in the Park NSW at St Ives Showground, Mona Vale Road, from Sunday 20th March 10am to 2.30pm. The German Shepherd Dog League of NSW has a stand at this event for you to meet dogs and ask questions about the breed. See you there!
Find out more »April 2022
GSDL Easter Speciality Show Postponed
GSDL Easter Speciality Show Postponed Regrettably due to the current weather event in NSW the GSDL committee have made the very difficult decision to postpone the upcoming Championship Show, to be held on 16th & 17th April 2022. We have exhausted all avenues to try and facilitate the event this coming weekend, including contacting over 6 council areas, showgrounds, pony clubs, sports clubs etc all of which are either closed for all sporting events or not suitable for showing at this current…
Find out more »May 2022
General Meeting
Next GSDL General Meeting being held May 9. Members will be emailed an agenda and virtual meeting link. Please note the new time for meeting is 7.30 pm.
Find out more »GSDL Breed Survey, Castle Hill Showground
Breed Survey. For those members wishing to survey, please send in your application to the Registrar asap. This survey will be held at Castle Hill Showground.
Find out more »ACT German Shepherd Dog Association Shows
ACT German Shepherd Dog Association Shows For more details www.actgsda.com
Find out more »Dogs in the Park
The GSDL of NSW has been allocated Stall 54 at Luddenham Dogs in the Park on May 29th If any members would like to bring their dogs and help out on the stall, please contact Karen Stevenson the GSDL Publicity officer.
Find out more »June 2022
Breed Survey.
BREED SURVEY: Thursday, 2nd June 2022 at 3.00 pm (if required). Venue: Hawkesbury Showground Racecourse Road, Clarendon Enquiries: Fay Stokes, State Breed Survey Coordinator Ph: 0401 019 213 and must be received no later than 7 days prior.
Find out more »48th National Show and Trial
GSDL will host the 48th National Show and Trial on Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th June 2022 48th National Schedule NATIONAL UPDATE The GSDL National committee are pleased to share that we have had formal approval of our request to change the grounds of the 2022 GSD National. The 48th National show and trial will be conducted on the 3rd, 4th and 5th June at Hawkesbury Showground Racecourse Road, Clarendon. Entries are open: https://showmanager.com.au/event/31654 Updated accommodation details GSD…
Find out more »Dogs NSW Dogs on Show Event Cancelled
CANCELLATION OF DOGS ON SHOW EVENT! It is with great sadness that the DOGS NSW Public Relations Committee has made the decision to cancel the Dogs on Show event, that was scheduled for Sunday 12 June 2022, due to the impact the recent weather has made to Orchard Hills grounds.
Find out more »July 2022
General Meeting
Next GSDL General Meeting being held on July 11, 2022 at 7.30 pm This meeting will be offered at the clubhouse as well as online if the grounds are open, and the GSDL will advise in due course. There will also be the option of joining virtually, with details to be provided closer to the date by the GSDL secretary. The GSDCA Special General Meeting Motion will be voted on at this meeting.
Find out more »Newcastle & Hunter Region German Shepherd Dog Club Inc Championship Shows
Newcastle & Hunter Region German Shepherd Dog Club Inc Championship Shows For more details: Show Manager
Find out more »August 2022
Dog lovers Show
The GSDL will be at Stand 916 at the Dog lovers Show on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7.
Find out more »Breed Survey. Please note this survey will be held at Castle Hill Showgrounds.
The GSDL has rescheduled the Breed Survey planned for September 10th to August 14th. 2022. Forms MUST be received no later than one week before the survey to Club Survey Registrar, 10 Shelley Road, Wallacia 2745 Form: https://www.gsdcouncilaustralia.org/forms/ Please note this survey will be held at Castle Hill Showgrounds.
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