About the Dobermann Club of Queensland
CLUB INFO
The Dobermann Club of Queensland, originally formed as the Doberman Association of Qld., was first established in 1965 and was affiliated with the Canine Control Council (Qld) in 1971. The original constitution set the objectives of the Club as follows:
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To prevent any legislation or interference which may be of detriment to the Dobermann dog. |
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To promote in every way the general improvement of the standard, breeding, training and exhibition of Dobermanns. |
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To educate the general public to the uses and values of Dobermann dogs. |
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To inculcate good fellowship and sportsmanship amongst owners of Dobermanns. |
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To support and hold shows, exhibitions, parades and trials of Dobermann dogs. |
These objectives still hold true today.
The Club today is run within the guidelines of a formal constitutions as laid down by the Canine Control Council and the Club. The Club holds an Annual General Meeting where office bearers are elected to manage the day-to-day affairs of the Club, and monthly General Meetings where the formal business of the Club in conducted.
General and Committee meetings are held quarterly on the 2nd Wednesday of the assigned month at the German Club, Vulture Street, Woolloongabba commencing at 7:30 pm. Visit our ACTIVITIES page for details of the next meeting.
CONFORMATION
The Club conducts an OPEN SHOW and SPECIALTY SHOW each year in Brisbane. Entry in these events is available to all persons, Club members or otherwise, who meet the necessary requirements of the Canine Control Council (Qld).
In its attempts to further improve the standard and breeding of Dobermanns, the Club contracts the services of judges of international standing and reputation for its Championship event. Indeed, the Dobermann Club of Queensland's Championship Show is one of the highlights of the Australian Dobermann fraternity; invariably, exhibitors from all parts of Australia, and often overseas, attend this premier event.
OBEDIENCE
The Club holds regular training days for obedience and agility. These days are open to all Dobermann owners whether you are a club member or not. Visit our ACTIVITIES page for details of the next event.
There are obedience clubs operating in most suburbs and cater for all breeds and all ages. The local council or your breeder will be able to put you in touch with a suitable Obedience Club or contact the Dobermann Club of Queensland for advice on where to attend. Visit our Links page for details of obedience clubs and trainers in Qld.In recent times the introduction of Puppy pre-school for pups as young as 6 weeks and up to 12 weeks of age can be seen as a good thing. Early socialisation with people and other breeds of dogs is beneficial to a young Dobermann. Most puppy pre-schools are conducted in the evenings at your local Vet clinic by competent, trained staff. The course is geerally 4 weeks long.
Canine Good Citizen Courses are now also available through a few Obedience Clubs. This course is ideal for puppies prior to commencing the normal obedience classes. Usually it is an 8-week course and covers the basic commands and uses positive reinforcement techniques only. Contact your local obedience club for more details.
WORKING APTITUDE TESTS
Because the Dobermann was bred as a working dog, many see the mentality and aptitude for learning of the dog as just as important as the dog's conformation, is proven in the Show Ring, or his obedience, as proven in the trial ring. A Working Aptitude Test has been developed by the National Dobermann Council (Australia) for purpose of determining if a Dobermann has the aptitude to do the type of work for which the breed was intended - that of companion and protector. Visit our ACTIVITIES page for details of the next event.
The Dobermann Club of Qld. has Working Aptitude Test evaluators approved by the NDC(A) and conducts Working Aptitude tests each year.
ARCHIVES
The Club maintains its own archives of historical and breed material on Queensland Dobermanns. This literature is available to all members. The Club also has information available on such subjects as History of the Breed, Breed Standard, Characteristics, Temperament, Colour Inheritance, Evaluating a Breeder, Mating of a Bitch, Nutrition, Feeding Pups, Ailments, Infections, Showmanship, etc.
As a service to both its own members and to the public in general, the Club maintains details of members who breed and have pups available, the availability of registered pedigreed puppies and dogs available for stud suitable to your bitch's temperament and conformation. These lists are advertised on a regular basis and made available to members of the public seeking further information on our breed.
DOBE TALK
Club members receive the monthly newsletter, 'Dobe Talk', which contains details of all Club business as well as articles on our breed and canine affairs in general of interest to Dobermann owners. The magazine also provides for advertising by members as well as yearly advertising of breeders, stud dogs and litters and provides an excellent medium for reaching the majority of concerned Dobermann owners in Queensland.
TATTOO PROGRAM
Since 1988, the Dobermann Club of Qld. has conducted a comprehensive tattoo program for Dobermanns. The Club has an elected tattoo officer who arranges for a dog to be tattooed. Dogs are tattooed on the inside of the ear; the tattoo in no way detracts from the dog's appearance. Details of the tattoo and the dog are maintained by the Club, allowing the dog to be positively identified if lost or stolen and, hopefully, reunited with its owner. Special arrangements are made for breeders who may have litters of puppies tattooed on their own premises; avoiding the risks involved with transporting un-immunized pups to strange locations. Tattooing is FREE to all club members and is available to non-members for a small fee. To have your Dobie tattooed, go to the CONTACTS page.
MEMBERSHIP
Members of the Dobermann Club are required to uphold the objectives of the Club as laid out in the Constitution and represent the Club as ethical members of the dog fraternity. In particular, the Club requires several undertakings with regard to temperament and health verification as conditions of membership. Further details are available on the RULES page.
All members are actively encouraged to participate in the function and running of the Club, whether as part of the decision making process necessary in the Club's every day activity or as part of the specialist functions that the Club's various subcommittees govern.
Any person interested in joining the Dobermann Club of Qld. is cordially invited to attend a Club meeting as a guest. Members are more than happy to meet others interested in our breed and to help with any questions you may have. In the first instance, it is suggested that you might contact one of the Club officials. Club contacts are available on the CONTACTS page.
The Club membership form is available here in pdf format.