Meat Raffle time!
We will be running two Meat Tray raffles on Sunday, 9 October 2022. The first will be drawn at 10.45 am after training. The second will be drawn at 12.45 pm just prior to the commencement of the Breed Survey. … Read More
Breed Survey update
Dear Members, The 2022 Western Breed Survey is upon us. Confirmation of the running order for Sunday, 9 October 2022: Obedience training starts at 9:30 am Show Training starts at 11:00 am The Breed Survey starts at 1 pm The … Read More
Difficulty in training
Western Branch Members, We would like to acknowledge the difficulty in training on our grounds over the past couple of weeks. The grass is very long which has made training less than ideal and a challenge for some classes. Our … Read More
Come join us at the Breed Survey on Sunday, 9th October 2022
Invitation to all Members! The Western Branch is running a Breed Survey on Sunday, 9th October commencing at approximately 1 pm What is a Breed Survey? OBJECTIVES: To promote and offer guidance for the uniform development of the German Shepherd … Read More
Sunday, 11 September members’ update
As the branch was closed Sunday, 4 September, we will draw the Father’s Day raffle this Sunday, 11 September. If you have yet to purchase your tickets, you can purchase them before or immediately after class. The raffle will be … Read More
Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs Workshop with Caitlin Smith
We are holding a Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs Workshop with Caitlin Smith. Date: 28 September 2022 Place: Western Branch, Green Gully Reserve, Keilor Downs Time: 7 pm for a 7.30 pm start Cost: $5 per person which includes a … Read More
4th September update – training cancelled.
Unfortunately, due to low number of Instructors available and the need to maintain the safety of all, we have had to cancel training for this Sunday 4th September. Show training from 11 am to 12 pm is also cancelled and … Read More
Extra training opportunity!
Are you available for some extra training on Saturday, 27th August at the Western Branch training grounds? We are looking for handlers and dogs in class 1 and upwards. Our trainee Instructors have a practical lecture when they are given … Read More
Ladies night has been cancelled
For those who have booked to attend the Ladies Night this Friday, 12th August, please note that it has been cancelled. Thank you for your ongoing support; we hope to reschedule later this year.
Covid-19 Alert
Members. Please Read. A member who attended training last Sunday has now notified the branch that they have tested positive for Covid-19. Please be vigilant about observing for the onset of CoVid 19 symptoms and use a RAT test or … Read More
Bunnings sausage sizzle to beat the winter blues!
Join us for a snag at BUNNINGS 480 Ballarat Rd, Sunshine Starting at 8 am until 4 pm Can you assist by helping out with an hour or two of your time to help us run the stall? Please call … Read More
Auction open for collectable footie jumpers!
These collectable items are now up for auction. We have two framed and signed Collingwood and one framed and signed GWS collectable jumpers now up for auction. To place your bid, follow the link: https://gsdcv.org.au/shop/ They will be individually auctioned.
48th National German Shepherd Show and Trial results
Eroica Jethro AZ BSC RN CCD was placed 5th in Open LSC Dog at the 48th National German Shepherd Show and Trial
National results
‘Harlee’ Bronboreo Ginger Meg AZ 5th Junior Bitch Graded Very Good Owned by Tony and Michelle Mercieca ‘Angel’ Bronboreo Dream Angel 4th Minor Puppy Bitch Graded Very Promising Owned by Tony and Michelle Mercieca
Endurance Title results
The endurance test requires the dog to run 20km at a pace of approximately 10km per hour. It is broken into 3 stages 8km, 6km and 6km. There is a 20-minute rest period between each stage. Before, after, and during … Read More
Western Branch Trivia Night is on again!
Join us on Saturday 27 August 2022 for a night of trivia fun and prizes! Arrive at 6:00pm for a 6.30pm start McCrae Blvd, Keilor Downs Light supper provided B.Y.O. drinks $10 per person RVSP by Sunday 21 August 2022 … Read More
Fine Tuning for Act Shows with Vince Tantaro
Vince Tantaro, former GSDCA President, will be conducting a ‘Fine Tuning for Act Shows‘ training session on Sunday, 15 May 2022. Training will begin at 10:45 am for puppies aged up to 12 months This will be followed by dogs … Read More
Join us for a Working Bee afternoon on Sunday, 15 May
On Sunday, 15 May we will be holding a Working Bee afternoon to empty the shipping container and the small storage room in the Club Rooms. We require some strong backs for manual labour. We’ll be putting on a BBQ … Read More
Join us at Bunnings Sausage Sizzle 23 April
At BUNNINGS 480 Ballarat Rd, Sunshine Starting at 8am Bunnings Sausage Sizzle 23 April 2022
Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal
On 15 April 2021, the GSDCV through its Western Branch will be participating in its 39th Year of collecting money for the “Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal” Overall, we have raised $640,000 We need your help in collecting on … Read More