Dogs Victoria

28/08/2026

Victorian Orchid Spectacular taking place in the pavilion at KCC Park this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 9am to 4pm.

Just a reminder!

27/08/2026

Whats on this week?

Friday 28 August 2026
Orchid Societies event at KCC Park
Gippsland Obedience Dog Club's Track and Search Trial

Saturday 29 August 2026
Orchid Societies event at KCC Park
Geelong Kennel Club's Championship Shows in Breakwater
Gippsland Obedience Dog Club's Track and Search Trial
Alaskan Malamute Club's Sledding Event in Knowsley

Sunday 30 August 2026
Orchid Societies event at KCC Park
Geelong Kennel Club's Championship Shows in Breakwater
Gippsland Obedience Dog Club's Track and Search Trial
Alaskan Malamute Club's Sledding Event in Knowsley
Werribee Obedience Dog Club's Scent Work Trial in Werribee

Monday 31 August 2026
Gippsland Obedience Dog Club's Track and Search Trial

Please contact the clubs for more information.
Club contact details available on our website - https://dogsvictoria.org.au/clubs/find-a-club/

*These events will be held subject to Dogs Victoria Extreme Weather Regulations
https://dogsvictoria.org.au/media/6798/dogs-victoria-part-3-general.pdf - Regulation 3.5.20)
(https://dogsvictoria.org.au/about/constitution-rules-regulations/)

27/08/2026

Get ready for the ultimate paw-some weekend at the Melbourne Dog Lovers Festival! 🐶🐾

Victoria’s biggest celebration of dogs returns to the Melbourne Showgrounds on Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 October 2026 — and it’s set to be the most tail-wagging festival yet!

Whether you’re a proud dog parent, thinking about adding a furry friend to the family, or simply love dogs, this is the event for you.

Meet hundreds of amazing dogs across dozens of breeds
Shop the latest treats, toys, accessories & pet products
Watch incredible live dog sports, including Kurgo® DockDogs 💦
Discover breed showcases & adoption zones
Enjoy Pat-A-Pooch sessions, food trucks & more!
Create unforgettable memories celebrating the unconditional love of dogs.

🎟️ Plus, your ticket also includes FREE entry to the Cat Lovers Festival happening the same weekend — two festivals for the price of one!

Melbourne Showgrounds
Sat 17 & Sun 18 October

Fetch 20% of your tickets today with the promo code DOGSVIC: https://tinyurl.com/9x9ywfbv

26/08/2026

The historic Rippon Lea Estate is opening its gates to dogs this Saturday 29 August. Enjoy a relaxed day outdoors with your dog and explore the gardens.

Event Details
• Date: Saturday 29 August 2026
• Time: 10.00am to 4.00pm (last entry 3.30pm)
• Location: Rippon Lea Estate, 192 Hotham Street, Elsternwick
• Event Details: www.ripponleaestate.com.au/event/dogs-day-out/

26/08/2026

Doncaster Veterinary Hospital is dedicated to meeting all your veterinary requirements for your animals, contact them today to discuss further.

25/08/2026

Did you know it's book week?

Our library houses a large collection of fiction titles as well as our non fiction collection. All dog titles of course!
We have kids picture book titles all the way through to novels and murder mysteries.

Our library dogs have their favourites, do you?

24/08/2026

Basenji 🐾
The Basenji is a small/medium, lightly built, fine b***d dog, with a foxy head, tightly curled tail and an aristocratic bearing. They are highly intelligent and extremely curious, quite mischievous, playful, and will make you laugh.
Basenjis are either perfect for you or totally wrong. They are very suitable for easy going people who like an independent and affectionate dog of great character.

Did you know?
Basenji are sometimes known as barkless dogs, but have various sounds such as a howl, growl and yodel.

To read more about the Basenji please see the Breed Spotlight in the Dogs Victoria magazine
https://dogsvictoria.org.au/members/magazine/august-2026/

24/08/2026

Here are some photos from White Swiss Shepherd Dog Association and Dutch Shepherd Club's SprintDog Trials that were held on Wednesday 19 & Saturday 22 August 2026!

The photos were taken by Pup Pix.
The photos are being shared to their website as they are available:
https://photos.puppix.com.au/

20/08/2026

Dogs Victoria is proud to support Ritchies IGA community initiative ‘Paws for a Cause’ taking place at multiple Ritchies IGA stores throughout the state. Dogs Victoria will be present at the Mt Eliza store event on Sunday 27th September 10am to 1pm. We welcome everyone to come and support the event and enjoy a great morning out with their dog.

19/08/2026

Whats on this week?

Wednesday 19 Augusut 2026
White Swiss Shepherd Dog Association's SprintDog Trial at KCC Park

Friday 21 August 2026
Macalister Kennel & Obedience Club's All Breeds Championship Show in Maffra

Saturday 22 August 2026
Dutch Shepherd Club's SprintDog Trial at KCC Park
Macalister Kennel & Obedience Club's All Breeds Championship Show in Maffra
Sale/Maffra Kennel Club's All Breeds Championship Show in Maffra
Dogs Victoria OTEC - State Tracking Trial
Australian Shepherd Club's Agility, Obedience, Rally & Trick Dog Trials in Bangholme
Hastings & District Obedience Dog Club's Scent Work Trial in Hastings
Geelong Obedience Dog Club's Trick Dog Trial in Breakwater

Sunday 23 August 2026
Melbourne Lure Dog Club's SprintDog Trial at KCC Park
The L’Epagneul Breton Club's RATG at KCC Park
Sale/Maffra Kennel Club's All Breeds Championship Show in Maffra
Dogs Victoria OTEC - State Tracking Trial
Frankston Obedience Dog Club's Scent Work Trial in Frankston
Geelong Obedience Dog Club's Trick Dog Trial in Breakwater

Monday 24 August 2026
Dogs Victoria OTEC - State Tracking Trial

Please contact the clubs for more information.
Club contact details available on our website - https://dogsvictoria.org.au/clubs/find-a-club/

*These events will be held subject to Dogs Victoria Extreme Weather Regulations
https://dogsvictoria.org.au/media/6798/dogs-victoria-part-3-general.pdf - Regulation 3.5.20)
(https://dogsvictoria.org.au/about/constitution-rules-regulations/)