Where Loyalty and Strength unite. Connect, Learn and Celebrate this exceptional breed with fellow enthusiasts!
The Dobermann Club of NSW Inc. (Est. 1963), is affiliated with DOGS NSW and National Dobermann Council (Australia)
Club Meetings
Our club meetings are held over Zoom (download the app here). They occur bi-monthly, usually on the first Thursday of February, April, June, August, October & December, commencing at 8:00pm (Sydney time). However, occasionally dates may change, and Members will be advised accordingly (see Next Club Meeting below).
Next Club Meeting
Date Thu 4th June 2026
Time 8:00pm (Sydney time)
Location Via Zoom
Details to be emailed to members prior.
Club Championship Shows
In conjunction with Dogs NSW Spring Fair
Join us on Thursday 27 August 2025 for our AM & PM Championship Shows More Details
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY
Animal Lifesource, UCDavis & Poochwear
Peter Betchley (USA) - Trainer & Presenter
Peter has had a history with Dobermanns in England where he showed, trained and judged Dobermanns in the 1970’s. He then moved to the US where he trained Dobermanns and GSDs in Schutzhund and IPO. He has achieved Sch3, IPO3 and FH tracking titles with his dogs.
Peter has been Police K9 handler for over 10 years tracking narcotics. Peter currently teaches obedience and Good Canine Citizen classes, does temperament testing and shows English Springer Spaniels. He is licensed to judge all levels of scent work in the US and has judged many trials at National Breed levels including the Dobermann Pinscher Club of America Nationals 2025.
Scent Work Workshops
SOLD OUT
5th & 6th September 2026
The Dobermann Club of NSW is honoured and proud to be the first Australian club to appoint an international judge for one of our Scent Work trials and is excited to offer a learning experience at one of our Scent Work Workshops.
Limited Working spots and unlimited Spectating spots are available as per the following dates -
AM Saturday 5 Sep 26 8am - 12noon
PM Saturday 5 Sep 26 1pm - 5pm
AM Sunday 6 Sep 26 8am - 12noon
PM Sunday 6 Sep 26 1pm - 5pm
Note: Times on a particular day will be allocated at a later date.
Bookings & Payment
Working spots (with a dog) - $150.00 (SOLD OUT)
$75.00 non-refundable deposit required to be paid at the time of booking and before 1 Jun 26.
Spectating spots (without a dog) - $75.00 (AVAILABLE)
$40.00 non-refundable deposit required to be paid at the time of booking and before 1 Jun 26.
Our History
The Dobermann Club of NSW Inc. was established at a meeting held November 29th, 1963. It became the second Dobermann Club in Australia and was borne out of the enthusiasm of a group of owners and exhibitors who had at that time taken on a very new breed in the country.
Whilst the Dobermann had been on the show scene in NSW since 1952, there were very few people who had the opportunity to either exhibit or breed this splendid dog. The catalyst to the sudden rush of popularity was the recent arrival of an American import male who seemingly overnight lifted the average quality of the breed. With the rush of popularity, a Club seemed a natural step in bringing together the energy and enthusiasm that was generated. The Club progressed in leaps and bounds conducting shows, parades and various activities for the new as well as the old members.
Many firsts can be listed in the achievements of this Club, with activities such as an Annual Futurity Sweepstakes, the formation of the National Dobermann Council (Australia) and the hosting of the 1st Dobermann National Specialty Show in Australia in 1986 and the 8th National in 1996. The Club has also produced a number of local publications over the years - Dobermanns (1980), Dobermann Digest (1989) and An Analysis of the Breed Standard (1992). The Club participated in a number of information days e.g. pet expos for the general public and has hosted two of the four All Breeds Obedience Challenge Matches so far held.
Today The Dobermann Club of NSW Inc., as well as conducting a Championship Show each year, also conducts regular Dog Sports, training sessions, Working Aptitude Evaluations periodically, and an Advisory Service on the breed to the general public.
However, probably the most important role of the Club is to provide a forum for the meeting of fellow enthusiasts to discuss, debate and share information that will ultimately ensure the continued flourishing of this most wonderful of dogs.
General Meetings are held every second month and members receive the Club's newsletter, Dobermania. Privileges of membership include Club awards for Championship and Obedience titles attained, puppy referral as well as members rates for services open to all exhibitors and breeders.
For all membership and Club enquiries, contact the Secretary.
