Why Become a Member of Dogs Queensland
Dogs Queensland prides itself on promoting in every way the general improvement of the standard, breeding and exhibition of pure-bred registered dogs.
By joining Dogs Queensland, you will receive the following benefits:
Naturally, all rights and entitlements are to be exercised in accordance with the appropriate rules. Note that the Rules impose restrictions on the exhibition of desexed dogs and dogs which are in other specific categories, such as in the Limited Register or not on the Mains Register.
Memberships are NOT available via online services, please print and complete the forms below and email them to info@dogsqueensland.org.au.
This Membership covers from July to December.
This Membership is for people wanting to:
If you require a joint membership both applicants must reside at the same address. Proof of residency is also required with these applications e.g. Drivers License front and back.
Pro-rata Membership is for NEW Members and any returning members returning prior to 2025. If you are a returning Member from 2025, please contact our office for a New Membership for 2026 Application. If you need to renew your Prefix as well, please click HERE for the Prefix renewal form.
Note: the Dogs Australia Registered Pedigreed dog you list on the Membership application must be in the name of the applicant/s listed on the application. If the dog has not been transferred to you, please fill in the back of the pedigree certificate, have it signed by the applicant/s and breeder and post the original certificate to Dogs Queensland so the dog can be transferred (please keep a copy for yourself in case the post looses the certificate).
Pro-rata Membership for 2026 Application - is NOW OPEN
Note: Typed in computer font signatures will not be accepted. It must be either a electronic signature (and it display its an electronic signature on the form), or you will need to print and sign the form
Dogs Queensland Rule Book – we suggest you familiarise yourself with these rules if you are wanting to become a member.
New Member Introductory Letter - we suggest you read through this letter before becoming a member.
New Member Handbook (please read through the handbook before submitting your application)
Membership Renewal (and Prefix if you have one) is renewed each year between November to March.
Further note: Any NEW Memberships (Full Membership/Pro-rata/Junior) or returning members (outside the renewal period), must go to the board for approval first. PLEASE ALLOW ABOUT 10 WORKING DAYS FOR THIS PROCESS. Your Membership must be FINANCIAL before you can participate in any activities; Showing/Dog Sports or Breeding.
As part of the Membership, we also offer Dog Sports. You can enter these events if you have a Dogs Australia Registered Pedigreed dog/s OR a dog that has been desexed or that is part of a Dogs Australia recognised working dog association or kindred body.
Associate Register Application (desexed dog)
(a desexing certificate with the dogs microchip must be supplied with the application)
Sporting Registration Application (part of a Dogs Australia recognised working dog association or kindred body).
(proof of current registration with a Dogs Australia recognised association/kindred body)
Note: One of the above forms, must accompany the Membership application form if you are unable to provide a Dogs Australia Registered Pedigreed number.
If you obtain another Associate or Sporting register dog down the track you can and submit the appropriate form above.
Junior Membership – This membership is for children, aged between seven (7) to seventeen (17) years of age.
They must have a parent/grandparent or guardian (SPONSOR) who is a responsible Dogs Queensland member, accompany them.
The Junior Member may be a member of a Club but cannot vote or hold office.
They are entitled to show or trial dogs and make application for Champion or other titles.
They may hold a Prefix in partnership with a parent or guardian who is a responsible Dogs Queensland member. This Prefix may be transferred solely to the Junior Member when the Junior Member reaches the age of eighteen (18) years and both parties are in agreement.
All Junior Membership applications must be as a Single person – no Joint Memberships will be accepted.
No fees apply for a Junior Membership – but the sponsor must be a financial Member at all times for the Junior Member to hold Membership.
Note: If the responsible person is someone else other than a parent or grandparent (please state on the form who you are), you will also need to supply a letter stating the relationship between the sponsor and the Junior and that you take full responsibility for the Junior whilst handling and a further letter form the parent giving permission for you as the sponsor to look after the Junior member whilst at show/events etc.
You need to renew your Junior Membership (and Prefix if you have one) each year between (Oct and March). The SPONSOR must renew first before the Junior Member can renew.
New 2026 NEW Junior Member Application is OPEN
Community Membership - This membership is for the general public not wanting to enter events or become a breeder and may either have a Dogs Australia Registered Pedigreed dog or a cross breed.
Note: Community Membership runs from Anniversary date (date received by our office) for 12 months e.g. July 2025 to July 2026
Community Membership - General
Community Membership – Dogs Australia Registered Puppy Buyers - with a puppy less than 12 months of age
Community Membership Renewal
Risk Management
Risk Management Strategy January 2023
C.Y.R.M Strategy Presentation
For all fees, refer to our Dogs Queensland Charges Directory
