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Register Your Dog with QWCDTAI

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Register Your Dog with QWCDTAI

Secure your dog's eligibility for trials and Dog of the Year points. Preserve lineage and celebrate excellence with our registry.

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Unlock Opportunities: Benefits of QWCDTAI Registration

Registering your dog and securing your prefix with QWCDTAI opens the door to:

  • Eligibility for QWCDTAI-sanctioned trials and Dog of the Year points
  • Preservation of valuable bloodlines and breed integrity
  • Official recognition and security of your breeder's prefix
  • Becoming part of a proud tradition and community

Key Registration Rules & Eligibility

Membership Required: Registration with QWCDTAI is a member privilege. Ensure your membership is current before proceeding.

Trial Requirement: All dogs competing in QWCDTAI trials must be registered. A one (1) season grace period is allowed for newly started dogs. If a dog places 1st–6th in an Open or Novice trial during this grace period, it must be registered immediately.

Classification: Our registry maintains breed integrity and trial standards through two key classifications:

  • Bloodline Register (BLR): Requires three (3) generations of known bloodlines (if not trialled).
  • Trialled Register (TDR): For all dogs that are trialled.

For complete details, please refer to page 23 of 28 of the official QWCDTAI Rule Book which you received with your membership.

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Our Commitment to Working Dog Excellence

At QWCDTAI, we are dedicated to upholding the highest standards for working cattle dogs. Our registry is more than just a list; it's a testament to the skill, intelligence, and heritage of these remarkable animals and the dedicated handlers who work alongside them.

Join a Proud Tradition: The QWCDTAI Register

Preserving Lineage and Excellence

With over 4,500 dogs registered, the QWCDTAI Register is a living legacy of working cattle dog excellence. Each registration contributes to the rich history and future of our breed and community. Become part of this proud tradition and help preserve valuable bloodlines for generations to come.

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QWCDTAI Dog Registration Fees

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Prefix registration

Option 1

$25.00.

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Prefix application is a QWCDTAI member privilege. Its a once off registration to secure your breeders Prefix within our association. You will receive a certificate for your prefix

Dog registration

Option 2

$10.00.

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10.00 per dog ( once only fee)

Dog registration owner transfers

Option 3

$5.00.

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This option is available for individual's who are interested in changing a QWCDTAI registered dogs details into their name following a purchase. (This option is free for members is only requiring a database update - if you require a printed out hardcopy for your records the $5 fee apply's)

How to Register Your Dog & Apply for Your Prefix

A Simple and Straightforward Process

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Follow these steps to register your dog and/or apply for your prefix with QWCDTAI:

  1. 1Ensure your QWCDTAI membership is current.
  2. 2Choose your registration method:
    • Manual: Download the registration or prefix application form, complete it, and submit as instructed.
  3. 3Submit payment along with your application to our registrar in person at an event or via post.

Register Your Dog Today

Registration Made Easy

Register your dog with QWCDTAI and start earning points for Dog of the Year. Preserve lineage and celebrate excellence with our registry.