The Saint Bernard Club of NSW Inc

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Dogs NSW affiliate and official caretaker of the breed in NSW, Australia.

The Club fully supports Dogs NSW in protecting the interests of purebred dogs and the promotion of responsible dog ownership. The Club advocates membership of Dogs NSW and participation by all Members in conformation judging, obedience encouragement trials and junior handlers. The Club's 60th Specialty Championship Show will be held on Thursday 29th August 2013 to commence at 2:00pm at Dogs NSW, Bill Spilstead Complex for Canine Affairs, Luddenham Road, Erskine Park, NSW, 2759. Along with other social and educational events, the Club also holds it's traditional annual Fun & Information Day, to which both prospective and existing owners are welcome to come along and join in with Club Members in a family day out with their Saints and to participate in the various activities organised. The Club continues to encourage all Members to attend the General Meetings, held quarterly months (commencing February), and to participate in the decision making process. Suggestions and feedback from Members is welcomed and encouraged so that the Club can best cater to everyone’s needs and expectations and to ensure that the Club continues to evolve and improve. The Club is a proactive participant in the Dogs NSW Rescue programme ensuring the welfare of Saints by assisting with the rehoming of dogs from around the country's pounds and shelters and with those surrendered by owners and strays found wandering and we maintain a register of potential new homes.

22/10/2026

Venues to be advised!!!

26/08/2026

A note from our Backpacking Judge Mrs Christine Stevens (Qld)

A huge thank you to the Saint Bernard Club for inviting me to judge their inaugural Backpacking/hiking events this past weekend. A special thank you to Ally Turnbull, who did a great job organising the event. Everything was well planned, and once we got started, the trial ran smoothly from beginning to end.

The cool morning made for perfect hiking conditions and the trail was relatively straightforward to navigate, although it did warm up a bit towards the last few klms on the Saturday. Sunday was a lot cooler.

I was very impressed with the partnership between each handler and their dog. Every team worked together beautifully, and it was obvious that prior training had gone into preparing for the weekends challenge.

Eight dogs in total achieved their titles, you should all be very proud of your accomplishment.
Unfortunately, three teams were unable to qualify.

Backpacking should be a positive experience for our dogs, and not every dog will enjoy carrying a pack, and recognising when a dog is uncomfortable is an important part of responsible participation.

There is always the opportunity to go back, work on conditioning and confidence, and try again when the dog is ready. The most important thing is that our dogs are happy, comfortable and enjoying the experience. 🐾

Thank you to everyone who helped make the day such a success

Ally Turnbull for all the hard work behind the scenes organising the trials and also doing shadow judging.

Mara Chad, Dogs NSW Representative, who was on hand both days.

Monica Metzger and Kermit for leading the way as our guide and front pack pace-setter (even if I did have to put the brakes on them a couple of times ).

Lenare Sorensen and Charlie, our end pack pace-setter who kept an eye out for any stragglers.

And, of course, to all the competitors for your great sportsmanship and enthusiasm. I hope you all enjoyed the weekend as much as I did.

Trials like this are a wonderful reminder of what this sport is all about, well-conditioned dogs, prepared handlers, teamwork, friendship and enjoying the outdoors together.

23/08/2026

A successful 2nd Backpacking Trial with all dogs qualifying and NINE Titles!!

Congratulations to everyone who entered and supported our wonderful Club.

See you next season in 2027!

23/08/2026

2nd Backpacking Trial

22/08/2026

ANKC Backpacking Trial no 2 is underway!

08/08/2026

The Saint Bernard Club of NSW is now on Instagram!!

Follow us here!!

30/07/2026

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbYbNWzAhSy/?igsh=Z3lhMnZ3ZmJhMHp1

20/07/2026

Entries are now open for the Backpacking Trial - Sat/Sun 22 & 23 August 2026.

Location: Belmont Wetlands State Park, 119 Kalang Road, Redhead NSW 2290.

Camping (hot showers and flushing toilets) available. See Schedule for further details.

21/06/2026

Membership Form for 2026-2027. Your membership helps us save our majestic Saints - whenever they need us.

Payment can also be made here: https://showmanager.com.au/MyArea/Clubs/details/1988

29/04/2026

Closing date is fast approaching - 8 May 2026.

Plenty of spots available for Hikers and dogs.

*** NO BALLOT WILL BE RUN ***

Entries already received are live!!!

We look forward to seeing you at our 1st Backpacking Trial!

The SBCNSW is hosting its inaugural Dogs Australia Backpacking Trial at the Belmont Wetlands State Park (Lake Macquarie).

This Trial is the 1st Working Pack Dog and Working Novice Pack Dog Trial for the 2026 season.

Belmont Wetlands State Park is an awesome flat, sandy and partly rocky fire trail. The Trial is open to ALL BREEDS. Dogs MUST meet the minimum requirements: weigh more than 10kg; carry either 15% or 30% of their body weight in a pre-weighed backpack (saddle bags), and be fit to hike 16km per day - total 64km.

Backpacking is an endurance sledding event.

Come and see what the dogs and handlers trek the trails on either 23 or 24 May 2026.

**** check the entry conditions if you are thinking about entering!

Address

Erskine Park, NSW

Telephone

+61415354958

Website

http://www.stbernard.org.au/

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