ShowManager
The leading dog show entry and management software used by Dogs Australia member clubs — covering conformation, obedience, agility, and other performance events across all Australian states and territories.
ShowManager at showmanager.com.au is a widely used dog show entry and management software platform serving the Australian dog show community. Dog shows in Australia operate under Dogs Australia (formerly ANKC) and its state bodies — Dogs NSW, Dogs Victoria, Dogs Queensland, and others. ShowManager provides online entry submission, show calendars, and back-end event management for conformation shows, obedience, agility, and breed specialties. Australia's show system operates independently from the FCI framework — it follows its own championship title structure. Other Australian platforms include EasyDogs, DogzOnline, and OzEntries.
Platform Capabilities
What ShowManager provides for exhibitors and organizers
| Online Show Entry | Browse upcoming shows, select your dogs and classes, and submit entries online. ShowManager handles confirmation, payment processing, and entry receipts for exhibitors across all Australian states. |
| Multi-Discipline Events | Covers conformation, obedience, agility, herding, and other performance disciplines under the Dogs Australia umbrella — making it a versatile platform for multi-discipline competitors. |
| Judge Assignments | Show listings include the appointed judges per breed or group. Australia draws both domestic and international judges for major championship shows. |
| Show Secretary Tools | Provides organizing clubs with entry management, catalog generation, ring scheduling, and results processing — a comprehensive back-office solution for dog show secretaries across Australian clubs. |
Australian Show Structure
How conformation titles work in Australia
| State-Level System | Australia's dog show system is administered state by state. Dogs NSW, Dogs Victoria, Dogs Queensland, Dogs SA, Dogs West, and their equivalents each hold their own championship shows. Points accumulate within each state toward Australian Championship titles. |
| Australian Champion | The primary Australian title. Dogs accumulate challenge points at championship shows. The Royal Shows held annually in each capital city are among the most prestigious events in the Australian calendar. |
| International Visitors | Overseas exhibitors must obtain temporary registration through the relevant state Dogs Australia body. Entry rules vary — contact the organizing club for current requirements. New Zealand exhibitors have historically had streamlined access via the ANKC/NZ agreement. |
Visit ShowManager
Access ShowManager to browse Australian dog shows and submit entries online across all states.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ShowManager? +
ShowManager at showmanager.com.au is a leading dog show entry and management software platform used by Dogs Australia member clubs for conformation shows, obedience, agility, and other performance events.
Who governs dog shows in Australia? +
Dog shows in Australia are governed by Dogs Australia and its state-level member bodies (Dogs NSW, Dogs Victoria, Dogs Queensland, etc.). ShowManager is widely used across these organizations.
Can overseas exhibitors enter Australian shows via ShowManager? +
International exhibitors must first obtain temporary registration through the relevant state Dogs Australia member body. Entry rules vary by state — contact the organizing club before entering.
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