Australian Dog Breeders Conference Update
We are no longer continuing to facilitate this event.
We do however recommend furthering your breeder education through online resources from Dogs Australia, Rightpaw and Mars Petcare College.
Looking to attend another Dog Breeders Conference? You may like to register for BreedaCon's 2027 - Australia's Dog Breeders Conference ran By Breeders, For Breeders.
April 30 2027- May 2, 2027
Dog Breeder Education, Australia
Thank you to everyone who was part of the Australian Dog Breeders Conference over the years - As an attendee, a speaker, a sponsor, or simply someone who followed along.
We want to let you know that the ADBC is no longer running. This page will temporarily stay live as an educational resource for dog breeders, but there are no further ADBC events planned.
Looking for an alternate dog breeders conference to attend?
You may like to consider BreedaCon - A conference planned By Breeders, For Breeders on the Gold Coast April 30 2027 - May 2 2027.
Where can ethical breeders look for further education in Australia?
Breeder education doesn't stop here. If you're looking for ways to keep building your knowledge and connecting with the wider breeding community, here are some places worth exploring.
We'd encourage you to look into each of these in your own time and decide what's the right fit for your breeding program - as with anything in this industry, it pays to do your own research.
Thanks again for being part of the ADBC community over the years.
Learning opportunities for Australian Dog Breeders
” The national peak body for pedigree dogs in Australia (formerly the Australian National Kennel Council). Runs a dedicated Breeder Education Program, maintains the ORCHID heritable disease database, and supports state and territory member bodies including Dogs NSW, Dogs Victoria, and Dogs Queensland.
”BreedaCon is an independent dog breeders conference for Australian and New Zealand Dog Breeders, run by a separate organisation (TriPaw), held over three days and covering topics including breeding science, business and puppy development. BreedaCon is ran by breeders, for breeders 30 April - 2 May 2027 Mantra on View, Surfers Paradise QLD
”Offers resources and support aimed at both breeders and puppy buyers, with a focus on responsible breeding and ownership."
”Established in 1998, this association offers an accreditation pathway including an 18-month mentoring program, ongoing education sessions, and a Code of Ethics for member breeders.