The ANKC has become aware of an unauthorised Facebook Group recently set up which improperly used the DOGS AUSTRALIA Logo in breach of the ANKC’s intellectual property rights in order to attract members. This has misled members into believing that this is an official group or somehow affiliated with the ANKC when this is not the case and is causing confusion amongst members. This is despite the ANKC having taken all possible steps to protect its interests in order to prevent this by protecting its IP rights and reserving names some time ago. Unfortunately, at this stage, the group is still active.
It is exceedingly disappointing that a person who was clearly aware of the launch of DOGS AUSTRALIA would behave in a manner potentially damaging to the ANKC and its reputation, and further seeking to undermine its work to promote the image and standing of our dog world to the broader community/general public. As this group is not affiliated with the ANKC, it should be avoided and ignored until it is removed.
There is an official DOGS AUSTRALIA Facebook page which will be launched shortly. We encourage all members to watch for official announcements by the ANKC through authorised channels”.