The Australian Dohne Breeders’ Association was proud to once again host the Dohne Merino Marquee at the 2026 Australian Sheep & Wool Show in Bendigo, showcasing the strength of the Dohne Merino breed and the people who continue to drive the industry forward. A highlight of this year’s program was our Education Program, held on Friday, where we welcomed students and teachers from Longerenong College and Moama Anglican Grammar. It was fantastic to see such enthusiastic participation from the next generation of the sheep industry. Students enjoyed a full day of hands-on learning, industry presentations and practical demonstrations, providing valuable insight into the many career opportunities available within the Australian sheep and wool sector. Thank you to both schools for making the trip and for your outstanding engagement throughout the day. Continue reading →

We are still buzzing with excitement from the recent Australian Sheep and Wool Show. The Dohne Marquee was a sight to behold at our new site location, with eight studs from three different states showcasing their finest exhibits. We are very grateful for the fantastic support the ADBA received over the three days, too many people to mention. All parties were presented with a thank you gift bag. We would also like to express our gratitude to the esteemed judges who presided over the event; Nutrien Ag Solutions Agent and ADBA Approved Classer Stephen Chalmers, Glenaroua Dohne Stud Alistair Greenshields and former Victorian ADBA President Murray Rogerson. They did a remarkable job in evaluating the exhibits. A special mention goes out to all our guest speakers, these "Tech Talks " were a great hit. Continue reading →

We are still buzzing with excitement from the recently concluded Feature Breed at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show. The Dohne Marquee was a sight to behold with eight studs from three different states showcasing their finest exhibits. Last year studs donated Dohne fleeces to the Australian Woolcraft ladies that did an outstanding job of showcasing the Dohne Merino in their Feature Breed display. We are very grateful for the fantastic support the ADBA received over the three days, too many people to mention. All parties were presented with a thank you gift bag, which included a beautiful Ethical Outback Wool garment made from the Coonong Station Dohne Merino Clip (AMSEA Flock). Continue reading →

We are still buzzing with excitement from the recently concluded Australian Sheep and Wool show. The Dohne Marquee was a sight to behold, with seven studs from three different states showcasing their finest exhibits. With a total of 110 exhibits, it was truly a grand national event. We are immensely grateful for the fantastic team of helpers who dedicated three days to ensuring the Dohne’s were showcased in the best possible light. Their hard work and dedication did not go unnoticed, and we extend our heartfelt thanks to each and every one of them. Looking ahead to 2024, we are thrilled to announce that the Dohne breed will be the featured breed of the show. This means that next year’s event will be even bigger and better, providing an excellent opportunity for Dohne breeders to showcase their exceptional stock. Continue reading →

After 2 years of Covid cancellations, the 3 days of Bendigo ASWS Dohne Tent 2022 began with Longeranong Agricultural College on the Friday, Moama Grammer on the Saturday, interspersed with a series of short Tech Talks finishing with intra-stud judging on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. Continue reading →

With a new layout to the Dohne Marquee, traffic flowed well around the sheep and fleeces on display. The Dohne show bags were a huge hit with approximately 400 being handed out, these show bags contained the 2019 Dohne Journal and the Dohne marquee show booklet. Again this year record numbers of people visited the Dohne display over all three days. Continue reading →