Breeds

Breed Standards

All Breeds

Breed standards are the guidelines which describe the ideal characteristics, temperament, and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function with soundness essential. Breed Standards for FCI breeds which are not in Australia can be accessed from the FCI website breed standards page..

Shetland Sheepdog

Last updated: 29 Jun 2010
Shiba Inu

Last updated: 22 Feb 2017
Shih Tzu

Last updated: 22 Feb 2017
Shikoku

Last updated: 10 Aug 2022
Siberian Husky

Last updated: 02 Jul 2009
Skye Terrier

Last updated: 22 May 2009
Sloughi

Last updated: 03 Aug 2008
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Last updated: 04 May 2010
Spanish Mastiff

Last updated: 02 Jul 2009
Spanish Water Dog

Last updated: 01 May 2018

Please note regular changes occur to rectify typographical and formatting errors and may not strictly pertain to amendments to the actual standard.

Dogs Australia is a not-for-profit organisation advocating for the preservation of purebred dogs through ethical breeding. It champions the highest standard of animal welfare through education and fostering dog-loving communities. Internationally recognised and established in 1958 as the Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), the organisation promotes responsible dog ownership; maintains the ORCHID* heritable canine diseases database; funds research into canine diseases; and supports state and territory-based member bodies. Dogs Australia promotes breed conformation shows and community sports for dogs that fulfil a breed’s natural instincts.