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..

Irish Red and White Setter

Last updated: 26 Feb 2013
Irish Setter

Last updated: 23 Jan 2015
Irish Terrier

Last updated: 22 May 2009
Irish Water Spaniel

Last updated: 03 Aug 2008
Irish Wolfhound

Last updated: 23 Feb 2017
Italian Greyhound

Last updated: 23 Jan 2015
Italian Spinone

Last updated: 16 Jul 2009
Jack Russell Terrier

Last updated: 16 Oct 2021
Japanese Chin

Last updated: 22 May 2009
Japanese Spitz

Last updated: 24 Jan 2009

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

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