Breeds

Breed Standards

Group 2 (Terriers)

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..

Airedale Terrier

Last updated: 21 Mar 2016
American Hairless Terrier

Last updated: 12 Jan 2017
American Staffordshire Terrier

Last updated: 01 Dec 1997
Australian Terrier

Last updated: 18 Oct 2012
Bedlington Terrier

Last updated: 02 Jul 2009
Border Terrier

Last updated: 03 Aug 2008
Bull Terrier

Last updated: 05 Aug 2009
Bull Terrier (Miniature)

Last updated: 05 Aug 2009
Cairn Terrier

Last updated: 16 Feb 2015
Cesky Terrier

Last updated: 08 Mar 2018
Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Last updated: 22 Feb 2017
Fox Terrier (Smooth)

Last updated: 05 Nov 2015
Fox Terrier (Wire)

Last updated: 16 Jul 2009
German Hunting Terrier

Last updated: 25 Aug 2016
Glen Of Imaal Terrier

Last updated: 03 Oct 2012
Irish Terrier

Last updated: 22 May 2009
Jack Russell Terrier

Last updated: 16 Oct 2021
Kerry Blue Terrier

Last updated: 22 May 2009
Lakeland Terrier

Last updated: 22 May 2009
Manchester Terrier

Last updated: 22 May 2009
Norfolk Terrier

Last updated: 22 May 2009
Norwich Terrier

Last updated: 22 May 2009
Parson Russell Terrier

Last updated: 22 Feb 2017
Scottish Terrier

Last updated: 14 Sep 2011
Sealyham Terrier

Last updated: 05 Aug 2009
Skye Terrier

Last updated: 22 May 2009
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Last updated: 04 May 2010
Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Last updated: 26 Mar 2015
Tenterfield Terrier

Last updated: 17 Apr 2019
Welsh Terrier

Last updated: 22 May 2009
West Highland White Terrier

Last updated: 22 May 2009

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