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

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.