Breeds

Breed Standards

Group 4 (Hounds)

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..

Afghan Hound

Last updated: 05 Aug 2009
Azawakh

Last updated: 15 Oct 2019
Basenji

Last updated: 23 Jan 2015
Basset Fauve De Bretagne

Last updated: 01 May 2009
Basset Hound

Last updated: 22 May 2009
Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound

Last updated: 01 Apr 2025
Beagle

Last updated: 12 Mar 2012
Black and Tan Coonhound

Last updated: 16 Jan 2015
Bloodhound

Last updated: 02 Jul 2009
Bluetick Coonhound

Last updated: 24 Mar 2017

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.