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..

Borzoi

Last updated: 22 Feb 2017
Cirneco Dell'Etna

Last updated: 22 Jun 2020
Dachshund - Standard Long, Standard Smooth, Standard Wire, Miniature Long, Miniature Smooth, Miniature Wire

Last updated: 23 Feb 2016
Dachshund Rabbit Long, Dachshund Rabbit Smooth, Dachshund Rabbit Wire

Last updated: 21 Jan 2021
Deerhound

Last updated: 17 Nov 2009
Finnish Spitz

Last updated: 03 Jun 2016
Foxhound

Last updated: 24 Jan 2009
Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen

Last updated: 05 Aug 2009
Greyhound

Last updated: 02 Mar 2010
Hamiltonstovare

Last updated: 23 Feb 2010

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.