Breeds

Breed Standards

Group 5 (Working Dogs)

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..

Australian Cattle Dog

Last updated: 14 Dec 2009
Australian Kelpie

Last updated: 01 Jan 1994
Australian Shepherd

Last updated: 14 Sep 2011
Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog

Last updated: 02 Jul 2009
Bearded Collie

Last updated: 23 Jan 2015
Beauceron (Berger de Beauce)

Last updated: 25 Sep 2020
Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael, Tervueren, Laekenois, Malinois)

Last updated: 30 Apr 2014
Bergamasco Shepherd Dog

Last updated: 29 Apr 2016
Border Collie

Last updated: 19 Jul 2018
Bouvier Des Flandres

Last updated: 02 Jul 2009

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.