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..

Maremma Sheepdog

Last updated: 07 Aug 2013
Miniature American Shepherd

Last updated: 01 Aug 2022
Mudi

Last updated: 15 Aug 2023
Norwegian Buhund

Last updated: 02 Jul 2009
Old English Sheepdog

Last updated: 13 Nov 2014
Polish Lowland Sheepdog

Last updated: 22 Feb 2017
Puli

Last updated: 19 Dec 2014
Pumi

Last updated: 14 May 2010
Pyrenean Sheepdog Longhaired

Last updated: 16 May 2012
Shetland Sheepdog

Last updated: 29 Jun 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.