Breeds

Breed Standards

Group 6 (Utility)

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..

Central Asian Shepherd Dog

Last updated: 28 Feb 2011
Dobermann

Last updated: 22 May 2009
Dogue de Bordeaux

Last updated: 01 Jan 2009
Estrela Mountain Dog

Last updated: 14 Sep 2015
German Pinscher

Last updated: 22 May 2009
Great Swiss Mountain Dog

Last updated: 30 Jun 2022
Kangal Shepherd Dog

Last updated: 25 Jun 2018
Landseer (European Continental Type)

Last updated: 24 Jul 2018
Leonberger

Last updated: 26 Oct 2011
Mastiff

Last updated: 22 May 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.