GENERAL APPEARANCE
Shoulder height: 38-41cm (15”-16”).
Colour: Rich golden liver. Dark liver to be faulted.
Coat: Abundant and flat with a tendency to curl. The undercoat should be ample and dense.
Gait: The fore and hindlegs should move straight, and like the Clumber Spaniel, these dogs should have a distinctive roll.
Whilst not as massive as the Clumber Spaniel, the Sussex nevertheless is an active, energetic and strong dog. The wide skull should have a prominent occiput and stop, and the well developed muzzle is square lipped. The nose is liver coloured and the large hazel eyes should not show too much haw. The head, with its thick lobed shaped ears, should not be carried much above the level of the back. Fore and hind legs are rather short, strong, well feathered at the back and finish with round well feathered feet. The body and the chest must be round and the low set customarily docked tail, must be active in movement and never carried above the level of the back.
CHARACTERISTICS AND CARE
Not being particularly trendy in the field or the showring, the Sussex Spaniel is one of the rarer breeds. However, for the huntsman who wants a keen nosed dog who can be worked on foot, then the shorter legged Sussex could be the answer. They display marked intelligence and respond to well taught lessons; however if badly taught, they may show some stubborness. They make “ideal companions as they have a most lovable nature. Free of the ‘doggy’ odour, they require little bathing and only occasional” grooming to remove twigs and tangles. Like most spaniels, their ears need regular checks to see they are healthy and clean. A rather slow dog, the Sussex Spaniel makes an ideal pet for the elderly.
HISTORY
As the name implies, this breed was established as a distinctive breed type in Sussex, England where a Mr. Fuller concentrated on developing the rich colour of the Sussex Spaniel. Records show this breed was exhibited in England as far back as 1892.

GENERAL APPEARANCE
Sizes: Height at Shoudlers: Ideal size for males 48 cm. Ideal size for females 43 cm 
The Swedish Lapphund is a typical spitz dog of slightly less than medium size with a proud head carriage. The important proportions are a rectangular body shape. The Swedish Lapphund appears shorter in leg than the Finnish Lapphund due to the fact that the rib cage is deeper than the Finnish Lapphund. 
The skull is slightly longer than broad, and the nose is preferably dark. Eyes are set well apart, round, fairly big, but not protruding, preferably dark brown and full of expression. The ears are triangular, broad at the base, small, and pricked, with the tips slightly rounded. They are set well apart and very mobile. The back is level and strong, muscular and springy with the chest reaching to the elbow, and the fore chest is well developed with a well defined breastbone. The belly is slightly tucked up. The tail is rather high set, reaching to the hock when extended. Carried over the back when moving.
The coat is a profuse double coat. Bushy, long and dense on the tail. Forming a ruff around the neck. The colour is usually solid black.
CHARACTERISTICS AND CARE
He is lively, alert, kind and affectionate and also very receptive and willing to work. Nowadays the breed is foremost kept as a companion dog, it is very versatile, suitable for obedience training, agility, herding, tracking etc.
HISTORY
The Swedish Lapphund is a refinement of the many northern dog breeds. The Lapphund is descended from dogs which were used primarily in the guarding and keeping of reindeer, ie keeping the herd stationary. In the 1800’s the Sami or (lapps) inuett people herded their reindeer through what is today Finland, Sweden & Russia. The reindeer where moved up & down the country using the Samoyed, Finnish & Swedish Lapphunds. In the late 1800’s & early 1900’s the tribes found this way of life harder to maintain, so the breeds split, the Samoyed to Russia, Finnish Lapphund to Finland & the Swedish Lapphund to Sweden. 
The Lapphund is very receptive and willing to work. Its abilities as a good guard and herding dog made it very useful in the reindeer-trade.

GENERAL APPEARANCE
Shoulder height: 31-35cm (12”-13¾”).
Colour: Various shades of grey, brown and yellow mixed with darker hairs in designated areas. Up to one-third of the dog’s colour may be white.
Coat: Outercoat - harsh, close and of medium length. Undercoat - thick, soft and woolly.
Gait: Legs reach well out with strong hind propulsion.
Not unlike the Welsh Corgi, the Vallhund is a sturdily built working dog. From above, the head looks like a blunt wedge, with a skull that is flat with a defined stop and a slightly shorter muzzle. The oval eyes are very dark and the smooth haired ears are erect and pointed. The long strong neck flows into well laid back shoulders and the slightly shorter upper arm angles well back to the elbow. The forelegs, when viewed from the front, bend slightly inwards. The body, which is one-third longer than the height at the withers, has a long and deep chest. The broad loin slopes slightly to a shortish tail of up to 10cm (4”) in length. Well angulated hindquarters finish with well arched oval feet.
CHARACTERISTICS AND CARE
As a member of the Arctic Spitz family, the Vallhund is energetic and forever on the watch. These little Swedish herders excel in the ability to keep flocks of sheep together. Active, affectionate and intelligent, they make worthy companions to their human families. Periodic grooming is required to remove any dead hair, and keep the skin and coat healthy.
HISTORY
While there is no definite evidence associating the Swedish Vallhund with the Welsh Corgi one must presume that there is some common ancestry involving either the Dachshund and some form of Spitz or both. With the advent of industrialisation, the breed all but became extinct in Scandinavia, but in the mid 20th century, a group of conscientious breeders resuscitated this attractive little breed.

GENERAL APPEARANCE
Size: Height at shoulder 25.5 to 30.5cms (10 to 12 ins) with the ideal being 28cms (11 ins). The coat is always short and smooth and is predominately white with black, tan or liver markings. The tail is unusual bob tails often occur so it is equally correct in any length.
The Tenterfield Terrier has pleasing proportions, with equal measurements from wither to ground and wither to rear point of buttock. The length of the head and neck should always be in balance to the whole of the dog.
CHARACTERISTICS AND CARE
The Tenterfield Terrier is a strong, hardy, affectionate and intelligent working terrier of great versatility. He is confident and eager to learn, showing great loyalty to its owner and although fearless and bold at work, he is an ideal companion dog in the home. A keen, intelligent and alert expression is denoted by the carriage of the ears and erect tail.
His head is medium sized, in proportion to body. When viewed from the front and side should be wedge shaped with strength in the muzzle. The preferably dark eyes are slightly oval in shape. The ears are V shaped with slightly rounded tips, not wide or large at the base, but set high on the outer edge of the skull. They can be erect or semi-erect. If semi-erect the top third of the ear tips forward. The length of the ear to be roughly equal to the width between the ears. The ears are of a thin texture (not thick).
Tail: Can be any length, high set and erect when alert and carried gaily, showing bold temperament.
Colour is predominantly white with black, tan or liver markings of any shade. Tri colouring is common (i.e., white with black or white with liver markings and tan cheeks and/or tan above eyes and/or tan breeches). Brindle markings acceptable but not preferred. Full colour coats are not acceptable. Skin should always be pigmented.
HISTORY
Jane Harvey writes that the smooth coated Tenterfield Terrier developed in England centuries ago to kill vermin on sailing ships. On reaching their destination, these little dogs survived as human companions.  They were the first British dogs to come to Australia from England, travelling with the First Fleet from Portsmouth in the South of England where these small smooth coated ratting terriers were common. In Australia, these vermin killers became known as the ‘Mini Foxie’.  Although popular with the public they were only on a Development Register until 1992, when the breed became ANKC recognized as a pure breed. This required a new name because the breed was not a miniature of the Fox Terrier. So a ballot of owners was taken, resulting in 85% favoring the name “Tenterfield Terrier”. This was in recognition of George Woolnough, otherwise known as the “Tenterfield Saddler” whose dogs were well known throughout the Tenterfield district in NSW.

GENERAL APPEARANCE
Shoulder height: 61-66cm (24”-26”).
Colour: Black, black/tan, grey, grey/tan, brown or gold. A little white on the
toes or chest is allowed.
Coat: Outer coat - standoffish and harsh. Undercoat is thick and woolly.
Gait: Powerful and free. Single tracking when trotting.
Impressively powerful, this breed has a solemn but kindly expression. The defined stop is set midway between the massive skull and the broad square muzzle. The almond shaped eyes are obliquely set, and the pendant ears normally are carried low. The well maned neck runs into a strong back which is slightly longer than the height at the shoulder. The deep chest reaches below the elbows. Well angulated fore and hindquarters finish with compact feet which are well feathered between the pads. The removal of dewclaws (single or double) is optional. The well coated tail is high set and carried over the back to one side.
CHARACTERISTICS AND CARE 
Tibetan Mastiffs are exceptionally slow to mature, taking up to 3-4 years to develop.They have very strong protective instincts and like many dogs evolved in Asia, are aloof with strangers and therefore make excellent guard dogs. Due to their desire to please and their excellent memories, Tibetan Mastiffs are easily trained and make fine family companions. Periodic grooming removes dead hair and keeps the coat and skin healthy.
HISTORY 
Presumed to be a member of the old Asian Mastiff family, these dogs were known in Tibet as ‘Doyki’, meaning the dog that can be tied up. It is recorded their courage and gameness made them an equal match for bandit and animal alike. It is believed the Tibetan Mastiffs first made their way to the western world during the time of Alexander the Great. Centuries later, Marco Polo encountered them in the 14th century and claimed they were the size of donkeys. This is supported by recent excavations by archaeologists, who found skeletons of the early Tibetan Mastiffs to be considerably larger than the modern day Tibetan Mastiff.