GENERAL APPEARANCE  
Shoulder height: 59-68cm (23”-27”).
Colour: Fawn or grey - often brindle or charcoal.
Coat: Rough, crisp and dry - about 6cm (2½”) with bushy eyebrows, moustache and beard. Undercoat to be a fluffy mass of fine hairs.
Gait: Free, easy and proud. Powerful. Ambling permitted in slower paces,but not desirable.
Except for the wider skull and shorter, powerful muzzle, this rugged breed is not dissimilar to the Giant Schnauzer. The high set ears are flexible and hang close to the side of the face, although in countries where cropping is permitted, they are erect. The body is broad and compact. The tail is carried up - however, dogs born without a tail are acceptable. Fore and hindquarter angulation is moderate and the well boned legs end with thick compact feet.
CHARACTERISTICS AND CARE
Bouviers should be lively, intelligent and audacious, and as guard dogs they have no equal. They make sensible and calm family companions, but as their herding instinct is strong, they sometimes have been known to round up children. Only periodic brushing of the coat is required with occasional clipping. If being shown, the coat is normally stripped by hand.
HISTORY
Like many of the Belgian farm dogs, the Bouvier was called on to fulfil many duties from cattle droving to pulling milk carts. As the farmers were more interested in the utilitarian purpose of their dogs, little interest was paid to developing a distinctive breed type. Due to the efforts of some enthusiasts, by 1910 uniformity in the breed had been established. During World War 1, Bouviers served as messenger and ambulance dogs for their country, but the war took its toll with” the result that the breed almost became extinct. With peace restored, a nucleus of owners resuscitated their Bouviers and through their efforts, the breed was re-established. They are now found in many parts of the world. 

GENERAL APPEARANCE
Shoulder height: 53-61cm (21”-24”).
Colour: Brindle, red or fawn with white markings. Black mask.
Coat: Short, glossy, smooth and tight to the body.
Gait: Proud carriage with a firm elastic gait Great nobility is a hallmark of this breed. The broad skull, distinct stop and upturned lower jaw with its undershot bite is what the breed standard requires. The muzzle is one-third the length of the skull, and must be deep lipped. The high set ears are normally carried to the side of the cheek, but in some countries, where cropping is permitted, the ears are erect. In profile one sees an arched neck running into a straight back and a croup which slopes slightly to a gaily carried tail which may be docked. Forelegs are strong and there should be good fore and hindquarter angulation.
CHARACTERISTICS AND CARE
These energetic dogs have a natural affinity to people. They are extremely trustworthy and display uncanny instincts in assessing people which makes them excellent guard dogs. Their high intelligence has earned them a place with the German Police Force. Their coat is easily cared for, but regular grooming will eliminate shedding.
HISTORY 
Originating from the Tibetan Mollossus and European mastiff family, Boxers were originally used in Germany for bear and bull baiting. In the 19th century, the breed reached a certain amount of conformity following
selective crosses between Great Danes and English Bulldogs. The origin of the name ‘Boxer’ is unclear - some believe it is a corruption of the German word ‘beiszer’ meaning biter of bulls, while others state it comes from the word ‘boxl’, an alternate name for the now extinct Brabanter dog. 

GENERAL APPEARANCE
Of strong and harmonious construction with powerful appearance. The preferred subjects are those with lean limbs, well developed muscles, well defined lines with a markedly sculpted head and a very obvious lower orbital chiselling, elements which all contribute to give distinction to this breed.
Important proportions: Length of the body is the same or a little more then the height at the withers. Length of head is equal to 4/10 of the height at the withers; it’s width, measured at the level of the zygomatic arches, is less than half its length. Skull and muzzle are of equal length.
Coat & Colour: Short, dense and glossy, finer and shorter on the head, the ears, front part of the legs and feet. White or White with patches of varied size of an orange or more or less dark amber colour.
Height at the withers: Between 55 and 67 cms
Preferred size for males 58-67 cms: Preferred size for females: 55-62 cms
Weight: Between 25 and 40 kgs depending on size
CHARACTERISTICS
Tough and adapted to all types of hunting, reliable, endowed with an excellent ability to understand, docile and easy to train.
HISTORY
This dog of ancient Italian origin used for bird hunting has modelled itself and developed over the ages; from the hunting of yesteryear by means of nets, he has adapted himself to the present hunting and shooting. Frescoes from the 14th century are proof of the indisputable timelessness of the Italian Pointer over the centuries, whether either regarding his morphology (appearance) or his aptitudes at hunting as a pointing dog. 

 GENERAL APPEARANCE
Shoulder height: 56-68cm (23”-27”).
Colour: Black, slate grey or fawn, with or without a mask.
Coat: Hard, dry andshaggy and at least 7cm (3”).
Gait: Supple and agile - the fore and hindlegs should move straight with strong hind propulsion.
A rugged powerful looking long haired working dog, with the distinctive characteristic of double dewclaws on the inside of the rear pasterns (a feature also found on the Pyrenean Mountain Dog and sometimes on the Tibetan Mastiff). The large, dark and round eyes are set midway in the strong broad head. The high set ears are pendant, except in those countries which permit cropping, where they are erect. The muscular arched neck runs into a body slightly longer than the shoulder height and finishes with a low carried plumed tail.
CHARACTERISTICS AND CARE
A gay lively intelligent dog who combines excellent working characteristics with strong guarding and protective instincts. Being affectionate they make excellent playmates for children. If the Briards’ natural desire to please is to be developed to its full potential, firm sensible training is far more successful than strict harsh treatment. Regular grooming with a pin brush that reaches right through to the undercoat is necessary to keep the dog free from knots.
HISTORY
Tapestries as far back as the 8th century have recorded the existence of the Briard and it is from the French province of Brie, that they get their name.
They are believed to have evolved from either a remote cross between the Beauceron and the ancient Water Spaniel or with a blending from Italian Sheepdogs. In the days when poachers and wolves were a problem, these dogs became invaluable to the local inhabitants. Later they were used to herd sheep and cattle and in more recent times, they have been used to serve mankind in war and assist with police work. 

GENERAL APPEARANCE 
Shoulder height: Approx. 38cm (l5”). 
Colour: Brindle, red, fawn with or without black masks and/or white patches. Solid white and pied. 
Coat: Short, close, smooth and of a fine texture.
Gait: An appearance of skimming across the ground with short quick steps on the toe tips.
Having the appearance of a thick set Ayrshire bull, the Bulldog has a massive well wrinkled skull and upturned muzzle with a lower undershot jaw.
The round eyes are set wide apart, and the small thin ears are rose shaped.
The short thick neck has plenty of dewlap and it runs into an extraordinarily broad chest resulting in widely set forelegs. The hindquarters are narrower and higher than at the withers with fore and hindfeet permitted to turn out slightly. The short tail is set on low and juts out before turning down. 
CHARACTERISTICS AND CARE
Due to their structure, Bulldogs are more phlegmatic than active. To keep them healthy, regular but moderate exercise is important. This breed is not renowned for its longevity, and due to their broad heads and shoulders coupled with a narrower pelvis, one must be prepared for pups to be born by Caesarian section. They make affectionate and loyal pets who get on well with both people and other dogs. Their coats require only minimal care but it is important that the facial wrinkles be kept dry and healthy.
HISTORY 
While the ancestry of the breed is obscure, it is believed they evolved from the Mastiff family. In previous centuries, they were longer legged and used for bull baiting. Their prowess as an implacable fighter was known throughout England and they were expected to attack and hang onto the ears or sensitive noses of the bulls who at times, might toss them 10 metres into the air - often resulting in serious injury or death. It was not until after I835 when bullbaiting was banned that breeders have concentrated on breeding the gentle and amicable Bulldogs that we know today.