GENERAL APPEARANCE
Shoulder height: 58.5-63.5cm (23”-25”).
Colour: Distinguishing lighter face with darker cap. Basic colour to be light grey through to black with designated white markings. Solid white acceptable.
Coat: Coarse outercoat stands out. Oily undercoat is dense.
Gait: Powerful and tireless with a proud carriage.
The tallest member of the North American spitz family, Malamutes must be heavy boned and strong enough to haul heavy sleds. Their wolf like expressions are enhanced by erect ears and the obliquely set eyes are brown - never blue. The wedge shaped head is strong as is the body and loin. The legs are powerful and finish with large compact feet with protective hair between the pads. The furry tail is carried over the back like a waving plume.
CHARACTERISTICS AND CARE
Malamutes are not a one-man dog and are friendly to all and sundry. Their endurance is amazing and their adaptable nature means they can be trained for a great many jobs including that of a guide dog. The oily water repellent coat makes them an excellent proposition for work in cold, wet conditions.
HISTORY
Taking their name from a native tribe in the Arctic called the Mahlemuts, these dogs were often known as wolf spitz. Their origin is rather obscure but generally, it is believed they have been with the Eskimos for two to three thousand years. The Alaskan Indians found them invaluable as their duties include droving, herding, hunting and as draught animals needed to haul heavy sleds. When polar expeditions were instigated by white men, it was the Malamute they favoured and chose to accompany them in their explorations.

GENERAL APPEARANCE
Shoulder height: 43-48cm (17”-19”).
Colour: Whole colour, parti-coloured or patched. White not to cover more than 80% of the body.
Coat: Short, close and glossy.
Gait: Springy, smoothly co-ordinated with powerful hind propulsion.
This muscular dog is graceful and agile. The broad deep round skull and moderately long but very strong jaws are separated by a distinct stop. The nose must be black. The ears are rose shaped or carried semi erect, (or cropped in countries where this is permitted). The dark round eyes are set well apart. The heavy neck runs to a fairly short, slightly sloping back and a low set moderately short tail. The strong forelegs are straight and the powerful hindquarters are well angulated. The chest must be broad and deep.
CHARACTERISTICS AND CARE
These vivacious terriers have a big dog character in a medium sized frame.
They love to please their owners and therefore are easily trained. As guard dogs, their courage is proverbial. It should be noted that due to this trait, unscrupulous people have utilized this gameness and trained them as fighting dogs. However, when correctly trained they make docile pets and can be tractable with other dogs. They thrive on praise from their family, however lack of attention from their owners can break their hearts and make them feel frustrated. They need a well fenced yard and when out walking, should always be on a lead. Their short coat needs only a minimal amount of care with a quick brush to keep the skin healthy.
HISTORY
The origins of this breed are similar to the Staffordshire Bull Terrier blendings of Bulldog, Black and Tan Terrier and an old white English Terrier. In 1870, they made their way to America and soon became invaluable to frontier families as guard dogs. As the breeders preferred a slightly larger specimen than the early English Staffordshire Bull Terriers, in 1972 the American Kennel Club permitted the word American to be added to their title to differentiate them from the English Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

GENERAL APPEARANCE
Shoulder height: 71-81cm (28”-32”).
Colour: Any colour, but generally fawn or cream with a black mask.
Coat: Outer coat is shortish and dense with a very thick undercoat but varies according to extremes in climatic conditions.
Gait: Head, neck and back level when walking. Supple long reaching strides - pacing acceptable.
As with most of the dogs originating from the mastiff family, the Anatolian head is rectangular with a large skull, a shorter square muzzle and ears which hang to the side of the cheek. The body is powerful and well muscled, the chest deep with strong fore and hind quarters and a good turn of stifle. When the dog is excited, the long tail may curl over the back.
CHARACTERISTICS AND CARE
In both Turkey and Australia, it has been found these dogs have an affinity to work well with goats and sheep, and in this area farmers hold them in high regard. Although tough and hardy, they get on well with other dogs and rarely display any signs of aggression. Not always good domestic pets due to their independent natures, and devotion to their duties as a herder is such
that they have been known to attack their owners if the dog thought one of his herd was being hurt. Periodic grooming is necessary to keep the coat free of dead hair.
HISTORY
Unlike many ancient breeds whose origins are obscure, the history of the Anatolian Shepherds has been well documented. In the British Museum, well preserved bas-reliefs show these dogs being used by the Babylonians for hunting big game and used as wardogs. These members of the mastiff family were once known as the Anatolian Karabash, but unlike other herding breeds they were used more for guarding than herding for their nomadic masters. They lived out of doors in all extremes of temperature. In their duties as defence dogs against predators, the shepherds often placed large spiked collars around their necks. The Anatolian is credited with having acute instincts enabling it to ambush unwelcome trespassers.

GENERAL APPEARANCE
Shoulder height: 43-51cm (17”-20”).
Colour: Blue mottling, speckling or tan permitted. Red speckle with or without red markings.
Coat: Straight hard dense outercoat with a thick undercoat. Length about 2.5 - 4cm.
Gait: Tireless, strong and free with feet converging under centre of gravity when trotting.
A rugged powerful dog capable of long periods of arduous work. The broad skull has pricked ears and the strong body must be slightly longer than the shoulder height of the dog. Strongly muscled legs with moderate hind angulation are required. The tail of the Cattle dog is set on low and has a good brush - it may be raised in action but never carried over the back.
CHARACTERISTICS AND CARE
The characteristic hallmark of this breed is courage, trustworthiness and devotion as guardians of their family, their herds and their property. At times they may display suspicion with strangers, therefore from an early age their training must include socialisation with people outside their immediate circle. With sensible training they soon learn to accept friends of their family. Only occasional bathing and brushing is required.
HISTORY
In the early days of Australian settlement, controlling herds of cattle and sheep was of fundamental importance. It was found that the early longer coated bobtails were unable to withstand excessive heat, and had a habit of barking which resulted in undomesticated cattle stampeding. During the 1830s, selective breeding took place which resulted in the Blue Heelers, who barked less and later crosses were made to smooth collies for herding abilities and to the silent Dingo to curb excessive barking. Thus through selective breeding the ideal dog was created. These dogs were now amenable to instruction combined with the dingo characteristics of creeping up and nipping the heels of cattle. Later by adding some Dalmatian blood, their affinity to horses was firmly established.

GENERAL APPEARANCE
Shoulder height: 43-51cm ( 17”- 20”).
Colour: Black, black/tan, red and tan, chocolate or blue.
Coat: Outercoat - harsh and dense. Undercoat — short dense.
Gait: Free and tireless with the ability to turn sharply at speed.
Litheness is a hallmark of this breed and this coupled with suppleness and stealth are essential characteristics. Rather foxlike in head with a shorter, clean cut muzzle. The triangular erect ears are always responsive. The muscular body is longer than the height at the shoulders, the fore and hind quarters are well angulated and the lowset tail is carried out in action.
CHARACTERISTICS AND CARE
Ever alert and eager with an almost inexhaustible amount of energy, the Kelpie makes a loyal and devoted family companion. These dogs have a natural instinct for working with sheep and display exceptional abilities in sight, scent and hearing. In the sheep yards, it is a common sight to see them run across the backs of the sheep when complying with an order from their master. In the field, in order not to disturb the sheep, they drop to their bellies and silently inch their way towards them. Minimal coat care is needed with only occasional bathing or grooming to keep the coat healthy.
HISTORY
Originally known as the Barb, the history of the Kelpie is not too dissimilar from that of the Australian Cattle Dog. Their origins go back to the black and white Smithfield bob tailed dogs, but unlike the progenitors of the Cattle Dog, different crosses were selected for their ability to work with sheep rather than cattle. In 1870 when some smooth Collies arrived from Scotland, these were bred with the local dogs, resulting in improved herding abilities. One particular bitch called ‘Kelpie’ was so successful, and the winner of the first ever sheepdog trial and later, as a producer of top class workers, that she and her descendants were honoured with the title of ‘Kelpie Sheepdogs’.