GENERAL APPEARANCE
Shoulder height: Approx. 24-28cm
Colour: Black, black/tan or red, with black muzzle and ears.
Coat: Rough coats (Bruxellois) to be harsh and wiry.
Smooth coats (Petit Brabancon) close and short.
Gait: Smoothly co-ordinated with good propulsion.
These smart alert members of the toy family have dispositions of game little terriers. Ideally weighing 2.7-4.5kg (6-l0lb), their body is strong, thick set and well muscled. The head is large with a short wide upturned muzzle and an undershot bite. The effect of the facial hair framing the face and the clear black rimmed eyes and the upturned jaw, creates a monkey like expression. The legs and pasterns must be strong and straight, and the well muscled hindquarters should be well angulated and finishing with small cat like feet. The tail is set high and carried erect.
CHARACTERISTICS AND CARE
The strong personality of Griffons is most apparent - they can act like spoilt little aristocrats being stubborn and demanding and then, with a complete about face, display love and sensitivity. They are a breed that cannot be ignored and their love of independence and freedom is apparent. Coat care in the Smooth coated Griffons is simple; but the Roughs should be stripped back periodically to keep a neat outline.
HISTORY
Originally the purpose for these toy dogs was to keep the stables free of rats. Descending from the soft coated Belgium street dog, it is believed that crosses took place with Affenpinschers, a neighbouring German hairy rat catcher, and later, with the smooth coated Pug. These crosses resulted in both smooth and rough coated varieties. The cross with the Pug had the effect of shortening the length of muzzle which of course was detrimental to the dog’s ability to catch rats, but as the appearance of the dog improved, so did their attraction and popularity as people took them to their hearts. 

GENERAL APPEARANCE
Shoulder height: 46-60cm
Colour: Tricolour (black/brown/white in specified spots).
Coat: Weather resisting close lying outercoat with a dense undercoat.
Gait: Smoothly co-ordinated with strong fore reach and hind propulsion.
These handsome upstanding dogs present a picture of agility and stamina. The long rectangular head shows strength and refinement but without too much lippiness. The brown eyes are clear and the fairly high set ears hang to the side of the head. The long neck merges smoothly into well laid back shoulders, a strong powerful body and a deep chest. The hindquarters are well muscled and angulated. The tail or stern is a continuation of the back and carried out straight or in a slight sabre like manner.
CHARACTERISTICS AND CARE
Like most members of this scent hound family, when excited after picking up a good scent, they do not bark but bay deeply. They are very clean dogs, easily housebroken, and being particularly even tempered, make ideal house pets. They are particularly useful to people living in country areas where the hound also has an added advantage of enjoying plenty of exercise. Coat care is minimal and grooming is really bnly needed to give tone to the skin.
HISTORY 
This breed was established in Sweden as a suitable dog to flush their game from the Swedish forests. Their evolvement is believed to have been brought about through crosses between the Holstein and Hanover Beagles, the Kurland Beagle and the  Foxhound. However, unlike Foxhounds and Beagles, these Swedish hounds were never kept in large hunting packs, but were trained to work either singly or in a pair. They took their name from the founder of the Swedish Kennel Club, Adolf P. Hamilton. 

GENERAL APPEARANCE
Shoulder height: Approx. 48-53cm (19”- 21”).
Colour: Most popular isTricolour (black/tan/white) and Pied (fawn/white). Other recognised hound colours also may be seen in the breed.
Coat: Short, dense and glossy.
Gait: Long, free and easy with powerful hind propulsion.
These clean cut energetic breeds are built for stamina. The skulls should be broad with a powerful square muzzle and broad pendant ears. The neck must be long enough for the hound to reach the ground to scent while galloping. The chest must have plenty of room for heart and lungs and the loin should be powerful. Their legs are strong and very powerful with tight round feet. The tail - called the ‘stern’ in scent hounds - is set on at the level of the back and carried fairly high.
CHARACTERISTICS AND CARE
Foxhounds and Harriers are often found living in packs, and for the purpose of hunting are often trained to work as a ‘couple’. Their basic instincts are to put their noses down to scent and follow a trail. Although they are friendly and gentle, being rather noisy does not render them as particularly good house dogs in towns, however, in the country, they are ideal companions and useful in getting rid of foxes and hares. There is nothing better they love than a long run.
HISTORY
A hunting dog similar to the Foxhound and Harrier as we know them today, existed in Egypt centuries before Christ. These dogs no doubt made their way to Europe during the Roman invasions, it is believed their lines were crossed with the early bloodhounds or St. Huberts as they were then known.
Ultimately they arrived in Britain with the Norman invasions in the 11th century, the larger type were used for stag and fox hunting while the smaller variety were used for hare hunting (hence the name Harrier). In order to safeguard farms from the destruction created by foxes, these hounds were an extremely valuable asset in the days before poisoning became the method to eradicate these pests. 

GENERAL APPEARANCE
Height at shoulders: Approximately 21 to 29 cms
The Havanese is a sturdy little dog, low on his legs, with long abundant hair, soft and preferably wavy. His movement is lively and elastic.
Undercoat is woolly and not very well developed: it is often totally absent. The topcoat is very long (12-18 cm in an adult dog), soft, flat or wavy and may form curly strands. 
Colour: Rarely completely pure white, fawn in its different shades (slight blackened overlay permitted), black, havana-brown, tobacco colour, reddish brown. Patches in mentioned colours allowed. Tan markings in all nuances permitted.
CHARACTERISTICS AND CARE
Exceptionally bright he is easy to train as an alarm dog. Affectionate, of a happy nature, he is amiable, a charmer, playful and even a bit of a clown. He loves children and plays endlessly with them. Daily brushing is recommended.
HISTORY
The breed comes from the Western Mediterranean region and has developed along the Spanish and Italian coastal region. It would seem that these dogs were imported early in Cuba by ocean navigating Italian captains. Erroneously, the most frequent brown colour of these dogs (tobacco) gave birth to the legend which would mean it to be a breed originating from Havana, capital of Cuba. The political events however have led to the total disappearance of the old blood lines of the Havanese in Cuba; apparently a few dogs would be successfully smuggled out from Cuba; their descendents have survived in the U.S.A. 

GENERAL APPEARANCE
Shoulder height: 53-64cm
Colour: Russet gold. White on chest and feet acceptable.
Coat: Short, dense, smooth and shiny with a greasy feel.
Gait: Graceful, free flowing with good reach and drive.
While appearing robust, these aristocratic dogs should not be too heavily boned. The head is gaunt and noble with a slightly shorter square muzzle.
The long ears are moderately low set, thin skinned and hang close to the cheeks. The back is strong, straight and short with a good chest that reaches the elbow. The slightly lower set tail is customary docked to one-third its length and is carried horizontally. Fore and hindquarters are well angulated and the feet are round.
CHARACTERISTICS AND CARE
Readily adaptable to city or country life, these members of the gundog group have gained in popularity in recent years. Taking up to two years to mature, one should give the Vizsla plenty of time to adjust to expected life styles. In the field, they can point or retrieve birds; perform well in obedience trials; make excellent companions for joggers and in the domestic environment they play well with children. Caution should be exercised when taking Vizslas into cold climates, as having no undercoat, they do feel the cold. Coat care is minimal and only occasional bathing is necessary.
HISTORY 
Also known as the Hungarian Setter, this breed is reputed to have come to Hungary with the Magyars about ten centuries ago. In those times, an all round dog was needed and to this end, the Vizsla served the purpose.
Partridge and hares thrived in the grain growing areas and the Vizsla’s colour proved to be an excellent camouflage when hunting them. The aristocrats of those days zealously guarded their Vizslas and made it extremely difficult to obtain one. In view of their similarity to the Short Haired Pointer, it is presumed those lines are incorporated in the Vizsla’s makeup.