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.

GENERAL APPEARANCE
Shoulder height: Approx. 25.4cm (l0”).
Colour: All colours, or any mixture of colours.
Coat: Outer coat is silky in texture with a fine dense undercoat. Smooth on face and front of legs.
Gait: Quick moving, straight, free and positive.
Being slightly longer in body than their shoulder height, these dogs do not display the usual spaniel type conformation. The skull is slightly rounded and the shorter, blunt muzzle must be well cushioned and free of wrinkle. The dark brown eyes are set fairly wide apart and are forward looking. The pendant ears are relatively high set. The mouth should be slightly undershot. The neck well covered with a good mane, runs into a longer body with well sprung ribs. Viewed from the front, the forelegs are slightly bowed but must be firm at elbows. Powerful hindquarters have only a moderate turn of stifle, and when moving the richly plumed tail curls over the back.
CHARACTERISTICS AND CARE
Gay, assertive and intelligent but like many Asian breeds, aloof with strangers. They have a happy nature and make excellent domestic pets, but do not take kindly to being kenelled outside. Although slightly resembling the Pekingese, they are more active. As a breed, they are long lived often lasting to 15 years or more. Not requiring a lot of exercise, their health will benefit from regular walks. Grooming the 5cm (2”) long coat should be done periodically if knots are to be avoided.
HISTORY
Tibetan Spaniel type dogs can be found on bronzes dating back to the Shang Dynasty in 1100 BC and their survival down the centuries is said to be, due to the Buddhist belief that in a future life a person is reincarnated as a dog. In the monasteries, these little spaniels were trained for duties which included turning the prayer wheels, or, as watchdogs sitting on the - monastery walls to warn the monks of approaching strangers or wolves. Due to the habit of presenting these dogs as gifts to other Buddhist monasteries, these spaniels soon found their way into a number of Asian countries.

GENERAL APPEARANCE
Shoulder height; 35.6-40.6cm (l4”-16”).
Colour: White, golden, cream, grey or black with or without white. Tricolours are also accepted.
Coat; Outer coat - profuse, fine, not silky. Either straight or wavy. Under coat - fine and woolly. 
Gait: Fore and hind legs reach well out with strong hind propulsion.
These sturdy dogs with their long coats, are square in outline. The large wide set eyes with the -definite stop, are placed mid way between the curved skull and the muzzle. The pendant ears are not carried too close to the cheeks. The forequarters are well angulated with slightly sloping pasterns, and balance well with the angulated stiflcs and heavily furnished hind quarters. The compact muscled body has a straight topline finishing with a high set tail that curls over the back. A distinctive characteristic of this breed, is that the large flat feet have no arch in the toes. 
CHARACTERISTICS AND CARE
One should not be confused by the word ‘terrier’ in the title of this breed. This is not a digging or hunting breed, but actually derives this part of its title from the habit many centuries ago, of referring to all dogs of medium size as ‘terriers’. Like most Asian breeds who are aloof with strangers, Tibetan Terriers make intelligent, loving companions to their families. Their use of their flattish feet is unusual, as like cats, they use them to hold, catch or push around things like balls. Regular grooming is recommended using a brush with bristles, or pins that reach‘ right through the undercoat.
HISTORY
A number of breeds lay claim to origins in Tibet. Besides smaller breeds like the Lhasa Apso and the Tibetan Spaniel, there is also the larger Tibetan Mastiff. The Tibetan people held their dogs in high esteem, believing they brought them good luck and that after death humans were reincarnated as dogs. In gratitude to an English female doctor working in Tibet in the 1920s, one these Tibetan Terriers was presented to her, resulting in the first of these charming dogs making its way to the west.