GENERAL APPEARANCE
Shoulder height: 57-70cm (22½”-27½”).
Colour: Silver grey. A dark eel stripe on the back or a white chest spot is permissable.
Coat: Short haired variety - sleek, close and short. 
Long coated variety - 3-5cm (1½”-2”). Soft.
Gait: Co-ordinated with strong fore reach and hind drive.
These powerful but elegant dogs are sometimes known as ‘Grey Ghosts’. Like the Pointer, the Weimaraner’s skull has a prominent occiput. The muzzle is slightly longer than the skull. A moderate stop separates the oblique set amber eyes. The high set long ears must fold slightly inwards. The arched neck flows into the slightly long back and a tail carried out or slightly up in movement. Legs should be strong and well muscled ending with firm compact feet.
CHARACTERISTICS AND CARE
The evolvement of this breed came about through the need to produce a top class hunter who was fearless, friendly, protective and obedient. Having a mind of their own, firm but kind training is essential for Weimaraners as they do not respond to harsh training. Once properly educated, they make loyal and intelligent companions for their families. Weimaraners are happiest when kept busy and are not well suited to a small home or an owner who does not have the time to give them regular exercise. Coat care in the Smooth variety is minimal and periodic brushing for the Long variety.
HISTORY
Taking their name from Weimar in Germany, this breed is the oldest German pointing breed. Hunters in this area bred dogs that were able to tackle both large and small game. They are believed to have evolved from crosses between German Short and Wire Haired Pointers and the old German Schweisshunde (a type of Bloodhound). Long haired pups have always been evident in small numbers. The aim was to improve this breed’s pointing, retrieving and trailing abilities in all kinds of weather, and to this end, Weimaraners as we know them today, were perfected.

GENERAL APPEARANCE
Shoulder height: 57-70cm (22½”-27½”).
Colour: Silver grey. A dark eel stripe on the back or a white chest spot is permissable.
Coat: Short haired variety - sleek, close and short. 
Long coated variety - 3-5cm (1½”-2”). Soft.
Gait: Co-ordinated with strong fore reach and hind drive.
These powerful but elegant dogs are sometimes known as ‘Grey Ghosts’. Like the Pointer, the Weimaraner’s skull has a prominent occiput. The muzzle is slightly longer than the skull. A moderate stop separates the oblique set amber eyes. The high set long ears must fold slightly inwards. The arched neck flows into the slightly long back and a tail carried out or slightly up in movement. Legs should be strong and well muscled ending with firm compact feet.
CHARACTERISTICS AND CARE
The evolvement of this breed came about through the need to produce a top class hunter who was fearless, friendly, protective and obedient. Having a mind of their own, firm but kind training is essential for Weimaraners as they do not respond to harsh training. Once properly educated, they make loyal and intelligent companions for their families. Weimaraners are happiest when kept busy and are not well suited to a small home or an owner who does not have the time to give them regular exercise. Coat care in the Smooth variety is minimal and periodic brushing for the Long variety.
HISTORY
Taking their name from Weimar in Germany, this breed is the oldest German pointing breed. Hunters in this area bred dogs that were able to tackle both large and small game. They are believed to have evolved from crosses between German Short and Wire Haired Pointers and the old German Schweisshunde (a type of Bloodhound). Long haired pups have always been evident in small numbers. The aim was to improve this breed’s pointing, retrieving and trailing abilities in all kinds of weather, and to this end, Weimaraners as we know them today, were perfected.

GENERAL APPEARANCE
Shoulder height: Approx. 25-30cm (l0”-12”).
Colour: Both varieties - Red, sable, fawn, black/tan. White on foreface, neck, chest and legs.Cardigans can also be brindle or merle with white.
Coat: Medium length, dense, straight and weatherproof.
Gait: Co-ordinated with strong reach and drive.
These members of the spitz family have typical foxlike expressions. The skull ratio to the muzzle is 5:3 and the head is wedge shaped. The high set ears erect are set wide apart and taking a line from the ear tip, it should pass through the eye to the nose. The back is level and the chest broad. The forelegs that mould around the lower part of the ribcage and the hindquarters are well muscled and angulated. Besides the colour variations, the Pembrokes differs from the Cardigan as they have (a) a deeper chest (b) a slightly shorter back (c) round forward placed feet (Cardigan feet are oval and may turn out) and (d) the Pembroke’s almost non existent tail compared with the Cardigan whose bushy tail almost reaches the ground.
CHARACTERISTICS AND CARE
Readily adaptable to apartment-or country life, these intelligent dogs are easy to train. Their loyalty makes them excellent family dogs for young and old alike. They love to exercise and run around with children in the park. Regular grooming is required to remove dead hair, but apart from that little extra care is required.
HISTORY
It is believed the Cardigan was brought to Wales by the Celts and is possibly the result of a blend between a Basset Hound and/or Dachshund type of dog. The Pembroke is believed to have resulted from an infusion of the Swedish Vallhund and from the tailless Schipperkes who arrived with the Flemish weavers in 1100 AD. The Corgis were highly valued members of the family, guardians of the children and when working the stock in the fields, they controlled them by nipping at their heels.

GENERAL APPEARANCE
Shoulder height: Approx. 25-30cm (l0”-12”).
Colour: Both varieties - Red, sable, fawn, black/tan. White on foreface, neck, chest and legs.Cardigans can also be brindle or merle with white.
Coat: Medium length, dense, straight and weatherproof.
Gait: Co-ordinated with strong reach and drive.
These members of the spitz family have typical foxlike expressions. The skull ratio to the muzzle is 5:3 and the head is wedge shaped. The high set ears erect are set wide apart and taking a line from the ear tip, it should pass through the eye to the nose. The back is level and the chest broad. The forelegs that mould around the lower part of the ribcage and the hindquarters are well muscled and angulated. Besides the colour variations, the Pembrokes differs from the Cardigan as they have (a) a deeper chest (b) a slightly shorter back (c) round forward placed feet (Cardigan feet are oval and may turn out) and (d) the Pembroke’s almost non existent tail compared with the Cardigan whose bushy tail almost reaches the ground.
CHARACTERISTICS AND CARE
Readily adaptable to apartment-or country life, these intelligent dogs are easy to train. Their loyalty makes them excellent family dogs for young and old alike. They love to exercise and run around with children in the park. Regular grooming is required to remove dead hair, but apart from that little extra care is required.
HISTORY
It is believed the Cardigan was brought to Wales by the Celts and is possibly the result of a blend between a Basset Hound and/or Dachshund type of dog. The Pembroke is believed to have resulted from an infusion of the Swedish Vallhund and from the tailless Schipperkes who arrived with the Flemish weavers in 1100 AD. The Corgis were highly valued members of the family, guardians of the children and when working the stock in the fields, they controlled them by nipping at their heels.

GENERAL APPEARANCE
Shoulder height: 46-48cm (18”-19”)
Colour: Rich red and white.
Coat: Straight, flat and thick with a silky texture.Gait: Smooth co-ordination with strong reach and drive.
The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a larger dog than the English Cocker Spaniel but smaller than the English Springer, however, in type these spaniels tend to be more like the latter. They are a strong, symmetrical dog with an exuberant temperament. The slightly domed skull and the chiselled muzzle are separated mid way by a defined stop, and hazel or dark eyes which show no haw. The nostrils may be dark or flesh coloured. The smallish vine shaped ears are low set and covered with setter like feathering. The long muscular neck flows into a not overlong body, with well sprung ribs and deep brisket, strong loin and a low set tail that is customary docked. The legs are well boned, straight and moderately feathered with well developed lower thighs.
CHARACTERISTICS AND CARE
A merry active spaniel who requires plenty of exercise. Being slightly more headstrong than their cousin the English Springer Spaniel, firm control and good training is advisable. Their extreme enthusiasm is not always suited to the elderly or families with young children. In the field, these spaniels excel, as no day is too long for them. They have an excellent scenting nose and love the water. Never forgetting their lessons, makes them easy to train. Coat care is not difficult - all that is needed is periodic grooming and a regular check to see their ears are clean and healthy.
HISTORY
Sometimes known as the Welsh Starter, these spaniels are of an ancient and pure origin. In the past, they were used to ‘spring’ game, originally for the falcon and after the introduction of guns, to retrieve birds on land or water. In the Laws of Wales in 1300 AD, there is mention of red and white dogs believed to be the forerunner of the modern Welsh Springer. One cannot ignore the similarity to the Brittany Spaniel and as Flemish weavers came to Wales in 1107, it is possible some local spaniels accompanied them.