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Profiles are from AKC Breed Standards
Poodle:
That of a very active, intelligent and elegant-appearing dog, squarely built, well
proportioned, moving soundly and carrying himself proudly. Properly clipped in the
traditional fashion and carefully groomed, the Poodle has about him an air of distinction
and dignity peculiar to himself.
Yorkshire Terrier:
That of a long-haired toy terrier whose blue and tan coat is parted on the
face and from the base of the skull to the end of the tail and hangs evenly and quite
straight down each side of body. The body is neat, compact and well proportioned. The
dog's high head carriage and confident manner should give the appearance of vigor and
self-importance.
Maltese:
The Maltese is a toy dog covered from head to foot with a mantle of long,
silky, white hair. He is gentle-mannered and affectionate, eager and sprightly in action,
and, despite his size, possessed of the vigor needed for the satisfactory companion.
English Bulldog:
The perfect Bulldog must be of medium size and smooth coat; with heavy,
thick-set, low-swung body, massive short-faced head, wide shoulders and sturdy limbs. The
general appearance and attitude should suggest great stability, vigor and strength. The
disposition should be equable and kind, resolute and courageous (not vicious or
aggressive), and demeanor should be pacific and dignified. These attributes should be
countenanced by the expression and behavior.
Westhighland White:
The West Highland White Terrier is a small, game, well-balanced hardy
looking terrier, exhibiting good showmanship, possessed with no small amount of
self-esteem, strongly built, deep in chest and back ribs, with a straight back and
powerful hindquarters on muscular legs, and exhibiting in marked degree a great
combination of strength and activity. The coat is about two inches long, white in color,
hard, with plenty of soft undercoat. The dog should be neatly presented, the longer coat
on the back and sides, trimmed to blend into the shorter neck and shoulder coat.
Considerable hair is left around the head to act as a frame for the face to yield a
typical Westie expression.
Pug
Symmetry and general appearance are decidedly square and cobby. A lean, leggy Pug and a
dog with short legs and a long body are equally objectionable.
Mini Dochshund
Low to ground, long in body and short of leg with robust muscular
development, the skin is elastic and pliable without excessive wrinkling. Appearing
neither crippled, awkward, nor cramped in his capacity for movement, the Dachshund is
well-balanced with bold and confident head carriage and intelligent, alert facial
expression. His hunting spirit, good nose, loud tongue and distinctive build make him
well-suited for below-ground work and for beating the bush. His keen nose gives him an
advantage over most other breeds for trailing. Note: Inasmuch as the Dachshund is a
hunting dog, scars from honorable wounds shall not be considered a fault.
Mini Schnauzer
The Miniature Schnauzer is a robust, active dog of terrier type, resembling
his larger cousin, the Standard Schnauzer, in general appearance, and of an alert, active
disposition.
Cairn Terrier
That of an active, game, hardy, small working terrier of the short-legged
class; very free in its movements, strongly but not heavily built, standing well forward
on its forelegs, deep in the ribs, well coupled with strong hindquarters and presenting a
well-proportioned build with a medium length of back, having a hard, weather-resisting
coat; head shorter and wider than any other terrier and well furnished with hair giving a
general foxy expression.
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Chihuahua:
A graceful, alert, swift-moving little dog with saucy expression, compact,
and with terrier-like qualities of temperament.
Pomeranian:
The Pomeranian is a compact, short-backed, active toy dog. He has a soft,
dense undercoat with a profuse harsh-textured outer coat. His heavily plumed tail is set
high and lies flat on his back. He is alert in character, exhibits intelligence in
expression, is buoyant in deportment, and is inquisitive by nature. The Pomeranian is
cocky, commanding, and animated as he gaits. He is sound in composition and action.
Bull Terrier:
The Bull Terrier must be strongly built, muscular, symmetrical and active,
with a keen determined and intelligent expression, full of fire but of sweet disposition
and amenable to discipline.
Boston Terrier:
The Boston Terrier is a lively, highly intelligent, smooth coated,
short-headed, compactly built, short-tailed, well balanced dog, brindle, seal or black in
color and evenly marked with white. The head is in proportion to the size of the dog and
the expression indicates a high degree of intelligence.
The body is rather short and well knit, the limbs strong and neatly turned, the tail is
short and no feature is so prominent that the dog appears badly proportioned. The dog
conveys an impression of determination, strength and activity, with style of a high order;
carriage easy and graceful. A proportionate combination of "Color and White
Markings" is a particularly distinctive feature of a representative specimen.
White Doberman:
The appearance is that of a dog of medium size, with a body that is square.
Compactly built, muscular and powerful, for great endurance and speed. Elegant in
appearance, of proud carriage, reflecting great nobility and temperament. Energetic,
watchful, determined, alert, fearless, loyal and obedient.
Bichon Frise
The Bichon Frise is a small, sturdy, white powder puff of a dog whose merry
temperament is evidenced by his plumed tail carried jauntily over the back and his
dark-eyed inquisitive expression.
This is a breed that has no gross or incapacitating exaggerations and therefore there is
no inherent reason for lack of balance or unsound movement.
Any deviation from the ideal described in the standard should be penalized to the extent
of the deviation. Structural faults common to all breeds are as undesirable in the Bichon
Frise as in any other breed, even though such faults may not be specifically mentioned in
the standard.
Shih Tzu
The Shih Tzu is a sturdy, lively, alert toy dog with long flowing double
coat. Befitting his noble Chinese ancestry as a highly valued, prized companion and palace
pet, the Shih Tzu is proud of bearing, has a distinctively arrogant carriage with head
well up and tail curved over the back. Although there has always been considerable size
variation, the Shih Tzu must be compact, solid, carrying good weight and substance.
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