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	Breed standard - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A breed standard (also called bench standard) in animal fancy and animal husbandry is a set of guidelines which is used to insure that the animals produced by a breeding facility conform to the specifics of the breed.
		A further problem is that a deviation from the standard in one breed might result in a fault, where a similar deviation in another breed might be an acceptable variant; in a third breed the same deviation might be a disqualification, while in another breed that deviation might result in a breed separation.
		The breed judge must know the standard for one breed, the group judge for all the breeds in that group, and the amount of knowledge an all-breed judge must have is huge.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Breed_standard (739 words)

	GRCCIllustratedBreedStandard (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The retriever breeds can be grouped together based on their function as hunting companions, designed to bring back shot or wounded game to the hunter from both land and water.
		Breed character combines the temperament, attitude and basic friendly, gentle nature for which this breed is known.
		While colour may be seen as a fine point, it is included in the name of this breed and thus colour must be within range of lustrous gold as outlined in the breed standard.
	www.grcc.net /GRCCIllustratedBreedStandard.htm (4246 words)

	Rhodesian Ridgeback
		The original standard, which was drafted by F.R. Barnes, in Bulawayo, Rhodesia, in 1922, was based on that of the Dalmatian and was approved by the South African Kennel Union in 1926.
		The peculiarity of the breed is the ridge on the back, which is formed by the hair growing in the opposite direction to the rest of the coat.
		CHARACTERISTICS - The ridge is the escutcheon of the breed.
	www.ankc.aust.com /rhodesia.html (806 words)

	Seppala Siberian Sleddog--Breed Standard (1995) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Unlike some arctic breeds, Seppalas bond strongly to their owners and display a high degree of affection for them; this forms the basis for an outstanding working unit of driver and team in difficult situations.
		The breed should always remain closely connected to its Siberian geographical origins; ideally, additional Siberia import stock should continue to contribute to the gene pool, ensuring that it is refreshed with hardy, primitive stock at regular intervals.
		Other important breed characteristics are balance and proportion of physical parts, good feet, flexibility and freedom of movement, an easy and efficient gait, and good strength for pulling power in harness.
	www.seppalasleddogs.com /documents/standard.htm (2156 words)

	Standard Poodle, Dog Breed Information Center®, Barbone, Standard Poodles
		The coat may be groomed into three basic styles: the "pet clip" (or puppy clip), with relatively short hair all over the entire body, the "English saddle clip," and the "Continental clip," with the rear half of the body shaved, bracelets left around the ankles, and pom-poms left on the tail and hips.
		Originally the breed was used in Germany and France as a retriever of waterfowl.
		The three sizes are considered as one breed and are judged by the same standard.
	www.dogbreedinfo.com /standardpoodle.htm (835 words)

	Breed Standard
		The father of the breed, Chinook, was born on author/explorer Arthur Walden's Wonalancet, New Hampshire farm in 1917.
		The Chinook is a Northern breed, bred to perform many of the same tasks as the Spitz-type breeds and with some Spitz-type ancestors in the background.
		This breed matures slowly and individual dogs may not reach their prime until as late as four years of age.
	www.chinook.org /standard.htm (1550 words)

	The Breed Standard
		Standards usually don’t offer explanations about why the standard is the way it is. For example, a standard may call for a hard and wiry, dense coat, but there is no explanation why this coat is preferred over other types.
		The requirements in the standard are necessary for the breed to meet its purpose, and therefore are necessary.
		Breed standards which serve as the reference point for owners, breeders and judges, are available from national clubs around the world.
	www.geocities.com /Heartland/Ranch/5906/Club_Breed.htm (746 words)

	Breed
		Today the Poodle is divided into two breeds: the Standard Poodle, which serves primarily as a gun dog and companion animal, and the Poodle, composed of the Miniature and Toy varieties, and which serves primarily as companion breed.
		The Standard Poodle is a medium-sized, squarely built dog with a distinctive harsh curly coat that may be presented in any of several traditional Poodle clips or corded.
		A properly proportioned Standard Poodle is square, with the length of body (measured from prosternum to point of buttocks) equal to height (measured from the withers to the ground).
	mail.ukcdogs.com /UKCweb.nsf/80de88211ee3f2dc8525703f004ccb1e/77cc12b9230c0541852570490044c05a?OpenDocument (1698 words)

	Rare Breed Network: Jagdterrier Standard
		The breed was developed in Germany as a functional hunting dog, and is used there on a wide variety of game, including wild boar, badger, fox and weasel.
		All deviations from the standard that would affect the working ability of an earth dog are penalized in direct relation to their deviation.
		This terrier breed is a clever hunter, unrelenting robust and unafraid of the most formidable wild and very intent in the pursuit of such game.
	www.rarebreed.com /breeds/jagdterrier/jagdterrier_ukc_std.html (910 words)

	The AKC Parent Club of the Labrador Retriever
		Slab-sided individuals are not typical of the breed; equally objectionable are rotund or barrel chested specimens.
		Viewed from the side, the elbows should be directly under the withers, and the front legs should be perpendicular to the ground and well under the body.
		Woolly coats, soft silky coats, and sparse slick coats are not typical of the breed, and should be severely penalized.
	www.thelabradorclub.com /standard/officialstandard.html (2036 words)

	Rat Terrier Club of America - Breed Standard
		The breed's name is attributed to T.R., coined up in honor of his own Terriers’ who promptly exterminated the many thousands of rats that infested The White House after the demolition of the old Jefferson greenhouses, and during the subsequent construction of additional wings.
		This is probably because of this mixed-breed stigma and due to the fact, as recently as 1994, the Rat Terrier did not have a written breed standard.
		For decades, breeders in various pocket communities around the country had been breeding toward their own specific standards; mostly purebreds, but with some crossbreeding for size or color, etc. Registration was haphazard and usually done, if at all, with pedigree services and many individuals lacked a documented multi-generational lineage.
	www.ratterrierclub.com /standard (2088 words)

	USRC Breed Standard
		This breed acquired its name from the old free city of Rottweil and was known as the "Rottweil butcher's dog".
		When, at the beginning of the twentieth century, various breeds were needed for police service, the Rottweiler was amongst those tested.
		It soon became evident that the breed was highly suitable for the tasks set by police service and therefore they were officially recognized as police dogs in 1910.
	www.usrconline.org /breedstand.html (967 words)

	Rare Breed Network: Spinone Italiano Standard
		The breed is also referred to as the Italian Coarsehaired Pointer.
		The breed is an experienced hunter in all terrains, is very resistant to tiredness, goes easily into brambles, and readily enters cold water.
		By nature, the breed is an excellent retriever and competent swimmer.
	www.rarebreed.com /breeds/spinone/spinone_ukc_std.html (1612 words)

	Chesapeake Bay Retriever Breed Standard
		The breed's characteristics are specifically suited to enable the Chesapeake to function with ease, efficiency and endurance.
		Extreme shyness or extreme aggressive tendencies are not desirable in the breed as a gun dog or companion.
		Disqualifications: Specimens that are lacking in breed characteristics should be disqualified.
	www.amchessieclub.org /standard.html (1286 words)

	Breed Standard Interview
		Breed clubs became established and developed standards that could be used by breeders to promote those qualities sought by the hunters.
		Primary focus of the breed standard shall be upon the performance of the animal while hunting wild or native game birds.
		A standard is just that… a standard, something to strive for, a lofty goal that may or may not be reached in all facets.
	www.nrsftc.com /BreedStandardInterview.htm (2275 words)

	RRCUS - The Rhodesian Ridgeback Standard
		The peculiarity of this breed is the ridge on the back.
		The ridge must be regarded as the characteristic feature of the breed.
		The hallmark of this breed is the ridge on the back which is formed by the hair growing in the opposite direction to the rest of the coat.
	rrcus.org /assets/html/breedinfo/standard.htm (652 words)

	NZKC - Breed Standard - Poodle (Standard) - Non Sporting
		The Standard Poodle is the original Poodle from which the Miniature and Toy varieties were developed.
		The breed was first exhibited in England in 1880 and has gained world-wide recognition since then.
		Standard Poodles are one of the most intelligent and obedient dog breeds.
	www.nzkc.org.nz /br756.html (565 words)

	American Shih Tzu Club
		Even though a toy dog, the Shih Tzu must be subject to the same requirements of soundness and structure prescribed for all breeds, and 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 Shih Tzu as in any other breed, regardless of whether or not such faults are specifically mentioned in the standard.
		As the sole purpose of the Shih Tzu is that of a companion and house pet, it is essential that its temperament be outgoing, happy, affectionate, friendly and trusting towards all.
	www.shihtzu.org /Info/standard.asp?menu=Info (833 words)

	Appenzeller Mountain-Dog, Standard - Portrait. English edition.
		The first breed standard was confirmed with the collaboration of the breed's great promoter, head forester Max Siber and the breed was introduced with eight dogs at the first International Dog Show held in Winterthur.
		Its purpose was to preserve and promote the breed in its natural state.
		Today the breed is distributed all over Switzerland and beyond its borders and bred in many European countries.
	www.hund.ch /rasse/appenzelleruk.htm (818 words)

	standard
		For every breed recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC), there is a breed standard which defines the ideal dog of that breed, physically and temperamentally.
		The standard is written by the parent club for the breed - in this case, the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America (BMDCA).
		Because the breed club in each country where Berners are recognized -- Canada, Great Britain, Switzerland, Germany, etc. -- formulates its own standard, there may be some minor difference between the AKC standard and the standard in other countries.
	www.bmd.org /standard.html (763 words)

	Breed Standard (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		A breed standard is a word description of what the ideal dog of that breed looks like.
		It is an attempt to describe "perfection." The standard is the "model" breeders use in their efforts to breed better dogs.
		This standard is copyrighted by the Newfoundland club of America, Inc. It may not be reproduced without its written permission, although you may use this copy for your personal use.
	www.newfdogclub.org /Mbr/nca_official/standard/hnca_4_standard.htm (1229 words)

	Breed Standard (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		As in all the canine breeds, and more so because the Dogo Argentino was bred for hunting big game; a few years ago some discrepancies arose among show judges as to it’s physical specifications.
		The creator of the breed has established that there should exist a harmony of proportion or normal organic correlation that for a functional point of view, translates into a greater capacity to fight its prey.
		The Basis of this breed standard is from the original breed standard which was developed by the creators of the Dogo Argentino, for who would know what was best for this breed, than the creators themselves.
	www.dogo.org /breed_standard.asp (1292 words)

	An Illustrated Guide to the Bulldog Standard
		After bull-baiting, bear-baiting and dog fighting were prohibited in 1835, a few dedicated fanciers worked diligently to breed out the aggressive, vicious tendencies and to modify the Bulldog to look more like we see him today, shorter faced and heavier in structure.
		The first Bulldog Standard in England was drafted in 1864 and adopted in 1875.
		It was revised in 1914 to declare the Dudley nose a disqualification.
	www.thebca.org /ilstd.html (2241 words)

	The NORTH AMERICAN CURLY HORSE \| Standard
		This is a breed standard for the dominant gene Curly Horse.
		Most horse breeds fondly claim their most intelligent or well-mannered members as being representatives of their breed.
		The presence of curls (inside their ears or on their fetlocks, etc., for example) is to be viewed as exhibiting desirable breed traits, and is not to be penalized.
	www.curlyhorses.org /standard.html (1598 words)

	SBBA: Breed Standard
		Every aspect of the breed standard has been designed to promote the IDEAL for the breed, an ideal by which the goal of complete restoration in quality and excellence is attained.
		Standard height of the Spanish Barb is 13.3 to 14.3 hands.
		All colors are found within the breed: dun/grulla, chestnut, fl, bay, roan and paint (both overo and tobiano), as well as other color variants.
	www.spanishbarb.com /breed_standard/body.htm (610 words)

	Cesky Terrier Breed Standard Tutorial
		is to breed dogs that most closely epitomize his or her perception of the ideal dog as described by the standard.
		It will also attempt to put the standard in the context of the breed's intended function, by examining how the traits described in the standard link to the breed's history, background and purpose.
		The Breed Standard: Presents the Cesky Terrier Breed Standard adopted by the American Cesky Terrier Club in 2000 (FCI standard in AKC format), with a brief introduction on why this standard was adopted.
	ceskycentral.tripod.com /tutorial.htm (451 words)

	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club - USA - Breed Standard
		There should be slight cushioning under the eyes, which contributes much to the sweet, gentle expression characteristic of the breed.
		Feathering on the ears, legs and tail should be long, and the feathering on the feet is a feature of the breed.
		It is the typical gay temperament, combined with true elegance and "royal" appearance, which are of paramount importance in the breed.
	www.ckcsc.org /ckcsc/ckcsc_inc.nsf/Founded-1954/standard.html (805 words)

	The CTCA Coton de Tulear Standard
		A Standard is the description of an ideal representative of the breed.
		The CTCA standard, first published in 1974, is adapted from the original Malagasy breed type.
		The French have created a standard for the breed that reflects their desires based upon one Frenchman's opinion (Federation Cynologique Internationale Standard, published 1971 by M. Petit).
	members.aol.com /cotonnews/standard.html (1048 words)

	Breed Standard
		Some miniature horses will closely resemble the breeds of larger horses, and because Arabs are valued for their beauty, many mini breeders are breeding for horses that exhibit similar "type" such as flagging their tails, flat toplines, hooky necks and ears, and a dished head.
		This also does not mean that those breeds were BRED DOWN smaller; only that the minis happen to look like the larger breed either due to coincidence or a breeding program breeding for it.
		There currently isn't a STRICT breed standard, in my opinion, other than the horse must be pleasing to the eye, move straight and balanced, and have excellent conformation in general.
	www.blackdraft.com /breedstandard.htm (1078 words)

	FCI German Shepherd Breed Standard
		With the hair pressed down, the height at the withers is measured by stick along the vertical as it follows the line of the elbow from the withers to the ground.
		Sex characteristics must be pronounced, e.g., the masculinity of the males and the femininity of the females must be unmistakable.
		The German Shepherd that corresponds to the Standard offers the observer a picture of rugged strength, intelligence and agility, whose overall proportions are neither in excess or deficient in any way.
	www.workingdogs.com /standard_fci.htm (2158 words)

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