GENERAL APPEARANCE
Shoulder height: Not to exceed 25.5cm (l0”).
Colour: Pure white with slight lemon marking permissible. Black nose, eyerims and pads.
Coat: Long, silky and straight with the top knot tied up in bows. 
Gait: Free, straight with no weaving or crossing of front or hind legs. With their proud carriage, when seen in the showring these smart toy dogs have coats that are reminiscent of white flowing gowns. The well defined stop and dark brown oval eyes are placed mid way in the head. The pendant ears are covered with long hair. The fore legs must be straight and the hindquarter assembly should be well angulated. The short compact body ends with a tail that is carried over the back and finishes in a long plume.
CHARACTERISTICS AND CARE
These little dogs thrive on family life and for over 2,000 years have been bred to be ornamental. Always smart, lively and incredibly sweet, they are by no means sissy dogs. Not being a one person dog, they will accept and give love equally to all members of the household. They enjoy exercise and can be taken for walks by the elderly, however they are not always suitable as pets with young children. With a coat like human hair and no undercoat, daily brushing and frequent bathing is advisable to keep their coat white.
HISTORY
Once known as the dog of Melita, the Latin name for Malta, it is believed that this breed was in existence and highly valued as far back as 3500 BC. Later during the lst century AD, they were known as ‘The Roman Ladies’ Dogs’ and much celebrated by poets and in paintings. Dr. Caius (1570) discussed their virtues and described how women carried them in their bosoms, arms, and took them into their beds. For centuries, this breed has been protected, spoilt and fed the tastiest morsels of food. They are described as one of the oldest of the European breeds and during the time of Henry VIII they became an immediate favourite of the English Court.

GENERAL APPEARANCE
Shoulder height: 38-41cm (15”-16”).
Colour: Jet black with tan in designated areas (similar to a black/tan Dobermann).
Coat: Glossy, smooth, short with a firm texture.
Gait: Smoothly co-ordinated with strong propulsion.
These sleek clean cut terriers should combine elegance with substance. The wedge shaped head is long and the skull and muzzle lengths are equal. Eyes are small and almond shaped with a noticeable sparkle and the ears set high on the skull are V shaped with the tips falling forward. (In contrast, their smaller cousin the English or Manchester Toy Terrier has erect candle flame ears). Both the topline of the neck and the loin are gently arched.
The narrow chest is deep and cuts up under the abdomen. The rather low set tail is long and should never be carried higher than the level of the back.
The forequarters are well angulated and the hindquarters are strong. The small feet turn neither in nor out.
CHARACTERISTICS AND CARE
This terrier weighs between 6-10kg (12-22lb). It is the larger cousin of the English Toy Terrier (or Manchester Toy Terrier). Being quick to learn and eager to please, the well trained Manchester Terrier is a loving and responsive companion. With their short coats and clean habits, they are easily maintained but care should be taken to see these dogs are not exposed to great extremes of temperature.
HISTORY
It is believed the breed evolved around the Manchester area in England from crosses between the rough coated Black and Tan Terrier and the smooth coated Whippet. The breed was created to fulfil the dual activities of rat hunting and rabbit coursing (the necessary speed coming from the Whippet). Records show that the Manchester Terrier was exhibited in England as far back as 1862.

GENERAL APPEARANCE
Shoulder height: Approx. 60-74cm (23’½”-29”).
Colour: All white - shading of ivory or fawn acceptible.
Coat: Hair short on muzzle, skull, ears feet and front of legs. Outercoat plentiful and rather harsh.Undercoat: thick and close.
Gait: Free, active, nimble - able to turn quickly.
This majestic dog, although large, must be lithe in movement. The conical shaped head narrows to the slightly shorter muzzle. Nose and pigmentation must be black. The almond shaped eyes are dark. The ‘V’ shaped ears are set high on the skull and are pendant. The neck is only medium in length and runs into sloping shoulder blades with withers set slightly higher than the back. The body is slightly longer than the shoulder height. The croup slopes to a low set tail which may be carried above the level of the back when the dog is alert. Strong fore and hindquarters have a moderate angulation. The pasterns slope slightly and the feet are large.
CHARACTERISTICS AND CARE
These dogs must be intelligent, courageous but not aggressive. Although not as large as some of the other guard dogs, the Maremma must be strong enough to kill a hungry wolf should it threaten the flocks or come too close to his family. He is a tough dog who must stand the perils of cold winters while carrying out his guarding duties. His loyalty is unquestionable and he makes a wonderful pet. Like all dogs with a thick undercoat, periodic brushing is necessary to remove dead hairs and stop the coat becoming matted.
HISTORY
Not being dissimilar to the Pyrenean Mountain Dog, it is presumed they share the same heritage. Believed to be a direct descendant of early Asian guard dogs in particular the Abruzzese and the Maremmana, it was in Italy where the breed type was developed - the principal function originally being pastoral.

GENERAL APPEARANCE
Shoulder height: Approx. 70-76cm (27½”-30”).
Colour: Fawn or brindle/fawn with dark muzzle and ears.
Coat: Short and close lying, thicker on neck and shoulders.
Gait: Powerfully co-ordinated with a strong drive.
These massive dogs display a combination of grandeur and courage. The broad well developed skull is two-thirds longer than the short square muzzle. The small eyes are set wide apart and the pendant ears are high set.
The muscular neck runs into the broad body, a deep wide chest and deep flanks. The powerful but not over angulated fore and hindquarters finish with large round feet. The long tail may rest in repose, but in movement it may be carried out with an upward curve.
CHARACTERISTICS AND CARE
A brave and good natured dog who can be terrifying if provoked to attack. In spite of its size, the Mastiff is a gentle and loyal family companion. They do need space and regular exercise - preferably exercise that has a purpose.Coat care is minimal and grooming is usually only needed to keep the skin in good tone.
HISTORY
Coming down from the Molossus, a giant breed indigenous to Asia, these dogs were known as early as 400 BC in Greece where they were prized as guard dogs against predators and wolves. From Greece, they made their way to Italy where they were used as fighting dogs and bull and bear baiting in the Roman circuses. No doubt travelling with the Phoenician traders, they arrived and were well established in Britain prior to the Roman invasion in the lst century AD. Their value as guard dogs, hunters and fighters remained in force in Europe for centuries. In England they were sometimes known as ‘tiedogs’ meaning they were tied up during the day and let loose in the evening. In certain areas, it became mandatory that they were kept by the peasants to ward off wolves and robbers.

GENERAL APPEARANCE
Shoulder height: 25.5-30cm (10”-12”).
Colour: Solid red, black, blue or chocolate with tan in designated areas.
Coat: Smooth, hard short and straight. Gait: Co-ordinated to permit the true high stepping hackney action.
These sturdy elegant smooth coated toy dogs give the appearance of being totally confident. The dark eyes are placed mid way in the narrow elongated head. Two types of ear carriages are permitted (1) V-shaped and carried erect at 5 to 1 o’clock (2) the same but with the tips falling forward.The gracefully arched neck runs into slightly angulated forequarters and a compact back which slopes down towards the rear. The topline slopes slightly towards the rear with well developed long and well angulated hindquarters. The tail is customary docked very short and carried high.
CHARACTERISTICS AND CARE
Self-possessed and spirited, these little dogs make excellent house pets. Always looking like clean cut little dandies, they present many characteristics of the larger Dobermann. They are easily trained and are good watchdogs. Having a big dog’s temperament in a little dog’s frame make Min. Pins. ideal companions for both the young and old. Coat care is usually minimal, but nails should be checked to see they do not get too long.
HISTORY
Also known as the ‘Rey Pinscher’ due to their resemblance to a small variety of deer in Germany, records have noted the existence of this breed as far back as 1836 — long before their look alike cousin the Dobermann was developed. In the old stables throughout Europe, good ratters were needed to reduce the ever present rats, mice and vermin. By crossing Dachshunds (for their hunting instincts) and Italian Greyhounds (for their speed), the Miniature Pinscher was evolved. In 1895 the Pinscher Klub of Germany was formed and an official standard for the breed was written soon after.