Bearded Collie (en)
This is a breed I see a lot of when in Europe and the U.S. but is not so common in Australia. Perhaps it has something to do with the amount of coat that daunts exhibitors? This hardy and active working dog is really a very no nonsense breed [...]
Bedlington Terrier (en)
This little "lamb chop" of the Terrier group is quite the wolf in sheep's clothing! Never one to pick a fight, he will nontheless, not walk away from it either, hanging in there till the point is taken. As with most Terriers, he originated as someone's fancy for ratting [...]
Belgian Shepherd (en)
These striking herding & guard dogs, are long well established, dating back as far as the 1890’s for their first written standard. A good working medium sized dog that proportionately should fit within a square, he must carry a coat that suits his open air life and able to [...]
Bernese Mountain Dog (en)
An old and proud breed, the Bernese were originally brought to Switzerland by the Romans and worked the farms of midland Switzerland as draft & droving dogs. A handsome jet black coloured dog with russet markings on legs, cheeks, spots over both eyes and either side of the white [...]
Bichon Frise (en)
This merry and inquisitive little powder puff of a dog has been around in much the same form for hundreds of years traded by the early Spanish sailors around the Mediterranean and taken eventually by Italian sailors to the continent where it found favour amongst the Spanish Infantas and [...]
Border Collie (en)
A Shepherd's Choice - wonderfully smart, eager to work and a handsome fellow as well. The Border Collie is not only a willing and able worker, he cuts a fabulous figure in the show ring too. The envy of those of us who have obstinate and wilful breeds, the [...]
Boston Terrier (en)
Known as “the American gentleman” this sturdy little dog with his alert and gentle expression, was recognised by the AKC in the early 1890’s. Bred down from English Bulldogs and white English Terriers, he is lively and friendly, yet can well take care of himself, though not inclined to [...]
Bouvier Des Flandres (en)
Known originally as the Flanders Cattle Dog from the areas of South West Flanders and the French Northern Plains, this wonderful farmers dog was known for his herding ability and as a draught dog. His scenting instincts also lent him to be used as a tracking dog and he [...]
Boxer (en)
The Elegant Boxer; this beautifully balanced member of the dog show fraternity, could easily be dismissed as a 'no frills' dog because of his good workability and short coat. Wrong! He has a lot of elegance and style and ought never to be shoved out in the ring without [...]
Brittany (en)
Looking like a spaniel, working a lot like a setter, the Brittany is a compact, leggy medium sized dog and the smallest of the pointing dogs. With either short or non existent tail, he is vigorous, agile and a versatile gundog, suited to all terrains. He is rugged without [...]