The Dog Breed Standard

This is literally the blueprint for the dog breeds.

In particular, the purebreds. Anybody who wishes to breed dogs should keep these specifications in mind. Every kennel club has standards drawn up for the breeds that they recognize. A breed’s standard is a description of its ideal physical appearance. Serious breeders and exhibitors need to know the standard for their breed intimately. The AKC publishes all the Standards for AKC recognized breeds .