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Groups of Breeds

For Conformation Shows, dog breeds in Australia and in many other countries, are classified into seven groups. These group together breeds that were bred for similar functions.

The Dogs Australia (the Australian National Kennel Council) approves breed standards for all recognised breeds. These standards are based on the standard adopted by the country from where that particular breed originated or was developed.

The links below list the breeds in each group, plus the breed standards for each breed.

Many breeds also have a breed standard extension document. These provide more information about the history of the breed and their personality, giving a fuller explanation as to the meaning of the breed standard.

Toy Dogs -  Group 1

These are small dogs who are primarily bred as companion animals.

Terriers - Group 2

These breeds are to keep a home and farm free from vermin.

Gundogs - Group 3

These dogs are bred to work in the field.

Hounds - Group 4

Hounds are bred for many forms of hunting.

Working Dogs - Group 5

These breeds work alongside farmers and others.

Utility Dogs - Group 6

Bred to work as protectors and family guardians.

Non-Sporting - Group 7

A diverse group of breeds who are more individual in their function, but do not fit into any other group.

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22 June 2025
The Whippet Club of WA, Lure Coursing Trial, 2, 21 & 22 June 2025Trackwest Inc, Track & Search, 21, 22 & 25 June 2025United Field Trial Club of WA Inc, Field Trials, 07, 21, 22 & 28 June & 12 July 2025
01 June 2025
Advanced Tracking Club of WA Inc, Tracking Trial, 4 & 31 May, 1 & 15 June, 5 & 6 July 2025Australian National Retrieving Trial Working Party, Retrieving Trials, 26 & 27 April, 10 & 31 May, 1 June, 5 & 6 July & 2 August 2025
21 June 2025
The Gun Dog Club of WA, John & Nell Minty Memorial , Obedience & Rally Trial, 21 June 2025The Whippet Club of WA, Lure Coursing Trial, 2, 21 & 22 June 2025Trackwest Inc, Track & Search, 21, 22 & 25 June 2025United Field Trial Club of WA Inc, Field Trials, 07, 21, 22 & 28 June & 12 July 2025
11 June 2025
Trackwest Inc, Tracking, 7, 11 & 28 June & 2, 19 & 23 July 2025
08 June 2025
Ladies Kennel Club of WA, Championship & Open Show, 7 & 8 June 2025Scent Work Club of WA, Scentwork, 8 June 2025All Breeds Herding Club, Herding Trial, 8 & 28 June, 6 July 2025The Gun Dog Club of WA, Retrieving Trails, 11 May, 8 June & 19 & 20 July 2025
28 June 2025
All Breeds Herding Club, Double Header Herding Trial, 28 June 2025German Shorthaired Pointer Club of WA, Back Packing Double Header, 28 & 29 June 2025All Breeds Herding Club, Herding Trial, 8 & 28 June, 6 July 2025Trackwest Inc, Tracking, 7, 11 & 28 June & 2, 19 & 23 July 2025United Field Trial Club of WA Inc, Field Trials, 07, 21, 22 & 28 June & 12 July 2025
07 June 2025
Ladies Kennel Club of WA, Championship & Open Show, 7 & 8 June 2025Trackwest Inc, Tracking, 7, 11 & 28 June & 2, 19 & 23 July 2025United Field Trial Club of WA Inc, Field Trials, 07, 21, 22 & 28 June & 12 July 2025
02 June 2025
The Whippet Club of WA, Lure Coursing Trial, 2, 21 & 22 June 2025Scent Work Club of WA, Scentwork, 22 April, 7 & 21 May, 2, 4 & 29 June, 27 July, 6 & 20 August, 20 September 2025
04 June 2025
Scent Work Club of WA, Scentwork, 22 April, 7 & 21 May, 2, 4 & 29 June, 27 July, 6 & 20 August, 20 September 2025
29 June 2025
German Shepherd Dog Association of WA, Members Competition & Open Show, 29 June 2025German Shorthaired Pointer Club of WA, Back Packing Double Header, 28 & 29 June 2025Scent Work Club of WA, Scentwork, 22 April, 7 & 21 May, 2, 4 & 29 June, 27 July, 6 & 20 August, 20 September 2025
14 June 2025
Midland Dog Training Club, Scentwork Trial, 14 June 2025Utility Dog Club of WA, Triple Header Fundraising Championship Show, 14 & 15 June 2025Retrieving Club of WA, Retrieving Trial, 14 June, 13 & 27 July, 3 & 16 August 2025
15 June 2025
Retrieving Club of WA, Retrieving Trial, 20 April, 4 May, 15 June 2025Agility Club of WA, Agility Trial, 15 June 2025Utility Dog Club of WA, Triple Header Fundraising Championship Show, 14 & 15 June 2025Advanced Tracking Club of WA Inc, Tracking Trial, 4 & 31 May, 1 & 15 June, 5 & 6 July 2025
25 June 2025
Trackwest Inc, Track & Search, 21, 22 & 25 June 2025