the Health & Welfare statement noted below is to be included in all ANKC adopted breed Standards, including Australian breeds, FCI, AKC, CKC and Pre 1987 Kennel Club London Standards.

“Faults  Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog.”

Roger Bridgford
National Breed Standards Coordinator