The [simple_tooltip content=’The International Cynological Federation is the largest international federation of Kennel Clubs in the world. It is responsible for governing and promoting cynology, as well as the rules of dog breeding. consists of 95 member countries with their own pedigrees that train their judges. Each country dictates the norms of the native breeds of the same, which they are supported by the FCI. It is based in Thuin, Belgium.']FCI[/simple_tooltip] (Federation Cynologique Internationale) recognize 337 races and each is 'owned' by a specific country. The countries that 'own' these breeds establish the breed standard (detailed description of the ideal breed type) – in collaboration with the FCI Standards and Scientific Commissions – translated and updated by the FCI.
Complete guide to dog breeds: FCI classification
Group 1: Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
Section 1: Sheepdogs
Section 2: Cattledogs.
Group 2: Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs
Section 1: Pinscher and Schnauzer type
Section 2: Molossoid
Section 3: Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs
Group 3: Terriers
Section 1: Large and medium sized Terriers
Section 2: Small sized Terriers
Section 3: Bull type Terriers
Section 4: Toy Terriers
Group 4: Dachshunds
Section 1: Dachshunds
Group 5: Spitz and primitive types
Section 1: Nordic Sledge Dogs
Section 2: Nordic Hunting Dogs
Section 3: Nordic Watchdogs and Herders.
Section 4: European Spitz
Section 5: Asian Spitz and related breeds
Section 6: Primitive type
Section 7: Primitive type - Hunting Dogs
Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds
Section 1: Scent hounds
Section 2: Leash (scent) Hounds
Section 3: Related breeds
Group 7: Pointing Dogs
Section 1: Continental Pointing Dogs
- 1.1 Braque Type
- 1.2 Spaniel type
- 1.3 Griffon type
Section 2: British and Irish Pointers and Setters
Group 8: Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs
Section 1: Retrievers
Section 2: Flushing Dogs
Section 3: Water Dogs
Group 9: Companion and Toy Dogs
Section 1: Bichons and related breeds
- 1.1 Bichons
- 1.2 Coton de Tuléar
- 1.3 Little Lion Dog
Section 2: Poodle
Section 3: Small Belgian Dogs
- 3.1 Griffons
- 3.2 Petit Brabançon
Section 4: Hairless Dogs
Section 5: Tibetan breeds
Section 6: Chihuahueno
Section 7: English Toy Spaniels
Section 8: Japan Chin and Pekingese
Section 9: Continental Toy Spaniel and others
Section 10: Kromfohrländer
Section 11: Small Molossian type Dogs
Group 10: Sighthounds
Section 1: Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds
Section 2: Rough-haired Sighthounds
Section 3: Short-haired Sighthounds