Fédération Cynologique Internationale Groups
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The Fédération Cynologique Internationale
has a 10 Group System. This is a unique system. All of these groups have breeds with a common original purpose in.
. These groups are a lot more broken down than other English-speaking Kennel Clubs. This is the hierarchy:
Example Breed: Norwegian Buhund
Fédération Cynologique Internationale
Fédération Cynologique Internationale is an international federation of kennel clubs based in Thuin, Belgium. The English language translation, World Canine Organisation, is not often used.Its goals are described in Article 2 of their regulations:...
has a 10 Group System. This is a unique system. All of these groups have breeds with a common original purpose in.
10 Group System
The FCI's 10 Group System is unique to the FCI. They all contain dogs that were bred for a specific purpose; more specific than other Kennel ClubsKennel club
A kennel club is an organization for canine affairs that concerns itself with the breeding, showing and promotion of more than one breed of dog...
. These groups are a lot more broken down than other English-speaking Kennel Clubs. This is the hierarchy:
Example Breed: Norwegian Buhund
Norwegian Buhund
The Norwegian Buhund is a breed of dog of the spitz type. It is closely related to the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Jämthund. The name Buhund is derived from the Norwegian word "bu" which means farm, homestead or mountain hut, where the shepherd lived while looking after his herd in the summer...
- Group: 5 (Spitz and Primitive TypesFCI Spitz and Primitive Types GroupThe Spitz and Primitive Types Group is a designation used only by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale for a group of dog breeds consisting of Spitz Type Dogs and Primitive Type Dogs....
) - Section: 3 (Nordic Watchdogs and HerdersFCI Spitz and Primitive Types GroupThe Spitz and Primitive Types Group is a designation used only by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale for a group of dog breeds consisting of Spitz Type Dogs and Primitive Type Dogs....
) - Breed Number: 237Norwegian BuhundThe Norwegian Buhund is a breed of dog of the spitz type. It is closely related to the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Jämthund. The name Buhund is derived from the Norwegian word "bu" which means farm, homestead or mountain hut, where the shepherd lived while looking after his herd in the summer...
Groups
The FCI Groups are as follows:- Sheepdogs and Cattle DogsFCI Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs GroupThe Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs Group is a designation used only by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale for a group of dog breeds consisting of Sheepdogs and Cattle dogs, except for Swiss Cattle Dogs....
- Pinschers and Schnauzers, Molossoids and Swiss Mountain DogsFCI Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid and Swiss Mountain Dog GroupThe Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid and Swiss Mountain Dog Group is a designation used only by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale for a group of dog breeds consisting of Pinschers, Schnauzers, Molossoid breeds and Swiss Mountain Dog....
- TerriersFCI Terrier GroupThe Terrier Group is a designation used by most all-breed dog registries for a Group of dog breeds consisting almost entirely of terriers. See Terrier Group for information related to most kennel clubs....
- DachshundsFCI Dachshund GroupThe Dachshund Group is a designation used only by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale for a group of dog breeds consisting of Dachshunds...
- Spitz and Primitive TypesFCI Spitz and Primitive Types GroupThe Spitz and Primitive Types Group is a designation used only by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale for a group of dog breeds consisting of Spitz Type Dogs and Primitive Type Dogs....
- ScenthoundsFCI Scenthound GroupThe Scenthound Group is a designation used only by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale for a group of dog breeds consisting entirely of Scenthounds....
- Pointers and SettersFCI Pointer GroupThe Pointer Group is a designation used only by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale for a group of dog breeds consisting of Pointers and Setters....
- Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water DogsFCI Retriever, Flushing Dog and Water Dog GroupThe Retriever, Flushing Dog and Water Dog Group is a designation used only by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale for a group of dog breeds consisting of Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs....
- Companion and Toy DogsFCI Companion and Toy Dog GroupThe Companion and Toy Dog Group is a designation used only by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale for a group of dog breeds consisting entirely of Toy Dogs....
- SighthoundsFCI Sighthound GroupThe Sighthound Group is a designation used only by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale for a group of dog breeds consisting entirely of Sighthounds....
See also
- Fédération Cynologique InternationaleFédération Cynologique InternationaleFédération Cynologique Internationale is an international federation of kennel clubs based in Thuin, Belgium. The English language translation, World Canine Organisation, is not often used.Its goals are described in Article 2 of their regulations:...
- Kennel Club GroupsKennel Club GroupsThe Kennel Club in the United Kingdom has a 7 Group System. This is a system shared with many other non-Fédération Cynologique Internationale kennel clubs. All of these groups have breeds with a common original purpose in.-7 Group System:...
- American Kennel Club GroupsAmerican Kennel Club GroupsThe American Kennel Club has an 8 Group System. This is a system shared with many other non-Fédération Cynologique Internationale Kennel Clubs, however it adds an extra group. All of these groups but one have breeds with a common original purpose in....
- Canadian Kennel Club GroupsCanadian Kennel Club GroupsThe Canadian Kennel Club has an 7 Group System. This is a system shared with many other non-Fédération Cynologique Internationale Kennel Clubs, however it adds an extra group. All of these groups but one have breeds with a common original purpose in....