The aims of the F.C.I. are to encourage and promote breeding and use
of purebred dogs whose functional health and physical features meet the
standard set for each respective breed and which are capable of working
and accomplishing functions in accordance with the specific
characteristics of their breed; to protect the use, keeping and breeding
of dogs in the member countries; to support free exchange of dogs and
cynological information between member countries and initiate the
organization of exhibitions and tests.
The FCI was founded in 1911 by Germany, Austria, Belgium, France and
the Netherlands. The Société Centrale Canine de France and the Société
Royale Saint-Hubert in Belgium recreated the FCI in 1921 since it had
disappeared in World War I.
The Federation Cynologique Internationale has 84 member countries as
of May, 2008, with one member per country. Each member country regulates
its own breed clubs and stud books, and trains its own judges; the
Federation Cynologique Internationale acts as an international
coordinating body, making sure that pedigrees and judges are
internationally recognized. In addition, the Federation Cynologique
Internationale sponsors and regulates the World Dog Show and
international dog shows. The Fédération Cynologique Internationale is
not connected to any other dog club or body that also uses the acronym "FCI".
Breeds Groups Recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale
All breeds are divided into 10 groups.
These groups are based on different issues such as appearance or use.
The 10 groups are:
| Group 1
|
|
Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except
Swiss Cattle Dogs) |
| Group 2 |
|
Pinscher and Schnauzer -
Molossoid Breeds - Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
|
| Group 3 |
|
Terriers
|
| Group 4 |
|
Dachshunds
|
| Group 5 |
|
Spitz and Primitive types
|
| Group 6 |
|
Scenthounds and Related Breeds
|
| Group 7 |
|
Pointing Dogs
|
| Group 8 |
|
Retrievers - Flushing Dogs -
Water Dogs |
| Group 9 |
|
Companion and Toy Dogs
|
| Group 10 |
|
Sighthounds
|
Each group has different sections for
different subgroups of dog breeds. In these sections the breeds are
arranged in alphabetical order of their owner countries.
Each breed has its own breed number. This ensures that a specific breed
can be correctly identified, because each breed might have different
names in different countries or languages, and the names of many
different breeds are similar to each other.
The FCI informs about the shows and working trials held in each member
country. The results are sent to the office in Belgium.
The FCI also sanctions world championship shows in various categories,
including conformation, dog agility, obedience, sighthound racing, field
trials, and others.
FCI Full members
|
Country |
|
Member Name |
World
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bahrain
Belgium
Belarus
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Bulgaria
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cuba
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Estonia
Finland
France
Georgia
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Guatemala
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Kazakstan
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia
Malaysia
Malta
Mexico
Moldavia
Monaco
Montenegro
Morocco
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Norway
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Romania
Russia
San Marino
Serbia
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Thailand
Ukraine
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Venezuela |
|
Fédération Cynologique Internationale
Federación Cinológica Argentina
Australian National Kennel Council
Österreichische Kynologenverband
Kennel Club of Bahrain
Société Royale Saint-Hubert
Belorussian Cynological Union
Kennel Club Boliviano
Unija Kinoloskih Saveza Bosne i Hercegovine
Confederaçao Brasileira de Cinofilia
Bulgarian Republican Federation of Cynology
Kennel Club de Chile
Asociación Club Canino Colombiano
Asociación Canófila Costarricense
Hrvatski Kinoloski Savez
Federación Cinólogica de Cuba
Cyprus Kennel Club
Ceskomoravská Kynologická Unie
Dansk Kennel Club
Federación Canina Dominicana
Asociación Ecuatoriana de Registros Caninos
Asociación Canófila Salvadoreña
Eesti Kennelliit
Suomen Kennelliitto
Société Centrale Canine
Fédération Cynologique de Géorgie
Verband für das Deutsche Hundewesen
Gibraltar Kennel Club
Kennel Club of Greece
Asociación Guatemalteca de Criadores de Perros
Asociación Canófila de Honduras
Hong Kong Kennel Club
Magyar Ebtenyésztök Orszagos Egyesülete
Hundaræktarfélags Íslands
Kennel Club of India
All Indonesia Kennel Club
Irish Kennel Club
Israel Kennel Club
Ente Nazionale della Cinofilia Italiana
Japan Kennel Club
Union of Cynologists of Kazakstan
Latvian Cynological Federation
Lietuvos Kinologu Draugija
Union Cynologique Saint Hubert Luxembourg
Kennel Association of the Republic of Macedonia
Malaysian Kennel Association
Malta Kennel Club
Federacíon Canófila Mexicana
Moldavian Kennel Union
Société Canine de Monaco
Kinološki Savez Crne Gore
Société Centrale Canine Marocaine
Raad van Beheer op Kynologisch Gebied in Nederland
New Zealand Kennel Club
Asociación Canina Nicaragüense
Norsk Kennel Klub
Club Canino de Panama
Paraguay Kennel Club
Kennel Club Peruano
Philippine Canine Club
Związek Kynologiczny w Polsce
Clube Português de Canicultura
Federación Canófila de Puerto Rico
Asociaţia Chinologică Română
Russian Kynological Federation
Kennel Club San Marino
Kinoloski Savez Srbije
Singapore Kennel Club
Slovenska Kynologicka Jednota
Slovenian Kennel Club
Kennel Union of Southern Africa
Korean Canine Club
Real Sociedad Canina en España
Kennel Association of Sri Lanka
Svenska Kennelklubben
Société Cynologique Suisse
Kennel Club of Taiwan
Kennel Club of Thailand
Ukrainian Kennel Union
Kennel Club Uruguayo
Cynological Federation of Uzbekistan
Federación Canina de Venezuela |
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