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Skip to contentThis is where things get a little strange and deviate from what we have seen with the AKC and KC.&nbsp;The Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI), or World Canine Oganization in English, is an international federation of several national kennel clubs and is standard for most other countries outside the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.As previously mentioned, the FCI’s dog groups seem to be a blend of purpose, physical attributes, shared heritage, and breeds of shared regional origin.&nbsp;Because of this, there are many breeds that are not commonly known in the United States. So, you might just see some breeds you weren’t previously aware of.The FCI was formed in 1911 by Germany, Austria, Belgium, France, and the Netherlands.&nbsp; The group broke apart during World War I, as all these countries were involved, and was eventually reformed in 1921 by Belgium and France.&nbsp;&nbsp;Today the FCI is headquartered in Thuin, Belgium and has members in 98 countries. The AKC, the KC, and the Canadian Kennel Club are not members.&nbsp;This group is similar to the herding group of the AKC and the Pastoral group of the KC. These are the dogs that helped farmers herd and move stock. The main distinction is that the FCI has this group divided in two sections:You can find more breed information on the FCI Sheepdog and Cattledog page HERE.The FCI specifically separates Pinschers and Schnauzers, Molossoids, and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs into their own group. This groups consists of 3 sections:Pinscher and Schnauzer – These dogs are German breeds used for hunting rats and use as a guard dog. These dogs come in very different sizes – miniature, standard, and giantMolossoids – these dogs are large breeds believed to be descended from the Molossus. The Molossus was a large, ferocious dog from the ancient kingdom of Molossis (modern-day western Greece).&nbsp; These dogs are split into two sub groups:&nbsp;Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs – This type is specifically for Swiss dogs and only includes four breeds: Appenzell Cattle Dog, Bernese Mountain Dog, Entlebuch Cattle Dog, and the Great Swiss Mountain Dog.&nbsp;You can find more breed information on the FCI Pinscher and Schnauzer page HERE.&nbsp;The Terrier group of the FCI is again slightly different from the AKC or the KC. This group consists of dogs originally bred for vermin, but also includes dogs historically used for dog fighting or other dog blood sports.&nbsp; The Terrier group is split into four sections:You can find more breed information on the FCI Terrier page HERE.The FCI, unlike the AKC or the KC, has a separate group just for all the varieties of the Dachshund. These dogs were bred in 16th century Germany and surrounding areas to hunt burrowing animals. Believe it or not, there are actually three different sizes of Dachshunds ranging from less than 10 pounds all the way up to around 30 pounds.&nbsp;You can find more breed information on the FCI Dachshunds page HERE.Another split from the AKC and the KC is the Spitz and Primitive Type group. This group consists of the most ancient dog breeds in the world. These are the dogs that are believed to be a step closer to their wild ancestors – retaining some wild traits like strong prey drive or resourcefulness.&nbsp;There are seven sections of dogs in the Spitz and Primitive group:You can find more breed information on the FCI Spitz and Primitive page HERE.The Scent Hound and related breed group are very similar to scent hound portion of the AKC and KC groups. The difference here is that the FCI has scent hounds in their own group.&nbsp;The Scent Hounds are split into three sections:You can find more breed information on the FCI Scent Hounds page HERE.&nbsp;The FCI Pointing Dog group is very much in line with its name. This group is home to the pointer and setters in the dog world.&nbsp;The group is split into two sections:You can find more breed information on the FCI Pointing Dog page HERE.The Retrievers – Flushing Dogs – Water Dogs group is where you will find all the retrievers, wate dogs, and spaniels in the FCI.&nbsp;This group have three sections:You can find more breed information on the FCI’s Retriever – Flushing Dog – Water Dog page HERE.The Companion group of the FCI has the most sub types of any group. This is where you find all the small dogs and lap dogs of the canine world.&nbsp;The group has 11 sections:You can find more breed information on the FCI Companion and Toy page HERE.&nbsp;The final group of the FCI is in line with the Sighthound subgroup of the AKC’s and KC grouping system. These are the hounds that rely on site to chase down prey to trap or kill it.&nbsp;This group has three sections:You can find more breed information on the FCI Sighthound page HERE.&nbsp;As you can see, there is some universal agreement on the grouping of dogs, but there are also some pretty significant differences. While the AKC and the KC are in virtually identical structure, the FCI mixes things up a bit by dividing breeds on ancestral roots, abilities, function, and even regional origins.&nbsp;As an American or Brit, the FCI may seem very foreign in the way they organize dog groups. However, it is important to know that 98 other countries in the world recognize dogs by the FCI’s grouping. Likewise, there are breeds recognized by the FCI that are not recognized by the AKC or KC.&nbsp;&nbsp;There really isn’t a right or wrong answer as far as how to put dogs into groups or types. Within reason of course – I would not classify a Chihuahua as a sporting dog.&nbsp; At the end of the day, humans all over the globe developed dogs to assist us with all of our many tasks. From guarding to herding, from pulling to lap warmer, humans have figured out how to get a dog to help in nearly every situation.&nbsp;No matter the grouping, dogs are an amazing and absolutely crucial part of making human life more enjoyable.GO BACK TO DOG BREED GROUPS (PART 1)Origins of the Modern DogOur furry four legged-friends come in all different shapes and sizes. When looking at that couch potato or goofball chasing their tail, it may be hard to believe these...Continue ReadingWith all the different breeds for dogs that exist, it makes sense that certain breeds would be divided into groups. However, it’s important to note that different organizations group dog breeds...Continue ReadingHey there! I'm Jonathan, author of The Better Dog Life. 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Skip to contentThis is where things get a little strange and deviate from what we have seen with the AKC and KC.&nbsp;The Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI), or World Canine Oganization in English, is an international federation of several national kennel clubs and is standard for most other countries outside the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.As previously mentioned, the FCI’s dog groups seem to be a blend of purpose, physical attributes, shared heritage, and breeds of shared regional origin.&nbsp;Because of this, there are many breeds that are not commonly known in...

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