The Fédération Cynologique Internationale has a 10 Group System, which is in use in all of its 86 member countries. All of these groups have breeds with a common original purpose in.
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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 Clubs. These groups are a lot more broken down than other English-speaking Kennel Clubs. This is the hierarchy:
Example Breed: Norwegian Buhund
Groups
The FCI Groups are as follows:
- Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
- Pinschers and Schnauzers, Molossoids and Swiss Mountain Dogs
- Terriers
- Dachshunds
- Spitz and Primitive Types
- Scenthounds
- Pointers and Setters
- Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
- Companion and Toy Dogs
- Sighthounds
References
Fédération Cynologique Internationale Groups Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA