FCI Groups

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.

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

The FCI Groups are as follows:

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