FCI groups

The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) maintains the official nomenclature of recognised breeds and divides them into 10 groups. The group number helps you find your way around: breeds in the same group often resemble each other or share an original purpose.

• 1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
  Breeds of this group recognised by the FCI: 47. Dogtice covers 47 of them so far.
• 2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
  Breeds of this group recognised by the FCI: 58. Dogtice covers 58 of them so far.
• 3. Terriers
  Breeds of this group recognised by the FCI: 36. Dogtice covers 36 of them so far.
• 4. Dachshunds
  Breeds of this group recognised by the FCI: 1. Dogtice covers 1 of them so far.
• 5. Spitz and primitive types
  Breeds of this group recognised by the FCI: 48. Dogtice covers 49 of them so far.
• 6. Scent hounds and related breeds
  Breeds of this group recognised by the FCI: 75. Dogtice covers 75 of them so far.
• 7. Pointing dogs
  Breeds of this group recognised by the FCI: 36. Dogtice covers 36 of them so far.
• 8. Retrievers, flushing dogs and water dogs
  Breeds of this group recognised by the FCI: 22. Dogtice covers 22 of them so far.
• 9. Companion and Toy Dogs
  Breeds of this group recognised by the FCI: 27. Dogtice covers 27 of them so far.
• 10. Sighthounds
  Breeds of this group recognised by the FCI: 14. Dogtice covers 14 of them so far.

The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.