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FCI groups

The FCI, the world federation of kennel clubs, sorts recognized dog breeds into ten groups by their original job: from sheepdogs through terriers and gundogs to sighthounds. The AKC and The Kennel Club use their own groupings, but most of Europe follows this one.

  1. Group ISheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs)19 breeds in the encyclopedia: Border Collie, Belgian Shepherd, Australian Shepherd
  2. Group IIPinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs28 breeds in the encyclopedia: Cane Corso, Doberman, Bernese Mountain Dog
  3. Group IIITerriers12 breeds in the encyclopedia: American Staffordshire Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, Bull Terrier
  4. Group IVDachshunds2 breeds in the encyclopedia: Dachshund, Miniature Dachshund
  5. Group VSpitz and primitive types16 breeds in the encyclopedia: Pomeranian, Samoyed, Chow Chow
  6. Group VIScent hounds and related breeds7 breeds in the encyclopedia: Beagle, Bloodhound, Dalmatian
  7. Group VIIPointing dogs4 breeds in the encyclopedia: Weimaraner, Vizsla, Pointer
  8. Group VIIIRetrievers, Flushing dogs, Water dogs8 breeds in the encyclopedia: Golden Retriever, English Cocker Spaniel, Labrador Retriever
  9. Group IXCompanion and Toy dogs20 breeds in the encyclopedia: Pug, Chihuahua, Toy Poodle
  10. Group XSighthounds7 breeds in the encyclopedia: Afghan Hound, Whippet, Irish Wolfhound
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