D16: Classification of dog breeds, FCI breed groups

Question 1

how are dogs classified?

Answer 1

-> based on type and conformation: Wolf, molosser & greyhound types.

-> size (height at withers):
- Large > 62 cm
- Medium 42-62 cm
- Small 25-41 cm
- Dwarf/miniature < 25 cm

-> coat characteristics:
◦ Smooth
◦ Rough
◦ Curly
◦ Wirehaired
◦ Long haired

-> abnormalities / breed character:
◦ Tail-torsion: bulldog, pug bobtail.
◦ Chondrodysplasia: Basset hound, Dachshund, Welsh Corgi.
◦ Alopecia: Mexican hairless, Chinese crested dog.
◦ Brachycephaly: Pug, Mastiff, Boxer, Bulldog.
◦ Dwarfism: Chihuahua, Yorkshire Terrier.
◦ Polydactyly: Briard dogs.

-> uses:
◦ Primitive breeds/spitz breeds
◦ Companion dogs & toys
◦ Hunting dogs:
- General
- Gun dogs
- Scent hounds
- Wind hounds (racing, coursing hounds)
- Dachshunds
- Terriers
◦ Livestock herding dogs (Drover’s dogs)
◦ Livestock guarding dogs
◦ Mastiffs & working bull breeds
◦ Fighting dogs

Question 2

how many dog breeds are there?

Answer 2

over 500

Question 3

What is the FCI?

Answer 3

FCI- Federation Cynologique Internationale (In English: World Canine Organization).

• International federation of a number of national kennel clubs; Breed standards organization based in Thuin, Belgium.
• Groups dogs into 10 categories based on country of origin, breed formation, characteristics, etc.

Question 4

How many FCI groups are there?

Answer 4

10

Question 5

sections and breeds of FCI I?

Answer 5

Section 1: Sheepdogs
Section 2: Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle dogs)

Question 6

sections and breeds of FCI II?

Answer 6

Section 1: Pinscher and Schnauzer type
Section 2: Molossoid breeds
Section 3: Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs

Question 7

sections and breeds of FCI III?

Answer 7

Terriers:
Section 1: Large and medium-sized Terriers
Section 2: Small-sized Terriers
Section 3: Bull type Terriers
Section 4: Toy Terriers

Question 8

sections and breeds of FCI IV?

Answer 8

Dachshunds (Standard, Miniature, Rabbit)

Question 9

sections and breeds of FCI V?

Answer 9

Spits and primitive types:
Section 1: Nordic Sledge Dogs
Section 2: Nordic Hunting Dogs
Section 3: Nordic Watchdogs and Herders
Section 4: European Spitz
Section 5: Asian Spitz and related breeds
Section 6: Primitive type
Section 7: Primitive type - Hunting Dogs
Section 8: Primitive type Hunting Dogs with a ridge on the back

Question 10

sections and breeds of FCI VI?

Answer 10

Section 1: Scenthounds
Section 2: Leash (scent) Hounds
Section 3: Related breeds

Question 11

sections and breeds of FCI VII?

Answer 11

Pointers
Section 1: Continental Pointing Dogs
Section 2: British and Irish Pointers and Setters

Question 12

sections and breeds of FCI VIII?

Answer 12

Section 1: Retrievers
Section 2: Flushing Dogs
Section 3: Water Dogs

Question 13

sections and breeds of FCI IX?

Answer 13

Companion and Toy Dogs:
Section 1: Bichons and related breeds
Section 2: Poodle
Section 3: Small Belgian Dogs
Section 4: Hairless Dogs
Section 5: Tibetan breeds
Section 6: Chihuahueñ o
Section 7: English Toy Spaniels
Section 8: Japan Chin and Pekingese
Section 9: Continental Toy Spaniel
Section 10: Kromfohrländer
Section 11: Small Molossian type Dogs

Question 14

sections and breeds of FCI X?

Answer 14

Sighthounds:
Section 1: Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds
Section 2: Rough-haired Sighthounds
Section 3: Short-haired Sighthounds

Question 15

How does AKC separate breeds? (American Kennel Club)

Answer 15

1. Herding Dogs
2. Working Dogs
3. Sporting Dogs
4. Non-Sporting Dogs
5. Hound Dogs
6. Terrier Dogs
7. Toy Dogs
   Miscellaneous Dogs