Breed Groups
Discover the 10 FCI breed groups and the breeds in each group
КЛАССИФИКАЦИЯ FCI
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There are close to 400 dog breeds in the world. Each breed has its own characteristics, yet many share similarities in natural instinct (guarding, herding, hunting…), physical appearance (build, coat…) or temperament.
Building on these similarities, the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) classifies all the breeds it recognises into 10 groups. As FCI's sole official member in Türkiye, KIF uses the same classification. Below you will find a short introduction to each group and the breeds it contains.
ГРУППА 3
Terriers
Bold, energetic dogs bred to chase and flush game underground. Large and medium-sized terriers, small terriers, bull-type and toy terriers belong here. Well-known examples: Jack Russell Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Fox Terrier.
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Spitz and Primitive Types
Spitz-type dogs, recognisable by their erect ears, dense coat and curled tail, together with the primitive breeds that carry the oldest traces of domestication. Sledge dogs and Nordic hunting and watchdogs belong here too. Well-known examples: Siberian Husky, Alaskan Malamute, Akita, Pomeranian, Shiba Inu.
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Scent Hounds and Related Breeds
Dogs that find and pursue game by scent, plus the leash (blood) hounds. They are enduring, patient and blessed with a powerful nose. Well-known examples: Beagle, Basset Hound, Dalmatian, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Bloodhound.
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Pointing Dogs
Gundogs that freeze and point when they locate game. Continental pointing dogs and the British and Irish pointers and setters belong here. Well-known examples: English Pointer, English Setter, German Short-haired Pointer, Weimaraner, Brittany.
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Retrievers, Flushing Dogs, Water Dogs
Retrievers that bring back shot game, flushing dogs that put game up and the water dogs. Gentle and highly trainable, they are also hugely popular family dogs. Well-known examples: Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, Cocker Spaniel, Portuguese Water Dog.
ГРУППА 9
Companion and Toy Dogs
Dogs bred to keep people company, most of them small. Well-known examples: Poodle, Chihuahua, French Bulldog, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Bichon Frisé, Pug, Shih Tzu.
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Sighthounds
Slender, athletic sprinters bred to follow game by sight and run it down at speed. Well-known examples: Afghan Hound, Greyhound, Whippet, Saluki, Borzoi, Irish Wolfhound.
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ВНЕ FCI
Breeds Not Recognized by FCI
Breeds not yet officially recognised by FCI or still at the provisional stage. They are registered with KIF but listed outside the FCI group classification.