Major Wine Federations
The dog federations around the world are committed to maintaining the standards of pure breeds of dogs. They also promote the healthy and responsible breeding of these animals in order to ensure the well-being of dogs registered under their standards.
These organizations are increasingly involved in the fight against meaningless legislation. They provide legal assistance and work with small groups and other non-governmental organizations that promote dog rights.
Most important Cynological Federations
These organizations are invaluable today as they support positive steps in teaching the public about responsible dog ownership. In addition, they train breeders and judges internationally.
Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)
It is the International Cynological Federation. It includes 95 members and contract partners – one member per country – who record their own pedigrees and train their own judges. The FCI recognizes 349 breeds worldwide, each owned by a specific country.
Breed ‘owning’ countries thoroughly describe the ideal standard for these breeds, in cooperation with the FCI Scientific Standards Committees.
These standards are the reference for judges in competitions held in FCI member countries, and also for breeders in their purpose of producing better quality dogs.
All member countries conduct demonstrations with an international reach, as well as work or hunting tests, agility and obedience skills, races, courses and herding tests. The results are sent to FCI headquarters, where they are analyzed and approved.
When a dog receives a certain number of awards, it becomes eligible for the title of International Beauty Champion, Show, Work, Beauty, Agility, Obedience, Breed or Performance.
American Kennel Club (AKC)
Bringing together dog lovers since 1884, the AKC is one of the world’s longest-running and recognized cynology federations.
For more than 130 years, the American Kennel Club has been the leading authority in the United States on all things dogs. It acts as the main support for lovers of these animals.
Together with member organizations, they encourage the care of dogs as family companions. They promote research to advance dog health and well-being, advocate for their owners’ rights, and educate the public about responsible ownership.
Obviously, the goal of all dog federations is to produce quality dogs, healthy in body and mind. Over the years, they have remained faithful to the motto created by the founders: “Always remember: we are a service organization. Dogs are not here for us; we are here for the dogs».
Cynological Federation of Canada
The Cynological Federation of Canada was created in 1989 by Merville Landry, who introduced the Coton de Tulear to Canada. She is the author of the self-published Dictionnaire de la Cynophilie .
This organization uses the breed standards and group guidelines outlined by the International Cynological Federation (FCI).
This gives show enthusiasts and the general public the opportunity to learn more about a wide range of dogs from around the world.
Elite competitions take place in the Maritime Provinces and Quebec. These demonstrations from the expert critics attract judges from all over the planet willing to evaluate the quality of the dogs.
European Guide Dog Federation
It is a body dedicated to influencing the laws, policies and attitudes of guide dog breeders and trainers. They also try to provide good facilities and accessibility to users of these dogs. Its motto is: “Together we are strong.”
Real Sociedad Cinológica de España (RSCE)
Among the world’s cynological federations, there is also the Spanish representation. RSCE’s main objective, for over 100 years, has been the conservation, encouragement and qualification of dog breeds in Spain.
This association has a special interest in everything related to the Spanish autochthonous breeds. They have extensive experience and an extraordinary human team of their own and employees, in addition to a great diversity of means and resources.
