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Grouping & Classes

FCI-Groups

VDH Europasieger show

Friday, 24.05.2024
FCI-Groups: 1, 6, 9 

Saturday, 25.05.2024
FCI-Groups: 3, 7, 8, 10

Sunday, 26.05.2024
FCI-Groups: 2, 4, 5  

Frühjahrssieger Show

Friday, 24.05.2024
FCI-Groups: 2, 4, 5

Saturday, 25.05.2024
FCI-Groups: 1, 6, 9

Sunday, 26.05.2024
FCI-Groups: 3, 7, 8, 10

Same for all exhibition days

from 8.30
Admission of the dogs

10.00 - approx. 16.30
Evaluation of the dogs

Classification according to FCI groups

The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) is the world organization of cynology. It currently comprises 99 member and contracting countries (only one association per country), which in turn issue their own pedigrees and train the judges. The VDH represents Germany in the FCI. The FCI guarantees within its organization the mutual recognition of the pedigrees (pedigrees) of the countries, as well as the judges. At present the FCI recognizes 353 different breeds. For each breed there is a so-called standard, in which the ideal type is described in terms of appearance and behavior. The breed standards are maintained by the FCI member associations where the breed originates. Germany is the standard-setting country for 32 dog breeds.

These internationally recognized breeds are divided into different FCI groups:

Here you can find all those breeds whose main task was and still is herding or driving livestock.

All breeds in this group

Pinscher and Schnauzer belong to the domestic dogs, they differ mainly in coat type and size and are bred for versatile purposes. The term Molosser stands for large, heavy dog beasts, Swiss farm dogs are called Sennenhunde.

All breeds in this group

Terriers were originally bred as hunting dogs to drive foxes and badgers from their burrows. As a rule, they are small to medium-sized breeds. A distinction is made between "High-legged Terriers", "Low-legged Terriers", "Bull-type Terriers" and "Dwarf Terriers".

All breeds in this group

The term Dachshund indicates the original breeding purpose of the breeds known as Dachshunds or dachshunds. As a pronounced hunting dog, used for hunting work under the ground, for rummaging and for welding work, he enjoys high esteem. At home, however, he is also an attentive guard.

All breeds in this group

In the case of Spitz, a distinction is made between European and Asian breeds, which, by the way, are not genetically related to each other, with a few exceptions. The term Urtyp stands for the Urrassen of the domestic dog. Group 5 also includes the Nordic sled and hunting dogs and the Nordic guard and herding dogs.

All breeds in this group

Breeding for hunting purposes is the origin of many breeds. Running dogs are supposed to be able to track game over long distances, welding dogs have the task of tracking down injured game - in hunter's language "welding" stands for bleeding. What they all have in common is a pronounced hunting instinct and excellent scenting ability, which makes them particularly capable of working out and following game tracks.

All breeds in this group

Pointing dogs are the most common and versatile hunting dogs, which indicate to the hunter that there is game in front of him by pausing without making a sound.

All breeds in this group

To search for something and bring it to the master is what the term retrieve stands for and that is also what distinguishes the retrieving dog. A retriever dog searches for game independently in unclear terrain and drives it to the hunter. The water dog supports fishermen and hunters in water game areas. They are all characterized by the impulsive disposition to rummage and retrieve.

All breeds in this group

Companion dogs have above all the task to keep the human company and to serve him as a social partner. The name of the companion dog also says it all: it is supposed to accompany people. According to the VDH guidelines, a dog is also considered a companion dog if it has taken the first step in the multi-stage training system by passing the companion dog test.

All breeds in this group

Hardly any other animal can keep up with them. Greyhounds, especially the Greyhound, are among the fastest land animals in the world, only the cheetah is faster. The English name "sighthounds" expresses that it is typical for the greyhounds to use speed and sight to overtake the prey to be hunted.

All breeds in this group

How is a dog evaluated?

At a dog show, the dogs are sorted by breeds, classes and sex, judged one after the other in the individual evaluation rings by the breed judge. It starts with the males of a breed, followed by....

Which class for my dog?

Youngest class

6-9 months, no award of CACIB

Youth class

9-18 months, Award of Youth-CACIB, but compete for the candidacy German Youth Champion. The Best Youth Dog competes for the BOB. The Best Youth Dog is determined from the best youth male and the best youth female. The prerequisite is the "Excellent" conformation score.

Intermediate class

15-24 months, compete for the candidacies German Champion, the CACIB and the BOB.

Open class

from 15 months, compete for the titles of German Champion, CACIB and BOB

Utility dog class

from 15 months, a working dog certificate must be submitted together with the entry. If the working dog certificate is missing, the dog will automatically be moved to the Open Class. Compete for the German Champion, the CACIB and the BOB.

Champion class

from 15 months, for dogs with an international or national champion title, a copy of this certificate must be submitted together with the entry. If the certificate is missing, the dog will automatically be moved to the Open Class. Compete for the titles of German Champion, the CACIB and the BOB.

Veteran class

from 8 years, Award of Veteran-CACIB, but compete for the candidacy German Veteran Champion. The Best Veteran competes for the BOB. The Best Veteran is determined from the best veteran male and the best veteran female. The prerequisite is a conformation score of "Excellent."

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