What is FCI and FIC? Are the same thing?
No, they are not one in the same. The FCI stands for Federation Cynologiquel Internationale. This is a world canine organization that is comprised of many member countries throughout Europe, Asia and south and Central America. The FCI is not a registration body, but rather governing body that recognizes one official kennel club from each of its member countries. The FCI protects and translates the breed standards, record results of international shows and working trials, maintain listing of international judges and set forth rules for international shows and champion titles. For more information on them, visit their website at www.fci.be . The FIC stands for Federation of International Canines. The name is misleading, as it is an American based registry that accepts and registers many breeds in the United States. Their pedigrees are not accepted internationally, and at this point in time are even declined by many breeds in the United States.
