FCI #61 · Group 2

St. Bernard (FCI #61)

St. Bernard is an FCI-recognized canine breed (Standard No. 61, Group 2: Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs). Recognition status: definitive. Official FCI standard published/updated on 2016-04-04.

FCI #61Group 2: Gruppe 2 — Pinscher, Schnauzer, Molosser und Schweizer SennenhundeStatus: definitive
St. Bernard — Key Facts
Breed NameSt. Bernard (St. Bernard)
SpeciesCanine (Canis lupus familiaris)
Primary RegistryFCI #61
Group / CategoryGroup 2 — Gruppe 2 — Pinscher, Schnauzer, Molosser und Schweizer Sennenhunde
Recognition Statusdefinitive
Official Standard Date2016-04-04
Primary Standard DocumentOfficial FCI Standard #61 (PDF) ↗
Measurement UnitsMetric (kg / cm) · Imperial (lb / in)
FCI #61

St. Bernard — Standard & Care

Guardian, utility, and mountain working breeds characterized by strong bone structure, protective instincts, and steady nerve.

Verify lineage and breed-specific health screening protocols through the national FCI member club and the official FCI Standard No. 61 specification.

EN · ES · DE · FR · PT-BR

Multilingual Nomenclature — St. Bernard

LanguageOfficial / Common Designation
English (EN)St. Bernard, St.Bernhardshund - Bernhardiner
Español (ES)St. Bernard, St.Bernhardshund - Bernhardiner
Deutsch (DE)St. Bernard, St.Bernhardshund - Bernhardiner
Français (FR)St. Bernard, St.Bernhardshund - Bernhardiner
Português (PT-BR)St. Bernard, St.Bernhardshund - Bernhardiner
FAQ

FAQ — St. Bernard

What is the official FCI standard number for St. Bernard?

St. Bernard (St. Bernard) is registered under FCI Standard #61 in Group 2 (Gruppe 2 — Pinscher, Schnauzer, Molosser und Schweizer Sennenhunde), with definitive recognition status.

Where can I verify an official St. Bernard breeder or national club?

Use the Porodoteka National Kennel Clubs & Feline Federations Directory (/de/clubs/) to locate the recognized FCI member organization in your country.

Offizielle Quellen & Nachweise Verified: 2026-11-06

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