FCI #277 · Group 1

Croatian Shepherd Dog (FCI #277)

Croatian Shepherd Dog is an FCI-recognized canine breed (Standard No. 277, Group 1: Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs)). Recognition status: definitive. Official FCI standard published/updated on 2014-11-03.

FCI #277Group 1: Group 1 — Sheepdogs and CattledogsStatus: definitive
Croatian Shepherd Dog — Key Facts
Breed NameCroatian Shepherd Dog (Croatian Shepherd Dog)
SpeciesCanine (Canis lupus familiaris)
Primary RegistryFCI #277
Group / CategoryGroup 1 — Group 1 — Sheepdogs and Cattledogs
Recognition Statusdefinitive
Official Standard Date2014-11-03
Primary Standard DocumentOfficial FCI Standard #277 (PDF) ↗
Measurement UnitsMetric (kg / cm) · Imperial (lb / in)
FCI #277

Croatian Shepherd Dog — Standard & Care

Herding, livestock guarding, and high-trainability working dogs requiring structured daily mental and physical activity.

Verify lineage and breed-specific health screening protocols through the national FCI member club and the official FCI Standard No. 277 specification.

EN · ES · DE · FR · PT-BR

Multilingual Nomenclature — Croatian Shepherd Dog

LanguageOfficial / Common Designation
English (EN)Croatian Shepherd Dog, Hrvatski Ovcar
Español (ES)Croatian Shepherd Dog, Hrvatski Ovcar
Deutsch (DE)Croatian Shepherd Dog, Hrvatski Ovcar
Français (FR)Croatian Shepherd Dog, Hrvatski Ovcar
Português (PT-BR)Croatian Shepherd Dog, Hrvatski Ovcar
FAQ

FAQ — Croatian Shepherd Dog

What is the official FCI standard number for Croatian Shepherd Dog?

Croatian Shepherd Dog (Croatian Shepherd Dog) is registered under FCI Standard #277 in Group 1 (Group 1 — Sheepdogs and Cattledogs), with definitive recognition status.

Where can I verify an official Croatian Shepherd Dog breeder or national club?

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

Official Sources & Provenance Verified: 2026-11-06

Reference materials do not replace an in-person veterinary consultation or official kennel club registration rules.