FCI #105 · Group 8

French Water Dog (FCI #105)

French Water Dog is an FCI-recognized canine breed (Standard No. 105, Group 8: Retrievers, Flushing Dogs, Water Dogs). Recognition status: definitive. Official FCI standard published/updated on 2006-02-21.

FCI #105Group 8: Group 8 — Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water DogsStatus: definitive
French Water Dog — Key Facts
Breed NameFrench Water Dog (French Water Dog)
SpeciesCanine (Canis lupus familiaris)
Primary RegistryFCI #105
Group / CategoryGroup 8 — Group 8 — Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
Recognition Statusdefinitive
Official Standard Date2006-02-21
Primary Standard DocumentOfficial FCI Standard #105 (PDF) ↗
Measurement UnitsMetric (kg / cm) · Imperial (lb / in)
FCI #105

French Water Dog — Standard & Care

Cooperative gundogs and water retrievers known for soft-mouth retrieval, biddability, and weather-resistant coats.

Verify lineage and breed-specific health screening protocols through the national FCI member club and the official FCI Standard No. 105 specification.

EN · ES · DE · FR · PT-BR

Multilingual Nomenclature — French Water Dog

LanguageOfficial / Common Designation
English (EN)French Water Dog, Barbet
Español (ES)French Water Dog, Barbet
Deutsch (DE)French Water Dog, Barbet
Français (FR)French Water Dog, Barbet
Português (PT-BR)French Water Dog, Barbet
FAQ

FAQ — French Water Dog

What is the official FCI standard number for French Water Dog?

French Water Dog (French Water Dog) is registered under FCI Standard #105 in Group 8 (Group 8 — Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs), with definitive recognition status.

Where can I verify an official French Water 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.