FCI #164 · Group 10

Deerhound (FCI #164)

Deerhound is an FCI-recognized canine breed (Standard No. 164, Group 10: Sighthounds). Recognition status: definitive. Official FCI standard published/updated on 2012-10-08.

FCI #164Group 10: Grupo 10 — Lebreles (Galgos)Status: definitive
Deerhound — Key Facts
Breed NameDeerhound (Deerhound)
SpeciesCanine (Canis lupus familiaris)
Primary RegistryFCI #164
Group / CategoryGroup 10 — Grupo 10 — Lebreles (Galgos)
Recognition Statusdefinitive
Official Standard Date2012-10-08
Primary Standard DocumentOfficial FCI Standard #164 (PDF) ↗
Measurement UnitsMetric (kg / cm) · Imperial (lb / in)
FCI #164

Deerhound — Standard & Care

High-speed visual hunting hounds with aerodynamic build, sprint athleticism, and calm indoor demeanor.

Verify lineage and breed-specific health screening protocols through the national FCI member club and the official FCI Standard No. 164 specification.

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Multilingual Nomenclature — Deerhound

LanguageOfficial / Common Designation
English (EN)Deerhound
Español (ES)Deerhound
Deutsch (DE)Deerhound
Français (FR)Deerhound
Português (PT-BR)Deerhound
FAQ

FAQ — Deerhound

What is the official FCI standard number for Deerhound?

Deerhound (Deerhound) is registered under FCI Standard #164 in Group 10 (Grupo 10 — Lebreles (Galgos)), with definitive recognition status.

Where can I verify an official Deerhound breeder or national club?

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

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