FCI #218 · Group 9

Chihuahua (FCI #218)

Chihuahua is an FCI-recognized canine breed (Standard No. 218, Group 9: Companion and Toy Dogs). Recognition status: definitive. Official FCI standard published/updated on 2019-09-04.

FCI #218Group 9: Groupe 9 — Chiens d'agrément et de compagnieStatus: definitive
Chihuahua — Key Facts
Breed NameChihuahua (Chihuahua)
SpeciesCanine (Canis lupus familiaris)
Primary RegistryFCI #218
Group / CategoryGroup 9 — Groupe 9 — Chiens d'agrément et de compagnie
Recognition Statusdefinitive
Official Standard Date2019-09-04
Primary Standard DocumentOfficial FCI Standard #218 (PDF) ↗
Measurement UnitsMetric (kg / cm) · Imperial (lb / in)
FCI #218

Chihuahua — Standard & Care

Human-focused companion breeds across diverse coat types, suited for urban households with attentive grooming and dental care.

Verify lineage and breed-specific health screening protocols through the national FCI member club and the official FCI Standard No. 218 specification.

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Multilingual Nomenclature — Chihuahua

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

FAQ — Chihuahua

What is the official FCI standard number for Chihuahua?

Chihuahua (Chihuahua) is registered under FCI Standard #218 in Group 9 (Groupe 9 — Chiens d'agrément et de compagnie), with definitive recognition status.

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

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

Sources Officielles et Provenance Verified: 2026-11-06

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