FCI #51 · Group 6

Finnish Hound (FCI #51)

Finnish Hound is an FCI-recognized canine breed (Standard No. 51, Group 6: Scent Hounds and Related Breeds). Recognition status: definitive. Official FCI standard published/updated on 1997-07-17.

FCI #51Group 6: Groupe 6 — Chiens courants et chiens de recherche au sangStatus: definitive
Finnish Hound — Key Facts
Breed NameFinnish Hound (Finnish Hound)
SpeciesCanine (Canis lupus familiaris)
Primary RegistryFCI #51
Group / CategoryGroup 6 — Groupe 6 — Chiens courants et chiens de recherche au sang
Recognition Statusdefinitive
Official Standard Date1997-07-17
Primary Standard DocumentOfficial FCI Standard #51 (PDF) ↗
Measurement UnitsMetric (kg / cm) · Imperial (lb / in)
FCI #51

Finnish Hound — Standard & Care

Endurance tracking and pack-hunting scent hounds with specialized olfactory drive and vocal communication.

Verify lineage and breed-specific health screening protocols through the national FCI member club and the official FCI Standard No. 51 specification.

EN · ES · DE · FR · PT-BR

Multilingual Nomenclature — Finnish Hound

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

FAQ — Finnish Hound

What is the official FCI standard number for Finnish Hound?

Finnish Hound (Finnish Hound) is registered under FCI Standard #51 in Group 6 (Groupe 6 — Chiens courants et chiens de recherche au sang), with definitive recognition status.

Where can I verify an official Finnish Hound 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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