FCI #16 · Group 1

Old English Sheepdog (FCI #16)

Old English Sheepdog is an FCI-recognized canine breed (Standard No. 16, Group 1: Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs)). Recognition status: definitive. Official FCI standard published/updated on 2010-10-13.

FCI #16Group 1: Groupe 1 — Chiens de berger et de bouvierStatus: definitive
Old English Sheepdog — Key Facts
Breed NameOld English Sheepdog (Old English Sheepdog)
SpeciesCanine (Canis lupus familiaris)
Primary RegistryFCI #16
Group / CategoryGroup 1 — Groupe 1 — Chiens de berger et de bouvier
Recognition Statusdefinitive
Official Standard Date2010-10-13
Primary Standard DocumentOfficial FCI Standard #16 (PDF) ↗
Measurement UnitsMetric (kg / cm) · Imperial (lb / in)
FCI #16

Old English Sheepdog — 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. 16 specification.

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Multilingual Nomenclature — Old English Sheepdog

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

FAQ — Old English Sheepdog

What is the official FCI standard number for Old English Sheepdog?

Old English Sheepdog (Old English Sheepdog) is registered under FCI Standard #16 in Group 1 (Groupe 1 — Chiens de berger et de bouvier), with definitive recognition status.

Where can I verify an official Old English Sheepdog 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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