FCI #172 · Group 9

Caniche (FCI #172)

Poodle is an FCI-recognized canine breed (Standard No. 172, Group 9: Companion and Toy Dogs). Recognition status: definitive. Official FCI standard published/updated on 2024-03-20.

FCI #172Group 9: Groupe 9 — Chiens d'agrément et de compagnieStatus: definitive
Caniche — Key Facts
Breed NameCaniche (Poodle)
SpeciesCanine (Canis lupus familiaris)
Primary RegistryFCI #172
Group / CategoryGroup 9 — Groupe 9 — Chiens d'agrément et de compagnie
Recognition Statusdefinitive
Official Standard Date2024-03-20
Primary Standard DocumentOfficial FCI Standard #172 (PDF) ↗
Measurement UnitsMetric (kg / cm) · Imperial (lb / in)
FCI #172

Caniche — 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. 172 specification.

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Multilingual Nomenclature — Caniche

LanguageOfficial / Common Designation
English (EN)Poodle, Caniche, Standard Poodle, Toy Poodle
Español (ES)Caniche, Poodle
Deutsch (DE)Pudel, Königspudel, Zwergpudel
Français (FR)Caniche
Português (PT-BR)Poodle
FAQ

FAQ — Caniche

What is the official FCI standard number for Caniche?

Caniche (Poodle) is registered under FCI Standard #172 in Group 9 (Groupe 9 — Chiens d'agrément et de compagnie), with definitive recognition status.

Where can I verify an official Caniche 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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