FCI #93 · Group 1

Portuguese Sheepdog (FCI #93)

Portuguese Sheepdog is an FCI-recognized canine breed (Standard No. 93, Group 1: Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs)). Recognition status: definitive. Official FCI standard published/updated on 2008-11-04.

FCI #93Group 1: Groupe 1 — Chiens de berger et de bouvierStatus: definitive
Portuguese Sheepdog — Key Facts
Breed NamePortuguese Sheepdog (Portuguese Sheepdog)
SpeciesCanine (Canis lupus familiaris)
Primary RegistryFCI #93
Group / CategoryGroup 1 — Groupe 1 — Chiens de berger et de bouvier
Recognition Statusdefinitive
Official Standard Date2008-11-04
Primary Standard DocumentOfficial FCI Standard #93 (PDF) ↗
Measurement UnitsMetric (kg / cm) · Imperial (lb / in)
FCI #93

Portuguese 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. 93 specification.

EN · ES · DE · FR · PT-BR

Multilingual Nomenclature — Portuguese Sheepdog

LanguageOfficial / Common Designation
English (EN)Portuguese Sheepdog, Cão Da Serra De Aires
Español (ES)Portuguese Sheepdog, Cão Da Serra De Aires
Deutsch (DE)Portuguese Sheepdog, Cão Da Serra De Aires
Français (FR)Portuguese Sheepdog, Cão Da Serra De Aires
Português (PT-BR)Portuguese Sheepdog, Cão Da Serra De Aires
FAQ

FAQ — Portuguese Sheepdog

What is the official FCI standard number for Portuguese Sheepdog?

Portuguese Sheepdog (Portuguese Sheepdog) is registered under FCI Standard #93 in Group 1 (Groupe 1 — Chiens de berger et de bouvier), with definitive recognition status.

Where can I verify an official Portuguese 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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