FCI #253 · Group 9

Carlin (FCI #253)

Pug is an FCI-recognized canine breed (Standard No. 253, Group 9: Companion and Toy Dogs). Recognition status: definitive. Official FCI standard published/updated on 2023-08-10.

FCI #253Group 9: Groupe 9 — Chiens d'agrément et de compagnieStatus: definitive
Carlin — Key Facts
Breed NameCarlin (Pug)
SpeciesCanine (Canis lupus familiaris)
Primary RegistryFCI #253
Group / CategoryGroup 9 — Groupe 9 — Chiens d'agrément et de compagnie
Recognition Statusdefinitive
Official Standard Date2023-08-10
Primary Standard DocumentOfficial FCI Standard #253 (PDF) ↗
Measurement UnitsMetric (kg / cm) · Imperial (lb / in)
FCI #253

Carlin — 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. 253 specification.

EN · ES · DE · FR · PT-BR

Multilingual Nomenclature — Carlin

LanguageOfficial / Common Designation
English (EN)Pug
Español (ES)Carlino, Pug
Deutsch (DE)Mops
Français (FR)Carlin
Português (PT-BR)Pug
FAQ

FAQ — Carlin

What is the official FCI standard number for Carlin?

Carlin (Pug) is registered under FCI Standard #253 in Group 9 (Groupe 9 — Chiens d'agrément et de compagnie), with definitive recognition status.

Where can I verify an official Carlin 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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