„Dobrostan i zdrowie psów muszą być absolutnym priorytetem.”
Regulations for FCI Dog Shows (valid as from 01/01/2026)
“The dogs’ welfare and health must be of UTMOST PRIORITY at all dog shows.”
“It is forbidden to expose a dog to a situation that can be dangerous for its health and welfare… Violation of this ruling will result in exclusion from the ongoing and future dog shows.”
“It is forbidden to prepare a dog with any substance that will alter the structure, colour or form of the coat, skin or nose. Only trimming, clipping, combing and brushing are allowed.”
“…to provide a professional environment paying special attention to their health and wellbeing-related needs.”
“The decisive date for age is the day the dog is shown…”
“No Reserve FCI-CACIB-J and FCI-CACIB-V can be awarded.”
“DISQUALIFIED … dogs that correspond so little to a single feature of the breed that their health is threatened.”
“CANNOT BE JUDGED … if traces of operations or treatment can be observed which seem to indicate that the exhibitor wanted to deceive the judge.”