About the Show
The Philippine Canine Club, Inc. (PCCI) is hosting the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) Asia and the Pacific Section Show in February 2012. Events will kick-off on February 23 at the New World Hotel in Makati City for the Asian Kennel Union (AKU) General Assembly.
The FCI Asia and the Pacific Section Show 2012 will feature the 41st and 42nd FCI All-Breed Championship Dog Shows; the 24th and 25th AKU All-Breed Championship Dog Shows; and the 464th PCCI All-Breed Championship Dog Show.
The all-breed shows and competitions will happen at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City from February 24 to 26, 2012. The cluster of group and breed specialty shows will be held February 24 at the PCCI Activity Center in Marikina City.
Activities and dog shows include:
- Obedience and Agility Trials
- Flyball Competition
- Grooming Competition
- Mondio Competition
- Breed Specialty Shows
- Group Specialty Shows
What is the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)? The Fédération Cynologique Internationale is the World Canine Organisation. It is composed of 86 members and contract partners (one member per country) that each issue their own pedigrees and train their own judges. The FCI recognizes 343 breeds. “Owner” countries (where the breeds come from) set the standard in cooperation with FCI’s Standards and Scientific Commissions. These standards are the reference by which breeders produce top-quality dogs, and the judges’ assessment of shows held in FCI member countries.
Every member country conducts international shows (conformation shows) as well as working or hunting trials and tests, and races and coursing. Results are sent to the FCI office where they are processed. When a dog has been awarded a certain number of awards, it is eligible to receive the title of International Beauty, Show or Working Champion. These titles are confirmed by the FCI.