As explained theItalian National Dog-loving Body, after a long coordination effort between ENCI - SIPS (Società Italiana Pro Segugio) - FCI Standard Committee, with circular number 65 of 12 October 2018 the International Cynological Federation has communicated the recognition of the breed Maremmano hound in the list of provisionally recognized breeds. In this phase the breed can aspire to the following titles of the same FCI: we are talking about the titles of World Show Champion, Section Show Champion - Europe, Asia and the Pacific, the Americas and the Caribbean).
Furthermore, the breed cannot obtain the CACIB (certificate of aptitude for the international beauty championship) up to its own definitive recognition. ENCI itself wanted to express a heartfelt thanks to all those who made possible the realization of this project. The body then thanked the Italian Pro Segugio, the ENCI offices and the Expert Judges involved in all of them the phases of realization and drafting of what has been a long and demanding job.
At this point, the same commitment will continue for the recognition of the Apennine Hound, a dossier that is to the attention of the next Standard Committee of the International Cynological Federation. In the coming months, therefore, there could be positive news like the one that has just been described.