Thailand's Bangkaew, country's favourite puppy, finally receives international canine federation recognition

The Bangkaew breed was first officially recorded in Phitsanulok’s Red Cross Fair of 1980. Since then, it has become popular among dog lovers across Thailand. - The Nation/ANN

BANGKOK, Sept 2 (The Nation Thailand/ANN): The Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI) has approved official certification of Thailand’s Bangkaew Dog as a new breed, making it only the second Thai breed to be officially certified by the Belgium-based international canine federation.

The FCI, which comprises 98 member countries and has approved more than 355 dog breeds, granted the first official-breed certificate to Thailand’s Ridgeback in 2003. The Bangkaew was granted a temporary certificate by the FCI in 2011 and its status has only now been upgraded to official this year.