Dogs of not yet FCI recognized breeds but with a valid entry in any FCI member stud book registry can be entered to the show. In the final competitions there is a special competition designed for these breeds, the Best of FCI non-recognized breeds, in which all the BOB title holders of these breeds should take part.

FCI non-recognized breeds are not able to be awarded with a FCI – CACIB, FCI-CACIB-J and FCI-CACIB-V.