Deportes y Actividades

Cuando en nuestras familias incluyen a un perro es importante que éste esté incluido en la planificación familiar. La socialización, educación y recreación de nuestros perros puede convertirse en una actividad familiar divertida, educativa y saludable.

La Federación Canófila de Puerto Rico ofrece diversas actividades, programas y eventos para ti, tu familia y tus perros.

Sports & Activities

A dog is more than a companion it is an important part of family life. Through proper socialization, education, and recreation, families can strengthen the bond with their dogs while enjoying healthy, enriching, and meaningful experiences together.

The Federación Canófila de Puerto Rico offers a variety of sports, activities, programs, and events designed to promote responsible dog ownership, canine development, and the extraordinary relationship between people and their dogs.

Escuela Canina de la Federación Canófila de Puerto Rico

Por más de 35 años la FCPR ofrece una variedad de cursos de socialización, conformación y obediencia en nuestra escuela canina en Plaza las Américas. 

Aprende junto a tu perro en cursos de obediencia básica, intermedia y avanzada. 

Cursos de conformación gratuitos para que conviertas a tu perro en un campeón. 

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Exposiciones Caninas

La Federación Canófila de Puerto Rico es la organización rectora del deporte canino en Puerto Rico y como tal desarrolla diversos circuitos de exposiciones caninas al año.

En una Exposición Canina, jueces familiarizados con distintas razas evalúan cuán bien conformado se encuentra un perro en comparación con el estándar racial. 

También se realizan competencias de obediencia, agilidad, fly ball entre otros. 

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Terapia Canina de Puerto Rico

Terapia Canina de Puerto Rico fue creada en 1991 bajo el patrocinio de la Federacion Cinológica Internacional. Desde entonces Terapia Canina visita organizaciones e instituciones dedicadas a la salud física y mental de los puertorriqueños. 

Personal especializado certifica a los ejemplares que cumplan con los requisitos y sean aptos para ser terapistas caninos. Los perros pasan por unas rigorosas pruebas y aprueban un curso de obediencia básica, para garantizar la seguridad de todos los pacientes

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FCPR Grooming Commission

The FCPR Grooming Commission was established to promote excellence, education, and professionalism in canine grooming throughout Puerto Rico.

Through competitions, seminars, training initiatives, and official regulations aligned with FCI standards, the Commission encourages groomers to develop their technical skills while preserving each dog’s health, hygiene, comfort, and breed-specific appearance.

Above all, the Commission is committed to responsible grooming practices that place canine welfare first, ensuring that every competition and educational activity reflects the highest standards of safety, ethics, and respect for the dog.

Our Mission

To elevate the grooming profession in Puerto Rico by fostering education, ethical competition, technical excellence, and responsible practices that protect the health and welfare of every dog.

What We Do

The FCPR Grooming Commission supports the development of professional groomers through official competitions, educational programs, seminars, certifications, and regulations designed to strengthen the discipline of canine grooming in Puerto Rico.

Our work is focused on promoting proper grooming techniques, encouraging continued education, and creating opportunities for groomers to compete, grow, and represent Puerto Rico within the international canine community.

Grooming Competitions

FCPR grooming competitions are designed to showcase skill, precision, creativity, and respect for each dog’s breed standard.

Competitors are evaluated by qualified judges based on technical execution, balance, symmetry, difficulty, style, and the ability to enhance the natural beauty and structure of the dog.

Official competition categories include:

  • Handstripping
  • Spaniels, Setters & Golden Retriever
  • Poodles
  • Other FCI Purebred Scissoring Breeds
  • Modified Salon Freestyle for FCI Purebred Dogs

Education & Seminars

Education is central to the mission of the Grooming Commission.

Through seminars, workshops, and training opportunities, the Commission helps groomers continue developing their knowledge of breed standards, coat care, grooming techniques, safety practices, and canine welfare.

These educational initiatives are designed for groomers at every level, from beginners to advanced professionals.

Canine Welfare First

The welfare of the dog is the highest priority in every FCPR grooming activity.

All competitions and educational events must provide a safe, clean, and appropriate environment for participating dogs, including access to water, proper lighting, adequate rest periods, safe handling, and conditions that protect dogs from stress, discomfort, or harm.

National Grooming Ranking

The FCPR Grooming Commission also supports the development of a national ranking system to recognize the top-performing groomers in Puerto Rico.

This ranking celebrates excellence by category and level, encourages continued participation, and helps identify groomers who may represent Puerto Rico in future national and international grooming competitions.

Call to Action

Join the Grooming Community

Whether you are an experienced groomer, a student, a competitor, or a canine professional looking to grow, the FCPR Grooming Commission invites you to be part of the future of grooming in Puerto Rico.

For more information about competitions, seminars, registration, and upcoming events, contact the Federación Canófila de Puerto Rico.