ENCI Show
The official online entry portal operated by Ente Nazionale della Cinofilia Italiana (ENCI), Italy's national kennel club and full FCI member — covering the entire Italian dog show calendar.
ENCI — Ente Nazionale della Cinofilia Italiana — is Italy's national kennel club, founded in 1882 and a founding member of the FCI. The ENCI Show platform (show.enci.it) serves as the single entry system for all ENCI-approved dog shows in Italy. Italy hosts one of the largest national show calendars in Europe, with events ranging from regional specialty shows to major international exhibitions including the prestigious CACIB shows attended by exhibitors from across the FCI world. Italy also has a well-developed cynology tradition around native breeds including the Cane Corso, Bracco Italiano, Lagotto Romagnolo, and Maremma Sheepdog.
Platform Functions
What ENCI Show provides for exhibitors and organizers
| Online Entry Submission | Browse the Italian show calendar, select your show, choose your dog and the correct class, and submit online. The system accepts entries for all ENCI-approved shows — from regional national shows to international CACIB events. |
| Show Calendar | A searchable calendar of all ENCI-approved shows across Italy, filterable by event type, date, and region — useful for building a targeted Southern European campaign season. |
| Dog & Registry Data | Dogs registered with ENCI have their pedigree data held centrally by the club. The entry system draws on this registry to pre-populate dog details and validate entries against ENCI rules. |
| Judge Information | Show listings display the judges appointed for each breed group or specialty, allowing exhibitors to review the panel before submitting an entry. |
Italian Show Titles & Structure
What you can win at ENCI-approved events
| CAC (National) | Certificato di Attitudine al Campionato — awarded at national shows. Accumulating CAC awards at ENCI national shows contributes toward the Italian Champion (Champion d'Italia) title. |
| CACIB (International) | Certificat d'Aptitude au Championnat International de Beauté — awarded at international shows under FCI rules. CACIB awards from multiple FCI member countries count toward the International Champion (C.I.B.) title. |
| Specialty Shows | Italian breed clubs hold their own national specialty shows under ENCI authorization — particularly important for the numerous native Italian breeds where breed club titles carry significant prestige. |
Visit ENCI Show
Access the official ENCI portal to browse Italian dog shows and submit entries online.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ENCI Show? +
ENCI Show (show.enci.it) is the official online entry portal operated by Ente Nazionale della Cinofilia Italiana (ENCI), Italy's national kennel club and FCI member. It is the standard platform for entering ENCI-approved dog shows in Italy.
Can I enter Italian shows if my dog is not registered with ENCI? +
Yes. Italy is an FCI member country and dogs registered with other FCI member clubs are generally eligible to enter ENCI-approved shows. Check the individual show's conditions of entry for specific requirements.
What titles can be won at Italian ENCI shows? +
At ENCI-approved national shows exhibitors can compete for CAC (Certificato di Attitudine al Campionato) toward the Italian Champion title. At international shows, the CACIB (Certificat d'Aptitude au Championnat International de Beauté) is on offer toward the FCI International Champion (C.I.B.) title.
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