Which organization formally recognized the BBS as a separate breed in 2002?
Answer
Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)
The formal separation and recognition of the white shepherd as the distinct breed, *Berger Blanc Suisse*, was achieved when the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) granted this status in 2002, with full recognition following in 2011. This recognition was a pivotal moment, cementing the breed's identity separate from the German Shepherd Dog and allowing for the establishment of a standard emphasizing specific, often gentler, temperaments.
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