The CSG is composed of 121 experts, representing 34 countries (and with expertise in many more) including field biologists, academics, wildlife managers, government officials, NGO staff, and others from diverse but inter-related fields. All CSG members are actively involved in canid conservation and research, and serve as honorary advisers, bringing with them the experience and the knowledge gained in their professional careers.
The CSG is part of the Species Survival Commission of IUCN, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.