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The Board of the Finnish Kennel Club has decided to extend the prohibition for dogs living in Norway to participate in canine events in Finland until 30th September 2019. The prohibition concerns all canine events held under the aegis of the Finnish Kennel Club. The decision is re-evaluated before 30th September. The reason for the prohibition is a serious illness affecting dogs in Norway. 

The Finnish Kennel Club grants the title Sankarikoira, hero dog, to 18 dogs in 2017. In addition, 21 dogs get an honourable mention for their heroic deeds. The title Sankarikoira can be awarded to dogs that have significantly contributed to saving one or more human lives. The Finnish Kennel Club awards these dogs on Sunday 10th December at Koiramessut – Dog Fair Finland at Helsinki Fair Centre. The dogs are awarded by Helsinki Deputy Mayor Pia Pakarinen and Chair of the Finnish Kennel C

Several dogs may find blinking lights and sounds from fireworks terrifying. It is therefore important to completely focus on your dog when walking it. At home, live your life as normally as possible and offer your dog a safe space to be in.

In 2023, the European Commission published a proposal for a regulation on the welfare and identification of dogs and cats, which aims to curb puppy mills, illegal dog trade and dog smuggling more effectively. The goal is good, but the means are not in line with the goals. 

The office of the Finnish Kennel Club will move on 24 June from Kamreerintie, Espoo to the new premises in Pitäjänmäki, Helsinki.

How do you enjoy summer with your dog? Perhaps you like to take walks in nature together or go swimming? There are so many ways to spend fun summer days with your dog. However, some summer activities contain risks. We have put together a checklist of the most common risks for your dog this summer so you can spend the season together safely.

The Finnish Kennel Club’s Board has decided to prohibit dogs living in Norway from participating in canine events in Finland. The prohibition is valid until further notice. The situation is re-evaluated next week. The Swedish and Danish Kennel Clubs made a similar decision yesterday. The prohibition is caused by a serious epidemic affecting several dogs in Norway.

The Finnish Kennel Clubs’ Dog Fair Finland at the Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre on 6–7 December, you can get to know different dog breeds and hobbies with dogs, watch dog shows and, among other things, the awarding of hero and service dogs.