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Good basic care is essential for the dog's health and well-being. That is why you should include it to your daily routines. A dog should always be treated with calm and respect. You should make your dog accustomed to receiving different types of care already as a puppy.

Every year, the Finnish Kennel Club registers about 50,000 dogs.

In Finland, different kinds of competitions and trials are extremely popular. Currently, there are approximately 70 different trials. In 2019, a total of 115,993 dogs attended competitions and trials.

Getting a dog means that you make a commitment to a new family member that may last for up to 10 to 15 years. Careful consideration and familiarisation with the issues involved are required before getting a dog. A dog should never be taken on the spur of the moment. If you do your groundwork diligently, a dog can become a long-term loyal companion that will bring you joy for many years.

Fairness, encouraging and courteous behaviour, responsibility and taking into account the well-being of dogs — these practices are undoubtedly things everyone can strive for. These good practices have been recorded in the Finnish Kennel Club’s Code of Conduct, which entered into force on 1 January 2025.

Dog ownership entails a lot of responsibility and many duties. The owner is always responsible for the dog. Therefore, the owner has a duty to train the dog so that it is well-suited for society.