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There are five domestic breeds in Finland: the Karelian Bear Dog, the Lapponian Herder, the Finnish Hound, the Finnish Lapponian Dog, and our national breed, the Finnish Spitz. The breeds constitute an integral part of the Finnish cultural heritage. The Finnish Kennel Club and the breed clubs representing Finnish breeds have an important task: to guarantee that the breeds are preserved and that they are viable also in the future.

Reading for a dog can inspire one to read. A reading dog’s job is to listen to the reader and be present. The dog doesn’t judge or point out if the reader makes an error, is slower than others or hesitates. The dog’s presence relaxes the reader and relieves anxiety. Reading dogs work primarily in libraries. Reading dog activities are a form of Animal Assisted Activities and based on voluntariness.

The Finnish Kennel Club started its care dog activities, where volunteering dog owners visit groups of people with special needs, in the year 2001. Care dogs are ordinary family dogs owned by laymen wishing to bring joy and warmth to the life of those who really need it.

The Finnish Kennel Club is a nationwide expert organisation on canine matters. The Kennel Club was established in 1889. Its aim is to promote the breeding of pedigree dogs, support diverse dog-related activities and improve dog-keeping standards in Finland.

Dog Shows are popular free-time activities both in Finland and abroad. More than 40 International, National and Nordic Dog Shows as well as more than 200 Group and Specialty Shows are held in Finland every year.