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By having your dog vaccinated, you can protect it from dangerous infectious diseases. A dog that participates in different canine events must be accompanied by a vaccination certificate, where the dog’s identification marking as well as the expiry date of vaccinations is recorded.  In dog shows and trials in Finland, the Finnish Kennel Club’s Omakoira mobile application also serves as an official vaccination certificate.

The Council elects a Chair for the Board for a term of two years as well as nine members for terms of three years so that three members are up for resignation each year. The Finnish Kennel Club’s Chair of the Board for the period of 2023–2025 is Esa Kukkonen.

The Finnish Hound is a native breed and one of the most popular dog breeds in Finland. It is used almost solely to hunt hares or foxes. It works independently, tracking either earth or airborne scent and will pursue game and bark passionately.

What does your dog need in order to achieve the Finnish Show Champion title? How do you apply for a Champion title? Read more about Finnish Champion titles.

The Karelian Bear Dog is an old breed from the forested areas of Karelia. It is a traditional big-game hunting dog that is nowadays used by hunters to corner elk and bears.