Koiramessut - Dog Fair Finland attracted 36,000 visitors in total to Messukeskus, Expo and Convention Centre Helsinki over the weekend. Best in Show at the Finnish Winner show Voittaja 2019 was Norrbottenspitz Washaway Pink Bollinger, owners Auli Näsi and Esko Uusitalo, breeder Kati Kilpeläinen-Turunen. Best in Show judge was Irina Poletaeva.
For many, Christmas means time together with family and dogs. Dogs enjoy spending time together with you but do not long for Christmas treats or presents. Dogs may however be interested in tempting treats and ornaments that have appeared in the house. By observing a few important things, you can ensure a relaxed and safe Christmas for both your dog and the whole family.
The first ever Rally Obedience Nordic Championship competition will be held in Sjællands Agiliy Center, Huginsvej 27, 4100 Ringsted, Denmark Oct 26.-27, 2019.
The Board can appoint committees and working groups to prepare or handle matters that are assigned to them. In the Finnish Kennel Club, matters are processed via Committees. If you wish to inform us about an issue, please contact the respective Committee in charge.
Helsinki hosted the third meeting of eight European Kennel Clubs on 6th–7th September. The agenda of the meeting was about the current situation of the kennel clubs, the impact of animal welfare legislation in the participating countries, and co-operation in promoting health and welfare of dogs.
The term puppy mill refers to a dog breeder who produces lots of pups in unsavoury conditions and on the cheap. Instead of taking care of the dogs’ needs or well-being, this kind of breeder is motivated by earning money by selling the puppies.
People's Christmas includes a variety of treats, flowers and decorations that can be dangerous for dogs. However, for dogs, spending time together is the most important thing during the Christmas holidays. We want to remind every dog owner to spend a safe Christmas with their dog.