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Koiramessut – Dog Fair Finland is held on 6th and 7th December 2025 in Messukeskus, Expo and Convention Centre Helsinki.

The Finnish Hunting Act states that dogs must be kept on a leash all across Finland starting on Friday 1 March. According to the law, dogs must be kept leashed from the beginning of March until 19 August. The leashing period applies to areas outside urban areas. Dogs must always be leashed in urban areas according to the Public Order Act.

Koiramessut – Dog Fair Finland offers a lot to see and experience for the whole family in Messukeskus Helsinki, Expo and Convention Centre on 15th and 16th December 2018. Tickets to the event are now on sale online. Avoid lines at the event by purchasing your tickets in advance.

On 8–10 August, the Finnish Kennel Club will organise a large international dog show event, the World Dog Show 2025, in Helsinki. In addition to dog shows, the event offers the public a diverse package of dog knowledge and a dog-related programme.

In December 2023, the European Commission published a proposal for a regulation governing the welfare and traceability of dogs and cats. The processing of the regulation in the EU institutions is now in its final stages, and it is expected to be adopted before the summer.

The forum of eight of the largest kennel clubs in Europe met in Oslo 16.-17th of September. Current issues were discussed at the meeting, and participants considered how to work together to promote the development of dog welfare.

Four dog shows at Koiramessut – Dog Fair Finland bring nearly 15,000 dogs to Messukeskus, Expo and Convention Centre Helsinki on 16t th –17th December. At Dog Fair Finland, you can learn about different dog breeds and activities with dogs as well as do some Christmas shopping.

Five dog shows at Koiramessut – Dog Fair Finland bring more than 19,000 dogs to Messukeskus, Expo and Convention Centre Helsinki on 2nd–4th December. At Dog Fair Finland, you can learn about different dog breeds and activities with dogs as well as do some Christmas shopping.