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There are about 800,000 dogs in Finland (Taloustutkimus) and pedigree dogs account for 80 % of this number. Finland is home to more than 300 different dog breeds and each of them has its own breed club. The Finnish Kennel Club registers some 43,000 dogs each year. 

Canine health and well-being are important goals in the Finnish Kennel Club’s operations. Dog breeders and dog owners can promote these matters by utilising the information from veterinarians, academics and other experts. There are also many tools for promoting canine health, such as health surveys and information about the hereditary aspects of canine health issues.

Dogs enjoy spending time with their owners and long for activities they can share in together with their owner. The most important thing is that both you and your dog have fun and enjoy your time together.

The Finnish Kennel Club (in Finnish Suomen Kennelliitto and in Swedish Finska Kennelklubben ry) is the oldest national expert organisation in the canine sector in the Nordic countries and the supervisor of interests of dog owners, breeders and enthusiasts.