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The board of the Finnish Kennel Club (FKC) has decided to introduce new restrictions due to the war in Ukraine in a meeting on 4 March.

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.  

Dog Fair Finland had altogether 37,000 visitors over the weekend. The event was a success and the highlight of the year for several dog enthusiasts. Finnish Spitz Loukkaharjun Aito Lempi was appointed as Best in Show at Voittaja Winner 2018 – e Finnish Winner show – held on Sunday. The dog is owned by Päivi Silomäki and Toivo and Anni Lielahti. The Best in Show dog at this international show was chosen by Leni Finne, Finland.

For the time being, the Finnish Kennel Club aims to organize Koiramessut – Dog Fair Finland in Messukeskus Helsinki, Expo and Convention Centre on 18–19.12.2021. The entries to all four dog shows held over the weekend are opened in the beginning of September.

Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Black Majesty Some Say owned and bred by Iva Raič from Croatia, has been chosen as the Best in Show dog at the World Dog Show 2025 in Helsinki. The Winner was selected by judge Harri Lehkonen.

Finland will have the honour of hosting the first FCI Obedience World Championship in history on 28th–29th September 2024. The competition takes place in Royal Canin Areena in Lieto, a town within close proximity to Turku.

The Finnish Kennel Club organizes Finland’s biggest dog shows on 7th and 8th December 2019. Saturday’s dog show Helsinki Winner 2019 is a Nordic Dog Show, and Sunday's show Voittaja Winner 2019 an International Dog Show. In addition to the Winner Shows, two unofficial puppy shows are also held over the weekend. Entries for all four shows are now open and the lists of judges have been published.

The Finnish Kennel Club’s Vaccination Regulations have been revised. The new regulations are valid as of February 1st, 2020. According to the revised regulations, the dog must have valid vaccinations against canine distemper, parvovirus, infectious canine hepatitis, and rabies in order to attend events held under the Finnish Kennel Club.