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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.

The Board of the Finnish Kennel Club has decided to extend the prohibition for dogs living in Norway to participate in canine events in Finland until 30th September 2019. The prohibition concerns all canine events held under the aegis of the Finnish Kennel Club. The decision is re-evaluated before 30th September. The reason for the prohibition is a serious illness affecting dogs in Norway. 

The World Canine Organisation FCI’s Europe Section assembled on 15th October in Warsaw. The election of a chair and two members for the Section stood on the agenda, as well as nomination of the organising country for European Dog Show 2022.

Koiramessut – Dog Fair Finland is held in Messukeskus, Expo and Convention Centre Helsinki, on 18th and 19th December. During the weekend, more than 14,500 dogs from more than 300 different breeds take part in the event. At Dog Fair Finland, you can learn more about different dog sports and breeds.

Under the Hunting Act, the period for keeping dogs on a leash ends nationally on Tuesday 20 August. The period runs annually from the beginning of March until 19 August. During this time, dogs must be kept on a leash.