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The Finnish Kennel Club requires parentage analysis of 15 Lappish breed litters

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29.1.2020
On 22nd November 2019, the Board of the Finnish Kennel Club decided that the parentage of 15 litters in total of the breeds Finnish Lapphund and Lapponian Herder must be confirmed by 30th June 2020. If the parentage has not been confirmed, the dogs concerned are transferred to the Finnish Kennel Club’s studbook for dogs not to be used for breeding (EJ Register).
https://www.kennelliitto.fi/en/about-us/news/finnish-kennel-club-requires-parentage-analysis-15-lappish-breed-litters

Finnish Spitz

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The Finnish Spitz is the national breed of Finland and the result of high-standard domestic breeding work. It was bred directly out of the native landrace dog population without crossbreeding, making it a real rarity as a hunting dog on the international level as well. The Finnish Spitz is a unique part of our living cultural heritage. Preserving hunting with the Finnish Spitz as well as cherishing the health of the breed are set as main goals for breeding. The Finnish Spitz is one of our healthiest breeds and the goal is to keep it as such for the generations to come.
https://www.kennelliitto.fi/en/dogs/finnish-breeds/finnish-spitz

New Vaccination Regulations enter into force in February

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24.1.2020
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.
https://www.kennelliitto.fi/en/about-us/news/new-vaccination-regulations-enter-force-february

The Finnish Kennel Club’s walk test helps eliminate dogs with severe breathing problems from breeding

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12.8.2019
Walk tests targeted for 12 different brachycephalic breeds were introduced by the Finnish Kennel Club in 2017. The test helps to eliminate individuals with severe Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) from breeding. By 11th June 2019, 404 results from walk tests had been recorded to the Finnish Kennel Club’s Breeding Database. Almost all tested dogs (95 %) have passed the test.
https://www.kennelliitto.fi/en/about-us/news/finnish-kennel-clubs-walk-test-helps-eliminate-dogs-severe-breathing-problems-breeding

Dogs living in Norway prohibited from taking part in canine events in Finland until 30th September

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11.9.2019
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. 
https://www.kennelliitto.fi/en/about-us/news/dogs-living-norway-prohibited-taking-part-canine-events-finland-until-30th-september