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An additional general meeting of the World Canine Organisation FCI has unanimously accepted new rules for the organisation in Brussels on 15 August 2018. The new rules aim to further enforce FCI’s activities by, for example, setting more prerequisites for becoming a member, and by outlining the procedure in case a member is in violation of the rules.

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).

How do you enjoy summer with your dog? Perhaps you like to take walks in nature together or go swimming? There are so many ways to spend fun summer days with your dog. However, some summer activities contain risks. We have put together a checklist of the most common risks for your dog this summer so you can spend the season together safely.

The two-day Dog Fair Finland at Messukeskus in Helsinki attracted once again a large crowd of dog enthusiasts and those interested in 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.

Best in Show at the Finnish Winner Show, Voittaja 2021, was Reijo Portala’s Scottish Terrier Quaint Sherry Perry. The breeder of the dog is also Reijo Portala. Best in Show judge was Marja Talvitie.

The FCI European Dog Show 2018 was held on 11th–14th October in Warsaw, the capital of Poland. More than 15,000 dogs from all over Europe, including several Finnish dogs, took part in the four-day event.