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In 2023, the European Commission published a proposal for a regulation on the welfare and identification of dogs and cats, which aims to curb puppy mills, illegal dog trade and dog smuggling more effectively. The goal is good, but the means are not in line with the goals. 

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. 

The Finnish Kennel Club’s Council approved new show regulations at its meeting on 30th May 2021. The updated dog show regulations make the implementation of Junior and Veteran CACs possible. The Council also approved the Junior and Veteran Champion titles to be included in the Champion Title Regulations. Updated regulations are valid as of 1.1.2022.

Koiramessut – Dog Fair Finland offers a lot to see and experience for the whole family in Messukeskus Helsinki, Expo and Convention Centre on 15th and 16th December 2018. Tickets to the event are now on sale online. Avoid lines at the event by purchasing your tickets in advance.

The Finnish Hunting Act states that dogs must be kept on a leash all across Finland starting on Friday 1 March. According to the law, dogs must be kept leashed from the beginning of March until 19 August. The leashing period applies to areas outside urban areas. Dogs must always be leashed in urban areas according to the Public Order Act.

On 8–10 August 2025, the Finnish Kennel Club will arrange the international kennel union FCI’s World Dog Show in Helsinki. The website for the show has been published today.

The forum of eight of the largest kennel clubs in Europe met in Oslo 16.-17th of September. Current issues were discussed at the meeting, and participants considered how to work together to promote the development of dog welfare.