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13.10.2019 7 Finnish show rules JUNIOR CLASS from 9 to 18 months INTERMEDIATE CLASS from 15 to 24 months OPEN CLASS 15 months and over WORKING

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control, bites, is aggressive (disqualification). Scores and coefficients The performances are evaluated using a score scale of 0-5-5.5-6-6.5-7-7.5-8

The Finnish Kennel Club has given Special Hero Dog Awards to COVID-19 sniffer dogs Kössi, Miina, E.T and Valo

Every year, the Finnish Kennel Club gives Hero Dog Awards to dogs that have helped save one or more human lives. This year, in addition to the other Hero Dog Awards, the Finnish Kennel Club will also give Special Hero Dog Awards to the four COVID-19 sniffer dogs Kössi, Miina, E.T and Valo, who work at Helsinki Airport and have been trained by Wise Nose – Finland’s Smell Detection Association.
https://www.kennelliitto.fi/en/about-us/news/finnish-kennel-club-has-given-special-hero-dog-awards-covid-19-sniffer-dogs-kossi-miina-et-and-valo

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

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

The upcoming EU regulation will steer dog breeding in a more commercial direction, towards large kennel units

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. 
https://www.kennelliitto.fi/en/about-us/news/upcoming-eu-regulation-will-steer-dog-breeding-more-commercial-direction-towards-large-kennel-units