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The identification data and owner information of all dogs must be registered in the dog register maintained by the Finnish Food Authority starting from 1 January 2023. The transition period for dogs born before 1 January 2023 will last until 31 December 2023. On this page, we have collected questions and answers regarding the register.

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 leashes ends nationally on Sunday 20 August. This period lasts annually from the beginning of March until 19 August, when the dogs must be kept on a leash.

The international World Dog Show will be held next time in Europe in 2020. The dog show will be organised by the Spanish Royal Canine Society (RSCE) on 23–26 April 2020 at an amazing venue in Madrid. The digital system for the entries and the online result service of the dog show will be offered by the Finnish Kennel Club’s subsidiary companies Showlink Oy and Prettybit Projects Oy. The chairs of the Finnish Kennel Club’s Board and the RSCE Board agreed on the matter on 16 August 2018 in Brussels in connection with the FCI Extraordinary General Assembly Meeting.

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.