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Dogs imported from Russia and Belarus can be registered to Finland with an exceptional procedure if the Export Pedigree has been issued no later than 15th March 2022

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9.3.2022

On its meeting on 8th March 2022, the Board of the Finnish Kennel Club specified its guidelines regarding registration to Finland of dogs imported from Russia and Belarus. By this special procedure, a dog that has been issued an Export Pedigree no later than 15th March 2022 by the Russian Kynological Federation (RKF) or the Belorussian Cynological Union (BCU), can be registered with the Finnish Kennel Club.

https://www.kennelliitto.fi/en/about-us/news/dogs-imported-russia-and-belarus-can-be-registered-finland-exceptional-procedure-if-export-pedigree-has-been-issued-no-later-15th-march-2022

General Assembly and Council

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The highest authority in the Finnish Kennel Club is exercised by the General Assembly, which convenes every three years, and the Council elected by the General Assembly, w

https://www.kennelliitto.fi/en/about-us/decision-making/general-assembly-and-council

Showlink Oy

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Showlink Oy is a subsidiary company of the Finnish Kennel Club that produces dog show services and information systems.

https://www.kennelliitto.fi/en/contact/showlink-oy

Cross breeding

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Cross breeding is an opportunity for dog breeds where Finland is a pioneer. At best, a designed and controlled cross breeding process improves the health and well-being of a breed that suffers from difficulties – it can even preserve the breed’s existence.

https://www.kennelliitto.fi/en/breeding-and-health/cross-breeding

Welcome to Helsinki!

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The northern capital of Helsinki is full of secrets just waiting to be discovered. It is a city where sea, nature and urban landscapes meet. Welcome to Helsinki!

https://www.kennelliitto.fi/en/breeding-and-health/5th-international-dog-health-workshop/welcome-helsinki

The Finnish Kennel Club – canine expert since 1889

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The Finnish Kennel Club (in Finnish Suomen Kennelliitto and in Swedish Finska Kennelklubben ry) is the oldest national expert organisation in the canine sector in the Nordic countries and the supervisor of interests of dog owners, breeders and enthusiasts.

https://www.kennelliitto.fi/en/about-us

Registering your dog

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A registration certificate is proof of your dog’s origin. All dogs living in Finland may be registered to the Finnish Kennel Club. Responsible breeders who have signed our Breeder’s Commitment Declaration register their litters.

https://www.kennelliitto.fi/en/dog-ownership/registering-your-dog

Don’t support puppy mills

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The term puppy mill refers to a dog breeder who produces lots of pups in unsavoury conditions and on the cheap. Instead of taking care of the dogs’ needs or well-being, this kind of breeder is motivated by earning money by selling the puppies.

https://www.kennelliitto.fi/en/dog-ownership/getting-dog/dont-support-puppy-mills

Responsible dog owner

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Dog ownership entails a lot of responsibility and many duties. The owner is always responsible for the dog. Therefore, the owner has a duty to train the dog so that it is well-suited for society.

https://www.kennelliitto.fi/en/dog-ownership/responsible-dog-owner

Finnish Kennel Club: Breed bans not the best way to go when improving health and well-being of dogs

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22.11.2022

The Borgarting Court of Appeal in Norway stated in its decision on 18th November 2022 that breeding of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels is against the Norwegian Animal Welfare Act, whereas breeding of English Bulldog may continue. The Finnish Kennel Club sees that breed bans are not the best way to improve the health and well-being of dogs.

https://www.kennelliitto.fi/en/about-us/news/finnish-kennel-club-breed-bans-not-best-way-go-when-improving-health-and-well-being-dogs-0

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