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The Finnish Canine Museum collects and presents photographs and material related to native dog breeds and Finnish canine culture. The digital collection is unique on a global scale. The museum is based on the Finnish Kennel Club’s work for the Finnish canine culture, which it has pursued for more than 125 years. An extensive and interesting online exhibition about the life of Gitta Ringwall has now been opened at the Finnish Canine Museum.

The Finnish Kennel Club organizes Finland’s biggest dog shows on 7th and 8th December 2019. Saturday’s dog show Helsinki Winner 2019 is a Nordic Dog Show, and Sunday's show Voittaja Winner 2019 an International Dog Show. In addition to the Winner Shows, two unofficial puppy shows are also held over the weekend. Entries for all four shows are now open and the lists of judges have been published.

The Finnish Kennel Club’s Vaccination Regulations have been revised. The new regulations are valid as of February 1st, 2020. According to the revised regulations, the dog must have valid vaccinations against canine distemper, parvovirus, infectious canine hepatitis, and rabies in order to attend events held under the Finnish Kennel Club.

The Finnish Kennel Club grants the title Sankarikoira, hero dog, to 18 dogs in 2017. In addition, 21 dogs get an honourable mention for their heroic deeds. The title Sankarikoira can be awarded to dogs that have significantly contributed to saving one or more human lives. The Finnish Kennel Club awards these dogs on Sunday 10th December at Koiramessut – Dog Fair Finland at Helsinki Fair Centre. The dogs are awarded by Helsinki Deputy Mayor Pia Pakarinen and Chair of the Finnish Kennel C

The Board of the Finnish Kennel Club has decided to extend the prohibition for dogs living in Norway to participate in canine events in Finland until 30th September 2019. The prohibition concerns all canine events held under the aegis of the Finnish Kennel Club. The decision is re-evaluated before 30th September. The reason for the prohibition is a serious illness affecting dogs in Norway.