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Bus transportation from Järvenpää caravan area to Messukeskus

01/08/2014 The Finnish Kennel Club has organized a free bus transportation from the caravan area in Järvenpää to Messukeskus, Expo and Convention Centre Helsinki. Timetables for buses are: From Järvenpää caravan area to Messukeskus: On Fri-Sun 8-10 August Departures at 6.15am and 8am From Stålhanentie 4, Järvenpää From Messukeskus to...Read more

The health and wellbeing of dogs is the primary concern at the FCI World Dog Show

01/08/2014 The Finnish Kennel Club would like to underline that the health and wellbeing of dogs must be the focus of special attention now that Finland is undergoing an exceptional heatwave. Canine wellbeing is the responsibility of the exhibitors at the FCI World Dog Show – they must not endanger the wellbeing of their dogs under any circumstances. Canine health and wellbeing will require...Read more

Junior handling schedule published

30/07/2014 Because of the big number of entries judging of the junior handling will be done in groups, based on entry numbers. Check your judging group and time to start before the competition. Check them here

Error in the exhibitor's letter

30/07/2014 Exhibitor's letters posted with the show numbers yesterday claimed falsely that dogs with docked tails or cropped ears may not participate in the WDS2014. Please notice that according to Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Decree 1070/2000, dogs with docked tails or cropped ears may participate in the FCI World Dog Show in Finland.

Rings 93-100 outside

24/07/2014 Due to a large entry of dogs rings 93-100 will be outside. Area will be covered with large tents that cover the rings and cage zone. Due to a large number of dogs we kindly ask participants not to bring dog pens, tents or extra furniture items to the dog show. Keep in mind that it is not permitted to leave crates or cages nor any show equipment in the outside area or in the halls. Any crates,...Read more

FCI World Dog Show 2014 timetable published

24/07/2014 More than 21,200 dogs of 360 different breeds will take part in next August's FCI World Dog Show 2014, which is being organised by the Finnish Kennel Club. Dogs will be arriving in Finland from 60 different countries to take part in the show. The judging schedule has now been published on the event website. The FCI World Dog Show takes place at Messukeskus, Expo and Convention Centre Helsinki...Read more

Breed statistics of WDS2014 now published

15/07/2014 A large number of dogs will participate in the FCI World Dog Show 2014 in Helsinki, Finland. 21,247 dogs from 360 different breeds have been entered to the show. Breed statistics have now been published on the WDS2014 web site. Find the statistics here  

The Finnish Kennel Club is organising the biggest dog show of the year

11/07/2014 The FCI World Dog Show, which will be held at Messukeskus, Expo and Convention Centre Helsinki on 8-10 August, is going to be the biggest canine event held anywhere in the world in 2014. This international happening is being organised by the Finnish Kennel Club and it will showcase more than 21,200 dogs from 60 different countries. The final deadline for entries was 9 July. When all the...Read more

Entry closes on Wednesday 9 July

07/07/2014 Entry to the FCI World Dog Show 2014 is closing on Wednesday, 9th July.  It is an event you don't want to miss. This is a unique chance to be a part of a top international dog show. The event takes place at Messukeskus, Expo & Convention Centre Helsinki on 8-10 August 2014. Enter while you still can and be a part of this spectacular event. More info about entry

More than 19,000 dogs entered for the FCI World Dog Show

02/07/2014 At the close of the third entry period, 19,324 dogs had been entered to the FCI World Dog Show 2014, which is being organised by the Finnish Kennel Club. The final deadline for entries is 9 July. Entries have come in from as far afield as the Philippines, Australia, Peru, Brazil and Japan. The largest number of foreign dogs is expected from Russia. The intention is to showcase magnificent...Read more

Third entry closing today

30/06/2014 Third entry category to the FCI World Dog Show 2014 is closing today, Monday 30 June. Enter your dog now and be a part of this spectacular event. Today dogs can be entered to the show at the price of 95 €. Last entry starts tomorrow 1 July and ends completely 9 July. Last entry will cost 120 €. Entries can be done only via internet. The event takes place at Messukeskus, Expo &...Read more

Change in judges list

30/06/2014 Unfortunately Carla Molinari, Portugal has cancelled her judging appointment. Her breeds and group finals will be judged by Rafael de Santiago, Puerto Rico.

Tickets now on sale through the online shop

18/06/2014 Advance tickets sales to the FCI World Dog Show 2014 are now open at the online store of Messukeskus, Expo and Convention Centre Helsinki. Tickets to Sunday's finals are also on sale at the online shop. Tickets available through the online shop: Tickets to the show Adults €15 Children (4-12-yo) €8  Family ticket (max. two adults and four children) €34 Group finals...Read more

More than 17,000 dogs entered for the FCI World Dog Show

17/06/2014 By the close of the second registration phase, more than 17,000 dogs had already been entered into the FCI World Dog Show in Helsinki. Entries will be accepted up to 9 July. The FCI World Dog Show provides breeders from all over the world with a unique opportunity to showcase their dogs. The show is a great place for networking with representatives of your own breed and to get to know many new...Read more

Finnlines erbjuder två extra avgångar för dem som reser med hundar från Sverige

16/06/2014 På grund av stor förfrågan har Finnlines förlängt resetiden för dem som kommer från Sverige till World Dog Show. Nu är det också möjligt att transportera hundar i bilen på morgon- och kvällsavgångarna från Kapellskär till Nådendal tisdagen 5.8., bara man följer resereglerna. Finnlines ger också...Read more

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