Vaccinations

VACCINATIONS and other important informationn

Vaccination instructions for the Show

The show is subject to the vaccination directions approved by the Finnish Kennel Club. The organizers are obliged to inspect vaccination certificates for all dogs taking part. All dogs participating in the Show or trials must have a valid certificate of vaccination against distemper and rabies.

Please, check the custom regulations for importing dogs to Finland. Check also your own country's regulations on returning.
http://www.evira.fi/portal/en/

Distemper vaccinations

The dog must be vaccinated at least twice against distemper and at least two weeks must have expired between the second (booster) vaccine and the Show before dogs may be shown or participate in trials. Vaccinations for dogs under twelve months are valid for a year. Booster vaccinations for dogs over twelve months are valid for two years and no warning period is required.

If a distemper vaccination has expired it must be renewed at least two weeks before the Show or trials at the latest (two weeks warning period).

Rabies vaccination

At least two weeks must have expired from the date the dog's first rabies vaccination before the dog may take part in the Show or competitions.

Rabies vaccinations are valid for one year if given to a dog under one year old. However, rabies vaccinations are only valid for one year in the case of dogs taking part in ferreting trials or hunting.If rabies vaccination has expired it must be renewed at least two weeks before showing or competition (two weeks warning period).

Attention! Import requirements are stricter than vaccination regulations. Find information more on www.evira.fi.

Cropped and docked dogs

Dogs born before 1.1.2001 can be shown in both shows and competitions, even if cropped and docked, no matter the origin. This includes Finnish bred dogs. Cropped and docked dogs born after 1.1.2001 are not permitted to compete in shows and competitions.

Attention! Double-handling is not permitted in any form at all. In case of infringement, the dogs concerned may be disqualified.

It is forbidden to use any substances that affect the colour, form and structure of the coat, nose and skin.

All the dogs that are participating at the show must be either microchipped with Indexel/Lifechip- or Datamars –microchip or tattooed. If the dog is microchipped with other than Indexel/Lifechip- or Datamars –microchip, the exhibitor has to have a scanner with.