Vaccination and importing

The competition are subject to the vaccination directions approved by the Finnish Kennel Club. All dogs participating in competition 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 when turning back.

Distemper vaccinations
The dog must be vaccinated at least twice against distemper and at least 14 days must have expired
between the second (booster) vaccine and the show before dogs may be shown or participate in trials.
Vaccinations for dogs under one year old are valid for a year. Booster vaccinations for dogs over one year
old are valid for three years and no warning period is required. If a distemper vaccination has expired it must
be renewed 14 days before the show or trial at the latest (two weeks warning period).

Rabies vaccination
At least 14 days must have expired between the dog's first rabies vaccination before the dog may take part
in shows or competitions. Rabies vaccinations are valid for one year if given to a dog under one year old.
Booster vaccinations for dogs over one year old are valid for two years. 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 14 days before the show or trial at the latest (two weeks warning period).

IMPORT

Basics to take care when travelling with dog (import to Finland)

1. Identification;The animal must be identified by a microchip or clearly readable tattoo. 
2. Vaccination against rabies; The animal must have been vaccinated against rabies.
3. Echinococcus treatment; Dogs must be given not more than 30 days before it arrives to Finland an appropriate dosage of medicine containing praziquantel or epsiprantel against tapeworm causing echinococcosis approved for the species concerned.
4. Pet passport; The animal must be accompanied by a pet passport.

Import from EU countries

Import from non-EU countries

General info of import/export

Please remember to check Your own country regulations separately.