The FCI main conformation event of the year is over and will remain in everybody’s mind as the symbol of what a perfectly well-organised dog show should be.

Year 2014 was for Finland the 125th anniversary of their creation. It was a superb reason for the Finns to apply for hosting the 2014 FCI World Dog Show, 16 years after having had the pleasure to meet the dog scene on the occasion of the 1998 FCI World Dog Show, with an interesting entry of 15,300 dogs.

More than 21,200 dogs entered this year’s edition : what a fantastic result! As often is the case nowadays, we were all happy to see a huge participation of Russian exhibitors, with more than 10,000 dogs coming from this immense country. It is noticeable that exhibitors came from every corner of the planet to try to win the title of World Winner.

The Finnish Kennel Club is a very long-standing member of the FCI which they joined 77 years ago, in 1937. However, what is even more outstanding and amazing, is the “age” of the Finnish Kennel Club: 125 years of history dedicated to dogs!

Finland is a “doggy country” and its inhabitants, with the “help” of the Finnish Kennel Club surely enjoyed showing it to the World!!!

Congratulations to the Finnish Kennel Club and happy Birthday!

Y. De Clercq
FCI Executive Director