ICC -speciality show 2026
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Welcome to Finnish Chihuahua Club’s Breed Specialty 2026 and 4 th ICC speciality show in Karkkila!
Location:
Konepajahalli, Valurinkatu 3, 03600 Karkkila, Finland
• Helsinki-Vantaa Airport: 60 km
• Turku Harbour: 135 km
Location for Friday seminar:
• Finnish Kennel Club Training Facilities – Espoo, Suomenoja, Niittyrinne 2 A 02270 Espoo
Schedule:
Friday, October 9th, 2026: Friday: Chihuahua breed seminar by Francesco Cochetti & Chihuahua handling seminar by Joe Borges (Espoo, Suomenoja)
Saturday, October 11th, 2026: Smooth coat Chihuahuas, Dinner & live music
Sunday, October 12th, 2026: Long coat Chihuahuas & Best In Show
Judges:
Anna Gudjonsdottir, Iceland: Long coat adult classes and smooth coat puppy classes
Anna Lena Angeria, Sweden: Smooth coat adult classes and long coat puppy classes
Puppies (5-7 months & 7-9 months) and progeny classes can also be entered.
Judging begins at 10:00 AM
Entry Fees:
Registration by June 25th 2026:
• 1st dog: €38
• 2nd-3rd dog by the same owner: €32
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4th dog and onwards by the same owner: €26
• Puppies: €26
• Veterans: €26
• Veterans over 10 years old at veteran class: €10
Breeder and progeny classes are free of charge and must be pre-registered via Showlink.
Registration from June 26 to September 10th 2026:
• €43 per dog
• 2nd-3rd dog by the same owner: €37
• 4th dog and onwards by the same owner: €31
• Puppies: €31
• Veterans: €31
• Veterans over 10 years old at veteran class: €15
Registration from September 11th to 17th €60/dog (online only).
Brace competition:
• €8 per brace (registration on-site)
Online entries: www.showlink.fi -> SHOW ENTRIES https://ilmoittautuminen.kennelliitto.fi/frmEtusivu.aspx?Lang=ENG
All show information will be sent by e-mail. Show information and entry numbers will not sent by mail.
The Finnish Kennel Club’s Dog Show Regulations and complementary guidelines, vaccination regulations, anti-doping regulations apply. The exhibitor agrees to follow these when entering their dog to the show. More information on Finnish Kennel Club webpage https://www.kennelliitto.fi/en
Parking:
There are a few parking spots along the street, but they fill up quickly.
We recommend parking at Valtatie 26 Parking, 03600 Karkkila, which is 270 meters from the event location.
Unload your vehicle at Valurikatu 3, 03600 Karkkila.
There are a few disabled parking spaces near Konepajahalli.
For motorhome parking, please inquire at Tehtaan Hotelli. They have limited spots for motorhomes and caravans.
Tehtaan Hotelli
Högforsin Ruukki Karkkila
Phone: +35850 472 6076
Entry is free for public.
Additional Information:
Echinococcus treatment: Dogs entering Finland are required to have Echinococcus medication (exceptions: Norway, Malta, and Ireland). The treatment must be administered 1–5 days before entry into Finland while still abroad.
Show entry inquiries:
Showlink
info@showlink.fi
Other inquiries:
+358 44 502 1086/Teija Saarinen