The World Dog Show 2025 is landing in Helsinki, Finland. This is one of the largest dog show in the world (with Crufts being the largest) and is taking place on August 8th–10th, with the circuit shows being held a day earlier on August 7th.
This event is held in a different country around the world each year. This year, the lucky hosts will be the Finnish Kennel Club, hosting this event at the Messukeskus Expo and Convention Centre. This is the third time this event is being held in Finland, due to all the positive praise they receive for how the show is run.
This event will see over 320 different breeds from around the world. If you needed anymore convincing to travel to Helsinki this summer, you'll be excited to know that Scandic Hotels has lifted the restrictions for dogs in hotel rooms from August 5-12th!
What is the World Dog Show 2025?
This dog show lands in a different country each year. This year's show includes flyball, junior handling, and dance competitions to name a few. The most coveted titles are World Hope 2025, World Junior Winner 2025, World Winner 2025, and World Veteran Winner 2025.
It is a three-day event that runs in addition to the Circuit Show the day before. The Circuit Show focuses on competitions between specific breeds.
In addition to the competitions, there are also plenty of talks you can attend. Topics include canine first aid, teaching tricks, and heelwork to music, which includes a live demonstration.
Where to buy tickets for the World Dog Show
You can buy day tickets in advance from the Messukeskus web store. If you are attending the show more than one day, you will need to buy multiple day tickets.
You can also buy tickets on the door, although this is not recommended.
World Dog Show program
Thursday at 9:00am there will be a drop-in session for Junior Trainers.
Time |
Event |
9:00am |
Pre-judging of FCI World Challenge (Group 1) |
1:15pm |
Pre-judging of FCI World Challenge (Group 2) |
2:00pm |
Pre-judging of FCI World Challenge (Group 3) |
3:00pm |
Junior Handler - Final of the Day |
4:00pm |
Opening Ceremony and Group Finals |
Time |
Event |
9:00am |
Open warm-up/ training for the Rings |
12:00pm |
AgiDance Show (Arena 1) |
12:00pm |
Flyball Show (Activity Ring, hall 6) |
1:20pm |
AglDance Show (Activity Ring, hall 6) |
2:20pm |
Flyball Show (Activity Ring, hall 6) |
3:00pm |
Junior Handler - Final of the Day |
4:00pm |
Group Finals |
Time |
Event |
9:00am |
Open warm-up/ training for the Ring |
11:30am |
Crossbreeding as a Tool (Kennelliitto Info Stage, hall 6) |
12:00pm |
Flyball Show (Activity Ring, hall 6) |
2:20pm |
Flyball Show (Activity Ring, hall 6) |
3:00pm |
Junior Handler Final of the Day (Arena, hall 1) |
4:00pm |
Group Finals 10.8. and Best in Show (Arena, hall 1) |
5:25pm |
Junior Handling Final (Arena, hall 1) |
This program is subject to change – be sure to check the World Dog Show official website for any updates.
Past winners and locations of the World Dog Show
Name |
Breed |
Location |
Year |
Zaida Bint Muti Von Haussman |
Afghan Hound |
Croatia |
2024 |
Aquafortis Robel The One |
Switzerland |
2023 |
|
Pepper’s Shades Of Joy |
Brazil |
2022 |
|
L'end Show Metti Surprise at Glare |
Bedlington Terrier |
Czech Republic |
2021 |
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Edited by Georgia Guerin and Megan Milstead.
