Calendar Voting is now open
Calendar voting is now open - voting closes 1/11/2020 and 10pm GMT Vote now!
2021 Calendar Photo submissions now open
Photo Submissions for our 2021 Calendar can now be made - Please read the rules and guidance carefully & in full to ensure your photos can be accepted. Full details (note photo submissions can be made by anyone - not just members, so feel free to share)
2020 Open Show Cancelled
Sadly after a lot of discussion and deliberation - and whilst there are no legal objections to the running of the show - the committee feel that to run the Open show on 10th October could potentially increase the risk of transmission of COVID19 and it is therefore our moral duty to cancel the event. We realise this will be a disappointment to [...]
Canine Genetics Centre Saved
The SFLS has through the generosity of its members and friends provided considerable funding to the Canine Genetics Centre at the AHT - and so we are pleased to hear the following news from the KC KENNEL CLUB GENETICS CENTRE DATA AND BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL SAVED Important research assets rescued from Newmarket and moved to [...]
Online Show Results
Results for the Online Show are now revealed (one class at a time) All the entries can be found at Online show entries
SFLS thoughts on Breeding during current Covid19 situation
Any planned mating should only take place after full consideration of many factors which the KC have highlighted at https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/health/for-breeders/breeders-and-coronavirus-covid-19-faqs/ During the current lockdown, which as yet has no certainty over end date, there are additional factors which breeder and purchaser should consider, not least how to maintain social distancing whilst providing appropriate puppy socialisation, [...]
Enter the Online show – closes 6th May 2020
Join us for an online show - open to all Finnish Lapphunds - in aid of Addison's Research at The Royal Veterinary college Rosettes for class winners Diplomas for placed dogs/bitches Special £50 Amazon Gift Voucher for exhibit number drawn at random Full details
Finnish Lapphund of the Year (plus POTY/VOTY & BOTY)
The Finnish Lapphund of the Year event took place ahead of the government shutdown and we were delighted to welcome Meg Purnell-Carpenter to judge the competitions, the Baby Puppy of the Year was well supported and below you will see our best endeavor to get all the contestants in a photo! Full Results and [...]
**** Cancelled ****Breed Appreciation Day
Following government advice - Cancelled till further notice - attendees will be notified We are running a Breed Appreciation day suited to owners/exhibitors/breeders and judges More information on the BAD
Dog of the Year (and much much more)
SFLS AGM & Dog of the Year competition Save the date 15th March 2020 As in previous years - after the formal business of the AGM we will be hosting Dog of the Year plus Puppy of the Year Veteran of the Year and Baby Puppy of the Year See our FLOTY page for [...]