Rules and regulations

Pet dogs have to meet certain conditions to be allowed to enter into Sweden. What the conditions are depend on what country they are imported from.

General regulations for dog shows, trials and competitions. Specific regulations for shows. Rules for judging and judging order. Definition of classes and judging order.

Administering medication to your dog before a competition or during training under competitive conditions is prohibited and classified as doping. Here you can learn more.

A vaccination check will be carried out during the veterinary inspection. As an exhibitor, you are responsible for ensuring that the competing dog has received the necessary vaccinations.

In Sweden, it is illegal to dock a dog’s ears or tail. For a dog that has been tail-docked or is born in another country, there are restrictions on which trials, competitions, and assessments it is allowed to participate in.