Svenska kennelklubben

Stockholm Police Dog Sid Named Police Dog of the Year After Saving Handler’s Life

German Shepherd Sid has been named Police Dog of the Year 2026 for his successful work against serious crime in the Stockholm region.

The Dog Trend is Down - but the Top Breeds Hold Out

Last year, the number of registered puppies in the Swedish Kennel Club continued to decline – but by the end of the year, a trend reversal was glimpsed, the kennel club reports.

Where the dog can celebrate firework-free

New Year's Eve is a real nightmare for noise-fearing dogs. But it's getting quieter these days. Many municipalities are restricting the right to shoot fireworks and even the quiet zones for dogs are increasing.

Sniffed out 502 million - Skip gets customs prize

His accurate nose has contributed to seizures equivalent to a social benefit of over 502 million kronor – now the English Springer Spaniel Skip is awarded the title of this year's narcotics detection dog.

Rescued 130 Cows – Is the Year's Hero Dog

Otiz pressed the nose into the mat's nose to sound the alarm about the barn fire. The lives of 130 cows could be saved and continued milk production on the farm secured. Now the sheepdog is being praised as the year's achievement dog.

Hank is the Police Dog of the Year

With a curious nose, the German Shepherd Hank has caught criminals in the forest and found missing persons when everyone else had given up. Now he is appointed as the Police Dog of the Year 2024 for his efforts.

Traveling with a Dog – This Is What You Should Think About

Traveling abroad with a dog goes excellently – but requires a lot of preparations. It's about having control over rules, papers, and diseases.

Stricter requirements for breeding with brachycephalic dogs

Popular breed of dog to be saved through cross-breeding

The Cavalier King Charles is a companion dog loved by thousands of dog owners in the country. However, the breed has diseases that cannot be bred out. To rescue it, Swedish breeders have taken a radical decision.