Participating dogs

All participating dogs must have an ID chip.
Dogs that have been ear cropped or tail docked cannot participate, exception is dogs that has had their tail docked for medical reason. Authorization to compete with such dog must be obtained from the Norwegian Kennel Club, and an application followed by a veterinarian certificate in English describing the injury that led to docking. The certificate must state dogs FCI pedigree number, ID chip and pedigree name as well as the signature and stamp from the veterinarian. Application is to be sent to sport@nkk.no

Dogs on permanent medication for illness (epilepsy, thyroid etc – please note that there is no exception for any kind of heart disease) must apply for authorization to compete. Application must be sent to antidoping@nkk.no
Application form: Exemption application for dog who is under medication to attend dog show/competition.
Application must be received no later than 15th of May

For entering Norway with dogs, please see Mattilsynet
Travelling to Norway with dogs from EU-countries
Travelling to Norway with dogs from third countries and territories

Number of teams and dogs
The championship is held in accordance with FCI’s regulations.
Each country may enter 1 team with 6 participants and appoint up to 3 reserves.
Maximum number of entries is 120. If, by closing date, the number of entries has not reached the maximum numbers appointed reserves will be allowed to compete.
The reserves are prioritized according to the team's placement in the previous year's competition.
List of reserves allowed to compete will be ready by 15th of May and announced to the participating countries no later than 20th of May.

A few countries have asked for a delay in entering names of competitors from their teams as they have their qualifying competitions the first weekend of May. We will therefor accept entries of competitors up until the 12th of May.

Travelling to Sandefjord and Oslofjord Convention center
The venue is situated about 2 hours drive from Oslo (2,5 hours from Oslo airport Gardermoen). Sandefjord airport is about 20 minutes from the venue, but as this is a very small airport the options will be limited.
If travelling by plane and you do not have access to a car upon arrival it is possible to travel by train from Oslo airport Gardermoen to Tønsberg (or Sandefjord) and then take a taxi from the station to Oslofjord convention centre.

BOOKING ACCOMODATION

Further information and program
Further information and program with time schedules, including starting lists will be sent to team leaders no later than 15th of June.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to send us an e-mail: sport@nkk.no or you may call us +47 924 00 424 (Merete Greaker)


Payment:

Entry fee: 160 Euro per participant
Payment must be registered no later than May 15th 2025

Payment to:
Norwegian Kennel Club
P.O. Box 52, Holmlia
1201 Oslo
IBAN: NO35 1600 4039 983 BIC/SWIFT: DNBANOKKXXX

Please make sure your payment is marked: 31000 VM Lydighet
The payment must give information of country and number of participants.