Sharing insights on contemporary cynology, reviewing achievements, and shaping future plans were the key objectives of the annual meeting of the FCI Commission for Education and Public Relations, which took place in Lisbon, Portugal, on 9–10 May, 2026.

The meeting provided an opportunity not only to review the Commission’s activities and accomplishments over the past year, but also to discuss the challenges facing the canine world today, define future priorities, and elect a new President and Board of the Commission.

„Baltic Winner” is a traditional international dog show, eagerly anticipated and highly appreciated by dog lovers. Each year, it takes place in one of the Baltic countries – Estonia, Latvia, or Lithuania. This year, the event will be held on August 8 in the impressive Lithuanian resort town of Druskininkai (Mizarų str. 59, airfield).

Alongside this show, two additional international dog shows will take place on August 7 and 9. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate your dogs’ achievements, enjoy the summer, and spend time with the dog lovers’ community.

On May 27, 2025, the Lithuanian canine community came together for the seminar “Canine Structure Overview”, a focused educational event dedicated to understanding the principles of dog anatomy.

A new book entitled „The Lithuanian Hound“ was published in 2021 by Vilnius University Press.

The authors of the publication are Mantas Milinavičius, Marius Smetona and Anželika Smetonienė – Lithuanian Hounds breeders and lovers.

The Lithuanian Hound is not yet recognised by the FCI but breed lovers and breeders make a huge effort for this to happen.

„It is one more step forward towards recognision, which is extremely important for preserving and promoting our national dog breed, – says Ramune Kazlauskaite, the President of the Lithuanian Kennel Club.

Some extracts from the book:

The exhibitors are responsible for the welfare of the dogs at FCI international dog shows. It is forbidden to expose a dog to a situation that can be dangerous for its health and welfare, such as for example leaving it in the car in excessively hot or cold weather and/or treating it in a cruel manner. Violation of this ruling will result in exclusion from the ongoing and future dog shows.

The entrant/exhibitor declares that any dog entered has been adequately vaccinated (standard vaccinations, the validation of the vaccination in accordance with the vaccine’s producer advice) of which proof can be shown.

The Lithuanian Kennel Club established its Education Center in the summer of 2011. This organization’s educational division quickly earned recognition not only from the professional canine community but also from the general public.

It has also gained the support of dog lovers, canine organizations, and like-minded communities from abroad.