Official FCI Flag Passing Ceremony at WDS 2026 Bologna

Official Flag Passing Ceremony at the World Dog Show 2027 in Bologna

With the official handover from the Italian Kennel Club ENCI (Ente Nazionale della Cinofilia Italiana) and the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) during the World Dog Show 2026 in Bologna, Austria officially assumes the role of host nation for the World Dog Show. From May 21 to 30, 2027, the Austrian Kennel Club (ÖKV) will organize the World Dog Show in Tulln, bringing one of the world’s most prestigious canine events to Austria.