There had been rumours, hear-says, comments, all of them negative, on Social Networks or via emails about the organisation of the 2016 FCI World Dog Show in Moscow.

After 4 very busy days, we have to admit that the very hard work of RKF, combined with their will to listen to the recommendations of the FCI Consultancy Group, have resulted in an outstanding dog show, of which all of us will remember as a very professional competition. RKF has managed to combine professionalism, glamour, friendship and relaxing atmosphere among the exhibitors, judges, visitors and guests.

On behalf of the FCI General Committee, I would like to express my most sincere congratulations and thanks to the whole RKF Organising Committee, under the leadership of Mr Alexander Inshakov, and to the Consultancy Group for their efforts in putting up a wonderful World Dog Show.

Due to the terrible earthquake which hit Ecuador, our member AERCAN had to abandon the organisation of the 2017 World Dog Show originally scheduled in July in Quito. Again, we would like to thank the German canine organisation, VDH, for their positive and prompt reaction to take over the organisation of the event, in Leipzig, in November 2017. The challenge is very hard to take, but they have taken it, and we have no doubt that the VDH will be up to the expectations. Dear friends, see you all in Leipzig!!!

Cordially,

Rafael de Santiago
FCI President