Judge Marja Talvitie chose the Finnish Spitz Loukkaharjun Lapinukko, owned by Päivi Silomäki and Toivo and Anni Lielahti, as Best in Show Veteran. The Best in Show Breeder's Group was Satu Asikainen’s Clingstone’s Smooth Collies, the judge was Irina Poletaeva.

The Best Nordic Breed was also chosen at the show. This competition was won by the Karelian Bear Dog Rohmoivan Ava, owned by Maria Kärnä and Maija and Rauno Ahola. The winner was appointed by judge Paavo Mattila.

More than 7500 dogs took part in the Nordic Winner Show 2017. Complete results from the Nordic Winner Show 2017 can be found here.

Team Iceland won the Nordic Championship competition in Junior Handling

The Nordic Championship competition in Junior Handling was also held at Dog Fair Finland. Teams of four from each Nordic country participated in the competition. Talented young handlers competed of both individual and team championship. Iceland’s team won the competition. The winner of the individual competition was Bergling Gunnarsdottir, also from Iceland. The competition was judged by Jason Lynn from the United Kingdom.