Switzerland
Four CACs under three or more judges, with at least two at international shows and at least 11 months and 1 day between the first and the last. The homologation fee is CHF or EUR 60. Switzerland is not in the EU, so its own travel rules apply.
- 2at international shows
- 2at any show that gives the CAC
- The Cairn is not on the breed conditions list.
- DNA and health tests not found in the rules we read.
Requirements for the dog
- Age
- To be confirmed. Not found in the rules we read. To be confirmed
- Registration
- To be confirmed. The rules we read do not say which registrations are accepted, for example The Kennel Club (UK). To be confirmed
- Dogs from abroad
- To be confirmed. Not found in the rules we read. To be confirmed
- Where to win
- At least 2 CACs at international shows. Official rules
- Foreign champion
- To be confirmed. Not found in the rules we read. To be confirmed
- DNA or health
- To be confirmed. Not found in the rules we read. To be confirmed
- Working or terrier rule
- The Cairn is not on the SKG breed conditions list. Official rules
- Reserve certificates
- To be confirmed. Not found in the rules we read. To be confirmed
- Owner residence
- To be confirmed. Not found in the rules we read. To be confirmed
How to claim the title
- Win the certificates4 CACs under 3 or more judges, over at least 11 months and 1 day.
- Ask for homologationApply to the SKG for homologation. The form is to be confirmed.
- PayThe homologation fee is CHF or EUR 60.
Official rules The fee is from the published SKG homologation rules.
Good to know
- Plan at least 11 months and 1 day between the first and the last CAC.
- The SKG also has a separate Ausstellungs-Champion title.
- Coming through the EU: it is not clear whether a GB dog's EU health certificate is accepted at the Swiss border. To be confirmed
Where to enter a show in Switzerland
- SKG international and national showsAccount: No · English: No (German, French, Italian)Swiss kennel club show page with calendar links.
- onlinedogshows.euAccount: Yes, free account · English: YesLists Swiss shows.
Travel and entry requirements
Arriving from an EU or EEA countryGovernment travel rule
Any EU country, and also Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, Vatican City, Northern Ireland and the other places in group 1 of the Swiss country list.
- Microchip
- Microchip, fitted before the rabies vaccination.
- Rabies
- Valid vaccination. The first can be given from 12 weeks old and is valid 21 days later.
- Titre test
- Not required.
- Document
- A recognised pet passport (EU or Swiss).
- Tapeworm
- Not stated.
- Border
- Not all animals may be brought in through every border crossing. Check with the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (FOCBS).
- Pre-notice
- Not stated.
Arriving from Great BritainGovernment travel rule
England, Scotland and Wales. The Swiss list puts Great Britain among the countries with a low risk of rabies.
- Microchip
- Microchip, fitted before the rabies vaccination.
- Rabies
- Valid vaccination. The first can be given from 12 weeks old and is valid 21 days later.
- Titre test
- Not required from a low-risk country.
- Document
- A valid Swiss or EU pet passport if the dog already meets the Swiss rules. If it does not, or this is its first trip to Switzerland, a veterinary certificate issued by the authorities in the country you leave.
- Tapeworm
- Not stated.
- Border
- An entry check is always carried out. Go to the red customs exit and show the dog. Dogs with missing papers are refused. By plane, dogs travelling with you can arrive at Basel, Geneva or Zurich.
- Pre-notice
- Not stated.
- Going home
- Back to Great Britain: tapeworm treatment by a vet 24 to 120 hours (1 to 5 days) before you arrive, unless you come straight from Finland, Ireland, Malta, Norway or Northern Ireland. Treat again within 28 days of getting home.
Arriving from a low-risk non-EU countryGovernment travel rule
Countries in group 2 of the Swiss list (low risk of rabies), for example Australia, Canada, Japan, Serbia or the USA.
- Microchip
- Microchip, fitted before the rabies vaccination.
- Rabies
- Valid vaccination. The first can be given from 12 weeks old and is valid 21 days later.
- Titre test
- Not required from a low-risk country.
- Document
- A valid Swiss or EU pet passport if the dog already meets the Swiss rules. If it does not, or this is its first trip to Switzerland, a veterinary certificate issued by the authorities in the country you leave.
- Tapeworm
- Not stated.
- Border
- An entry check is always carried out. Go to the red customs exit and show the dog. Dogs with missing papers are refused. By plane, dogs travelling with you can arrive at Basel, Geneva or Zurich.
- Pre-notice
- Not stated.
Arriving from a rabies-risk countryGovernment travel rule
Any country not in group 1 or 2 of the Swiss list.
- Microchip
- Microchip, fitted before the rabies vaccination.
- Rabies
- Valid vaccination. The first can be given from 12 weeks old and is valid 21 days later.
- Titre test
- Required, from an EU-designated laboratory, with long waiting times. Dogs under 7 months old may not enter.
- Document
- Veterinary certificate issued by the authorities in the country you leave.
- Permit
- Arriving directly by plane also needs an import permit from the FSVO, applied for on its form.
- Border
- An entry check is always carried out. Go to the red customs exit and show the dog.
- Pre-notice
- Not stated.
Shows in Switzerland in 2026 where the CAC (national certificate) can be won
Every show in 2026 in our show database where the CAC towards the Switzerland title can be won: international (CACIB) shows, which also award the CAC. Shows on two or three days in a row at the same place are one row. Specialty shows say 'certificate to be confirmed' where we have not yet checked that they award the CAC. 3 of 9 events in 2026 have a Cairn count. Every CACIB show day also awards the CAC, so there are 19 chances in 2026: 17 CACIB days plus 2 national-only days.
2026 onlyAll figures and shows below are for this year. Earlier years are not included.
Counts come from our show database (published results and catalogues). Every show in an event that awards the CAC is one chance to win it. For an event with several shows, the bar and the figures above use the highest Cairn entry of any show in that event. The CACIB (international certificate) appears only as a label on each row. We have not yet checked the national show calendar of Swiss Kennel Club, so national or club shows that award the CAC may be missing. National and club shows are included only where official results or catalogues show the certificate on offer to or won by Cairns; other national shows may be missing. Fewer entries can mean less competition, but numbers are only one part of the picture.
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Sources
- SKG homologation rules (2023), AR 2026 (French) and titles page, skg.ch
- FCI member page, fci.be (30 Oct 2026)
- Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO), travelling with dogs, cats and ferrets, blv.admin.ch (accessed 3 Nov 2026)
- FSVO, list of countries by rabies risk (status 06.2026), blv.admin.ch (accessed 3 Nov 2026)
- GOV.UK, taking your pet dog abroad, animal health certificate and tapeworm pages, gov.uk (accessed 3 Nov 2026)
Information is a guide only. Always check the kennel club rules and government travel pages before you travel.