koira

The dog, or koira in Finnish, (Canis lupus familiaris, previously Canis familiaris) is a domesticated form of the gray wolf (Canis lupus). It belongs to the class Mammalia and the family Canidae.

The dog is the oldest animal domesticated by humans. In its early days, it served as a guard and a scavenger. Dogs have been used, and still are, for pulling, herding and hunting. Over time, their roles have expanded to include tasks such as drug detection, guiding, allergen detection and search and rescue. Many of these roles rely on the dog’s highly developed sense of smell.

Pets are not allowed inside the Ilosaarirock festival area, but this koira (Finnish for dog) is welcome.