American Guide to Canadian Dog Shows

What are the requirements for a Canadian Championship?

In order for a dog to be recognized as a Champion and the owner provided with a Championship Certificate, the dog must:

1. Earn at least ten points under at least three different judges; and,
2. Be individually registered in the books of the Canadian Kennel Club or have an Event Registration Number (ERN).

A maximum of five points can be credited to a dog per show at Breed or Group level. A dog needs to be awarded at least "Winners" to earn any points. The complete schedule is explained in the Premium List, but it is worth noting that the Best of Winners award means that a dog is credited with the number of points representing the category for the dogs COMPETING - male AND female. For example, if a dog is awarded Winners and then Best of Winners, all the dogs defeated directly or indirectly in the breed shall be included in the total.

For Example:
9 males = 3 points Winners
7 females = 3 points Winners
16 dogs = 5 points Best of Winners

In addition, points may be earned by the Best of Breed dog at Group Level, varying with the number of breeds represented. There are NO majors required.

What Is an Event Registration Number (ERN)?

All dogs that are foreign born and foreign owned and enter Canada for the sole purpose of entering CKC events no longer require a CKC registration number but DO require an Event Registration Number. The ERN MUST be applied for within 30 days of the first day of entering a CKC event to avoid cancellation of any awards or scores.

The fee is $55.00 Cdn. per dog payable to the Canadian Kennel Club by Visa, MasterCard or certified cheque. If you do not have an ERN at the time of entry into a show, you will be assessed a “Listing Fee” of $5.35 per dog, per day, payable at the time of entry.

To obtain an ERN simply send a written request to the CKC with the following information:
1. The name of the dog
2. The breed of dog
3. The name of the owner
4. The current mailing address and telephone number of the owner
5. A photocopy of the dog's registration certificate reflecting current ownership
6. The fee (discounted checks in U.S. dollars will not be accepted)

Faxed requests are accepted as long as credit card information is provided (legible Visa or MasterCard number, expiration date, cardholder name, and signature). An assigned ERN may be used indefinitely.

Forward your request to: The Canadian Kennel Club 100 - 89 Skyway Avenue Toronto, Ont. Canada M9W 6R4 Phone (416) 675-551 1 Fax (416) 675-6506
It is important to note that the CKC will only accept a photocopy of a regular, full registration not an AKC Limited or an ILP registration. These will be rejected.

Obedience Trials - What class should I Enter (A or B)?

Novice "A" and Open "A": One dog only may be entered in these classes by any one exhibitor, and every dog must be exhibited by the owner, or a member of his immediate family. No licensed handler, no trainer, nor any person who previously exhibited a dog through it's U.D. title anywhere, shall be allowed to compete in the "A" class.

A dog that has won a comparable degree in any foreign country is not eligible for entry in the "A" class but may enter the "B" class.

Novice "B" and Open "B": If an exhibitor enters more than one dog, each dog must have a separate handler for the sit and down exercise.

What is needed to get my dog(s) across the border into Canada?

Three things are required:
1. A valid Rabies vaccination certificate. To be valid ensure there is an expiration date some time in the future on the certificate.
2. Registration papers or other proof of ownership.
3. Confirmation of entry at a Canadian dog show.

What currency do I use for entries?

Fees are due and payable in Canadian dollars. Due to fluctuating currency rates and bank charges, discounted checks in U.S. funds will not be accepted. Personal checks in U.S. funds will be accepted, but they must be made out for the full amount of the entry, and no exchange will be refunded to the exhibitor. Please do not mark checks "Payable in Canadian funds" or "At Par" as the banks will not clear them. You are urged to take advantage of the exchange rate and purchase bank drafts or money orders payable in Canadian funds.

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