Meet the Breed at the
Royal Canin & CPE Breeder's village
Get up close and personal with your favourite breeds and their breeders/clubs!
The CPE Breeder's Village is a must-visit activation at the Christmas Canadian Pet Expo! This dedicated space is designed for CKC-registered dog breeders to showcase their cherished breeds in a vibrant village of booths. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to meet reputable breeders, learn about different breeds, and get expert advice on responsible pet ownership. Whether your looking to add a family pet companion from a forever re-homing group or looking to speak directly with a breeder or club on the addition process, the Canadian Pet Expo Breeder's Village is your families starting point. The Breeder's Village stage will be hosted by Ian Lynch as he presents the "Parade of Breeds" both days of the Christmas CPE - schedule coming soon!
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We will have live presentations and our experts will answer any questions you have! Happening both days:
November 22, 10am to 5pm - November 23, 10am to 4pm
The CPE is thrilled to present the participating breeds below:
Shetland Sheepdog
Mudi
Chinese Shar-Pei
Irish Red & White Setter
Breed: Shetland Sheepdog
Group: Herding
Country of origin: Scotland
Original Purpose: Herding
Exercise Needs: High
Grooming Needs: Moderate
Email: [email protected]
Breed: Mudi
Group: Herding
Country of origin: Hungary
Original Purpose: all-purpose farm dog
Exercise Needs: Moderate
Grooming Needs: Low
Website: Pintomudi and HerdAboutMudi
Breed: Chinese Shar-Pei
Group: Non-Sporting
Country of origin: China
Original Purpose: Farming guard dog
Exercise Needs: Moderate
Grooming Needs: Moderate
Contact: Sharpei Club of Ontario
Breed: Irish Red and White Setter
Group: Sporting
Country of origin: Ireland
Purpose: Hunting, Upland Birds
Exercise Needs: High
Grooming Needs: Low
Club Website: www.irishredandwhitesetterclub.ca
Leonberger
Rottweiler
Schapendoes
Irish Water Spaniel
Breed: Leonberger
Group: Working
Country of origin: Germany
Original Purpose: All-purpose working farm dog and companion
Exercise Needs: Moderate
Grooming Needs: Moderate
Website: Leonberger Club of Canada
Breed: Rottweiler
Group: Working
Country of Origin: Germany
Original Purpose: Herding Cattle Dogs/Drover Dogs
Exercise Needs: Moderate
Grooming Needs: Moderate
Website: Reimersrottweiler
Breed: Schapendoes
Group: Herding
Country of origin: Netherlands
Original Purpose: Herd Sheep
Exercise Needs: Moderate
Grooming Needs: Moderate
Website: Schapendoes Club of Canada
Breed: Czechoslovakian Vlcak
Group: Currently unrecognized by the Canadian Kennel Club
Country of origin: Slovakia
Original Purpose: Border Patrol and Herding
Exercise Needs: Moderate
Grooming Needs: Low
Contact: Jordanworrell
Silky Terrier
Viszla
Miniature American Shepherd
Havanese
Breed: Silky Terrier
Group: Toy
Country of origin: Australia
Purpose: Companion, vermin hunter
Exercise Needs: Moderate
Grooming Needs: Moderate
Website: www.caninelore.ca
Breed: Vizsla
Group: Sporting
Country of origin: Hungary
Original Purpose: Hunting
Exercise Needs: High
Grooming Needs: Smooth-Low. Wire-haired - Moderate to Low.
Club Website: www.vsovizsla.org
Breed: Miniature American Shepherd
Group: Herding
Country of origin: United States of America
Purpose: Herding
Exercise Needs: High
Grooming Needs: Moderate
Website: https://www.miniatureamericanshepherdsofcanada.com/
Breed: Havanese
Group: Toy
Country of origin: Cuba
Original Purpose: Companion
Exercise Needs: Moderate
Grooming Needs: Moderate
Website: Havanese Fanciers
Kuvasz
German Short-haired Pointer
Newfoundland
Yakutian Laika
Breed: Kuvasz
Group: Working
Country of Origin: Hungary
Original Purpose: Livestock Guardian
Exercise Needs: Moderate
Grooming Needs: Low
Website: Kuvasz Club of Canada
Breed: German Short-haired Pointer
Group: Sporting
Country of origin: Germany
Original Purpose: Versatile Hunting Dog
Exercise Needs: High energy
Grooming Needs: low
Website: www.gspcanada.com
Breed: Newfoundland
Group: Working
Country of origin: Canada
Original Purpose: Draft and Ship Dogs
Exercise Needs: Moderate
Grooming Needs: High
Website: condcc.ca
Breed: Yakutian Laika
Group: Working
Country of origin: Russia
Original Purpose: Hunting, sledding and herding
Exercise Needs: High
Grooming Needs: Moderate
Email: [email protected]
Whippet
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Black Russian Terrier
Catalan Sheepdog
Breed: Whippet
Group: Hound
Country of origin: England
Original Purpose: Rabbit Hunting
Exercise Needs: High
Grooming Needs: Low
Contact: Great Lakes Whippet Club
Breed: Canadian Eskimo Dog
Group: Working
Country of origin: Canada
Original Purpose: Freighting & Hunting
Exercise Needs: High
Grooming Needs: High
Website: Canadian Eskimo Dog Club
Breed: Black Russian Terrier
Group: Working
Country of origin: USSR
Original Purpose: Military Sentry and Protection
Exercise Needs: Moderate
Grooming Needs: High
Website: Midnightsolo
Breed: Catalan Sheepdog
Group: Herding
Country Of Origin: Spain
Original Purpose: Herding livestock, sheep and horses
Exercise needs: Moderate
Grooming Needs: High, especially when the puppy coat changes to adult coat
Email: [email protected]
Saluki
Bernese Mountain Dog
Border Terrier
Great Pyreneese
Breed: Saluki
Group: Hound Group
Country of origin: The Middle East
Original Purpose: Coursing (chasing/capturing) game; essential for tribal nomadic lifestyle survival prior to the development of agriculture
Exercise Needs: High, about an hour daily of free running in a safe area
Grooming Needs: Minimal
Website : salukicanada.com
Breed: Bernese Mountain Dog
Group: Working
Country of origin: Switzerland
Purpose: All purpose farm dog
Exercise Needs: Moderate
Grooming Needs: Moderate
Website: http://www.bmdco.on.ca
Breed: Border Terrier
Group: Terrier
Country of origin: Border counties of England and Scotland
Original Purpose: Fox hunting
Exercise Needs: Moderate
Grooming Needs: Moderate
Website: borderterriercanada.ca
Breed: Great Pyrenees
Group: Working
Country of origin: France
Original Purpose: Livestock Guardian
Exercise Needs: Moderate
Grooming Needs: Moderate
Website: Pyrcanada
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