Presented by Royal Canin
Over 24 booths showcasing the breeds that share Canadian family life — hosted by breed clubs and breeders from the Royal Canin breeder family.
Meet the Breeds is a Royal Canin area. Royal Canin has spent more than 50 years building nutrition around the specific needs of each breed, size, life stage and sensitivity — and works hand in hand with the breeders and clubs hosting these booths.
When
Saturday – Sunday · Nov 21–22, 2026
Where
Royal Canin Meet the Breeds Avenue HALL 5
Hosted by
Breed clubs & Royal Canin breeder partners
Size
24+ breed booths across the weekend
The area
A full avenue of the show floor given over to the dogs that actually share Canadian homes — with the clubs, breeders and nutrition experts who know them inside out.
CKC-affiliated clubs bring breed ambassadors, breed standards and the people who know each breed best.
Breeders in the Royal Canin Crown Partners breeder program — the foundation of the breeders on site — sharing what ethical breeding looks like.
Royal Canin nutritional advisors walk through breed, size, life stage and sensitivity, and what tailored feeding actually changes.
Questions to ask a breeder, health testing, contracts, waitlists and how to plan for the first year at home.
On the floor
A sample of the breeds represented across the weekend. Each booth pairs breed ambassadors with the Royal Canin Breed Health Nutrition formula built for them.
Endlessly good-natured, water-loving and eager to work with people — the Labrador has topped Canadian registration lists for decades.
Royal Canin Labrador Retriever Adult — kibble shaped to slow fast eaters, with nutrients to support joints and an ideal weight.
A soft-mouthed gundog turned family companion. Goldens thrive on company, training games and a job to do.
Royal Canin Golden Retriever Adult — supports skin barrier and that famous water-repellent coat, plus heart and joint health.
Loyal, focused and highly trainable — a breed built for service, sport and family life with the right structure and exercise.
Royal Canin German Shepherd Adult — highly digestible proteins for a sensitive digestive system and prebiotics for gut balance.
Comic, affectionate and low-mileage — Frenchies suit apartment life, but need cool weather care and responsible breeding.
Royal Canin French Bulldog Adult — brachycephalic-friendly kibble that's easy to pick up, with skin-fold and digestive support.
One of the smartest breeds in the ring — and the reason grooming is an art form. See Standard, Miniature and Toy varieties side by side.
Royal Canin Poodle Adult — nutrients for curly-coat shine and skin health, plus support for an ideal body condition.
A calm Swiss draft breed that adores snow and family. Growth management and joint care matter enormously in the first two years.
Royal Canin Maxi / Giant Adult — controlled energy and joint support for heavyweight frames.
Athletic, clever and deeply bonded to their person — Aussies need real work: agility, herding, scent sports or long trail days.
Royal Canin Medium Adult — energy-dense formula for active medium-breed dogs.
Bred to run in the cold, huskies are friendly, independent and famously talkative. Recall training and secure fencing are non-negotiable.
Royal Canin Maxi Adult — endurance-supporting nutrition and coat care for double-coated northern breeds.
A bold scent hound in a compact frame. Weight control and back-friendly handling protect that long spine for life.
Royal Canin Dachshund Adult — kibble adapted to the long muzzle, with nutrients for bone and muscle tone.
A companion breed through and through — sociable, adaptable and happiest at your feet. Coat care is a daily commitment.
Royal Canin Shih Tzu Adult — supports a long, healthy coat and is easy to pick up for a flat-faced jaw.
Passion breeds perfection
Royal Canin's breeder program combines the day-to-day experience of breeders with scientific research to create formulas matched to each dog or cat's breed, size, sensitivities, life stage and activity level. The breeders and clubs hosting Meet the Breeds come from that community — which is why every booth can talk nutrition as fluently as it talks temperament.
Image courtesy of Royal Canin
Come prepared
The whole point of the avenue is honest conversation. Bring these questions — good breeders love answering them.
What health testing do you do on the sire and dam, and can I see the results?
How much daily exercise and grooming does this breed genuinely need in a Canadian winter?
What does this breed cost to feed, groom and insure over a year?
How do you socialise puppies before they go home?
What support do you offer for the life of the dog?
Is this breed a realistic fit for my home, hours and family?
Please ask before petting — breed ambassadors are working dogs and cats, and some are resting between ring appearances. Royal Canin, Breed Health Nutrition and Crown Partners are trademarks of Royal Canin SAS; product and breed details are drawn from royalcanin.com.
