The Latest From the Show

TORONTO, ON — The CPE Cat Club today announced its international judging panel for the 12-ring TICA Festive Holiday Show, taking place November 21–22 in Hall 2 at the Christmas Canadian Pet Expo.

The confirmed weekend panel welcomes respected judges from Canada and around the world for pedigreed cats, kittens, alters and household pets, with daily finals, congress classes and Best in Show honours. Admission is included with expo admission; personal pets are not permitted inside the cat show area.

TORONTO, ON — Canadian Kennel Club sanctioning is confirmed for the Royal Canin Crown Classic, presented by the Aurora & District Kennel Club from November 19–22, 2026 at The International Centre.

Hall 5 will feature four all-breed championship shows, Group and Best in Show judging, specialties, Junior Handling, and North York Obedience Club Rally and Obedience trials. The international panel is confirmed, with final assignments pending CKC approval. Weekend competition is included with expo admission November 21–22.

TORONTO, ON — The Christmas Canadian Pet Expo today announced Ian Lynch and Allison Alexander as official hosts of the Royal Canin Crown Classic in Hall 5.

The hosts of Examined & Excused: The Dog Show Podcast bring warmth, wit and more than 70 years of combined experience to live ringside commentary. Lynch is Director and founder of the CPE Breeders Villages; Alexander is the founder of Leading Edge Dog Show Academy and one of Canada's most decorated handlers.

TORONTO, ON — The Christmas Canadian Pet Expo is now accepting vendor bookings and sponsorship proposals for its November 21–22, 2026 holiday event at The International Centre.

Brands, retailers, makers and pet-industry leaders are invited to join thousands of engaged pet families across the marketplace, competition halls and live activations. Exhibitors may select and book available booth space now, while prospective partners can submit tailored sponsorship proposals for the 2026 show.