RE: Canadian Shows
Hi, I would like to point out that though the Canadian system does not require majors most serious exibitors here like to attend well populated shows with a variety of kennels represented in order to have a sense of acheivement or to have at least made a placing in the Group level where there are often professionally campaigned dogs working for Top Dog in Canada awards. In remote areas it is sometimes seen that championships are obtained by loading the ring with multiple dogs from one kennel. If you join the Canadian Kennel Club and receive our monthly magazine you can get an idea of the areas of country for greater competition than others. If a dog is having a hard time finishing stateside it likely will not do well in heavily populated shows such as the West Coast, Eastern and Southern Ontario and West Quebec. You will still see a lot of owner handled dogs here and the atmosphere is usually friendly amongst competitors. Rose
Re: Canadian Shows
Hi Jennifer Everyone, Here is a great link to dog show information. If you click on conformation it will explain dog shows, how to get started showing etc. There is a link for dog show superintendants, (including Western Dog Shows, which handles the Canadian shows) AKC, CKC, Obedience, herding etc. It is really a link to bookmark. : ) http://www.dogpatch.org/dogs/shows.cfm#A14 Here is the link to Western Dog Shows if you don't wish to view the others. http://www.westerndogshows.com/ Best wishes, Mary Jeff Mary Chapdelaine SnoBear Berners [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://snobear.freeyellow.com
Re: Canadian Shows
Hi Jennifer and all, Here is the other info. you requested: In Canada you are not required to have two wins of major points in order to gain his/her Championship. Your dog has to win a total of 10 points. The number of dogs/bitches your dog wins over decides the number of points each win earns. In an AKC Championship a major win is a win which gives you three, four, or five points. The points are determined by the number of dogs your dog wins over. In order to gain an AKC Championship on your dog you must have gained 15 points which must include 2 major wins. You can have all majors and count the points to 15, but at a minimum you must have earned at least 2 major wins which would be at least 6 points, the other points can be gathered 1,2,3,4, or 5 at a time to total 15 points. The major wins must be under two different judges. Back to Canadian Shows Championships: How many points do I need to earn a Conformation Championship title? Conformation championship points are awarded at Conformation Shows. Your dog must earn at least 10 points under at least three judges to become a Conformation Champion and must also be individually registered with the CKC or have an Event Registration Number. How do I obtain an Event Registration Number? Every foreign born and owned dog that is entered in a Canadian Kennel Club event must obtain an Event Registration Number (ERN) within 30 days of that event. An Event Registration Number Application must be completed and submitted along with a copy of registration documents from a CKC recognized foreign kennel club and the required fee. Click here to download the Event Registration Number Application http://www.ckc.ca/forms/pdf/150-14-50.pdf or contact the CKC Order Desk at 1.800.250.8040. Click here for Shows Trials Fees. http://www.ckc.ca/member/fees/shows_trials-results.asp How do I enter my dog in an event? You can find a list of events on the CKC website, in the Calendar of Shows and Trials Events. To enter your dog in an event, you must submit an entry form along with the required fees to the Event Secretary. The entry form can be obtained from the Event Secretary, whose name and contact details are found under the event in the Calendar of Shows Trials Events. Click here to go to the Calendar of Shows and Trials Events. http://www.ckc.ca/default-refresh.asp What are the rules to cross the Canadian border with my dog? For information regarding dogs crossing the Canadian border, please contact Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Canadian Food Inspection Agency at (613) 225 2342 or visit their web site at www.inspection.gc.ca Note: If a dog is under three months of age when crossing the border, proof of age is required. If the dog is over three months of age, a valid rabies vaccination certificate and proof of age is required. Hope this helps you! Bernerly, Mary Jeff Mary Chapdelaine SnoBear Berners [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://snobear.freeyellow.com
Re: Canadian Shows
I just got back from Montreal Canada this Sunday. It was my first trip and I had a blast. The best part is my dog is now a Canadian Champion! To finish, a dog must get 10 points under at least 3 different judges. Points range from 1 to 5 points, depending on the amount of dogs entered. (You don't need majors). I had to have a current rabies to get my dog back into the states, I didn't take him up there, but I beleive that is all you need. I actually brought my registration papers just in case. Also, if you don't register your dog in Canada with the CKC, you have to get an ERN number every time you show. In addition, if you use an ERN number, his title does not appear on any Canadian Kennel Club documents, pedigrees, etc. I registered my dog with the CKC. I had to provide proof of microchip, original AKC reg, original certified pedigree and a declaration and application downloadable at the ckc website. It cost about $40.00 American and took 3 weeks to get my CKC registration back. Hope this helps/ Joanne Gerow, Indian Hill. P.S. Sortie means exit Quest means west, est means east, Pont means bridge. That is as far as I got!! Thank God for picture signs and arrows. P.P.S. Americans say it is easy to finish a dog in Canada, I disagree. There are some awesome dogs up there. - Original Message - From: Jennifer Lemerande [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Bernese Mountain Dog Mailing List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2002 12:18 PM Subject: Canadian Shows How does one go about finding out dates for Canadian shows, entering Canadian shows, and what are the requirements to get a dog into Canada for a show. I know the point system is different too. Any info would be appreciated. Jennifer
RE: Canadian Shows - a Brag!
-Original Message- From: Joanne Gerow The best part is my dog is now a Canadian Champion! Joanne, That is a definite brag, and a great one at that! Congratulations!! Are you familiar with the Berner-L Brag Fund? It's voluntary, all donations from $0 to $1,000,000 are cheerfully accepted, and all the funds go to the BMDCA Donor Advised Fund at the CHF - unless you'd rather they go somewhere else. And... since Joye Neff is running a fundraiser, I would suggest that any brag money go to that for now! See www.overthefence.com/raffle/BARC/ for details on where to send your donations. Anyway, the Brag Fund is all in fun, and it helps your brag benefit other Berners, what could be better! Pat Long ( Luther) Brag Fund Queen Berwyn PA
re; Canadian Shows
you have to get an ERN number every time you show. In addition, if you use an ERN number, *** No you dont. You get the number issued one time, and you use that number for the rest of the dog's life, while you show in Canada. I faxed the info to CKC, and got all my ERN's back in time to enter the Canadian National. Judy Arneson-Johnson Kielerstar Endicott, WA
Re: re; Canadian Shows
Yes, I meant to say you have to USE an ERN # everytime you show, sorry...it is much easier, IMO to just register your dog CKC. - Original Message - From: mtndog [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Berner L [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2002 11:07 PM Subject: re; Canadian Shows you have to get an ERN number every time you show. In addition, if you use an ERN number, *** No you dont. You get the number issued one time, and you use that number for the rest of the dog's life, while you show in Canada. I faxed the info to CKC, and got all my ERN's back in time to enter the Canadian National. Judy Arneson-Johnson Kielerstar Endicott, WA
