We're delighted to welcome Aussie exhibitors from "south of
the border" to our National Specialty!
For those of you who are thinking of attending, and have not
previously shown dogs in Canada, we hope that the information on this
page will answer your questions about showing in CKC events and
crossing the border with your dogs....
Showing/Trialing in CKC events
AKC registered dogs do not need to be individually CKC registered in
order to compete, but you will have to pay a "listing fee"
of $8.40 per dog per show/trial on top of the entry fee.
The CKC will not issue titles to dogs unless they are
individually CKC registered or they have been issued an Event
Registration Number (ERN). There is no need to pay the listing
fee if you have a CKC number or an ERN - so depending on how many
times you intend to enter a dog up here you can save yourself some
money by applying well in advance of sending in your entries :-)
It's actually cheaper for you to individually register your dog
with CKC PROVIDED the dog is already microchipped or
tattooed (a requirement for CKC registration) and you already have a
3 generation certified pedigree! The fee for that for
non-residents/non-members is $46.
Getting an ERN only requires that you fill in the appropriate
form and send along a clear copy of your dog's registration
certificate. At this time the form states that only ASCA
registration certificates are accepted for ERN, but the forms need
to be updated and I have been assured by the Registration Division
that AKC registration certificates are also accepted - the fee for
that is $57.50!
If you're hoping to title a dog on the National weekend, or
intend to show more frequently in Canada, then I would suggest
getting an ERN or doing an individual registration ahead of time.
You can get an ERN application by clicking here,
and you can get an application for individual registration by
clicking here.
Otherwise just enter with your AKC number and pay the listing fee
- you can do the ERN or registration after the show if you've
finished your dog :-)
Crossing the Border
Crossing the border with dogs is usually a straight-forward
procedure as long as your personal documentation (passport OR photo ID
and Birth Certificate) and the dogs' documentation is in order. Please
note that as of June 1, 2009 a valid passport IS REQUIRED for U.S.
citizens to be allowed back into the United States!!
For your dogs you will need a valid Rabies Vaccination Certificate
(more than 30 days old and less than a year - if you use the 3 year
vaccs. just ask your vet to update your certificate). Many times
you're not even asked to show the certificate, but if you are asked
and you don't have it you won't be allowed to cross.
It's also a good idea - particularly if traveling with a number of
dogs - to have copies of your registration certificates with you to
prove ownership. As a rule this isn't necessary, but we have
heard of one person who has been asked for this information, so it's a good idea to be prepared.
Generally a border crossing is as easy as showing whatever
documentation is asked for, and telling the guard that you are on your
way to, or from, a dog show :-)
