Chandigarh Kennel Club is a registered body of dog lovers, formed by the eminent citizens of the Tricity with an aim to educate people about upkeep and care of their pets and to promote the ethical breeding conforming to highest level of pedigree and showing of dogs. Chandigarh kennel Club is affiliated to the Kennel Club India and further in alliance with FCI (Federation Cynologique Internationale) the largest canine organization of the world. The Club organised its first Pet Show in the year 1982 and it got KCI affiliation the next year.
It has been over 40 years that Chandigarh Dog Show organised by the Club, is an annual event which is eagerly awaited and attended by the citizens of the City Beautiful. On an average the event is attended by 10000 visitors approximately in a single day. In addition to the Competitive Shows the club also holds Specialty Shows, Handling Competition for Youngsters and ladies, Best Dog of Tricity Award, Stray Dog Adoption, Free Anti Rabies Vaccination and Many more. The Club has been providing free pet guidance services for the last over four decades.
We are one of the limited Canine Clubs of India, which are permitted to hold All Breeds Show by the KCI, having points enabling the participants to compete for the coveted Dog of The Year Award. On 25th February 2024, the Club is holding its Platinum Jubilee Show where exhibitors from across the nation and also from neighboring countries are likely to participate. Three Eminent International All Breed Judges on the panel of FCI have consented to Judge the upcoming Show. The club will be holding Beagle, Labrador and Golden Retriever Specialty Shows in addition to two ALL BREEDS CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS.
The Animal husbandry Department of Chandigarh Administration will be holding free Rabies Vaccination camp as well as stray dog adoption in this event. A heavy footfall of pet enthusiasts and pet industry decision makers are expected in this three day event.