After three years in St-Hyacinthe, the National Specialty came back to Ontario in 2007 and settled in Kingston. The move was deliberate: Kingston sits at the eastern end of Lake Ontario, close to the US border, and it was an easier trip for members travelling from Quebec and from the northeastern states.
Why Kingston
Kingston is a university town with a long history and a compact centre, which made it a practical host city. Hotels were close to the show site, the local club scene was welcoming, and the location drew a slightly different mix of exhibitors than the Quebec years had. For the first time in a while, the entry had a strong American presence.
Back on Ontario soil
For Ontario breeders, the return was welcome. Three years of travelling east had been good for the club, but it had also made the show feel a little remote for members in the centre of the province. Kingston brought the Specialty back within easy reach, and the entry reflected that.
What the ring showed
By 2007 the breed in Canada had a clear identity of its own. The dogs in the ring were less often imports and more often the result of Canadian breeding programmes. Coats were consistent, movement was steady, and temperaments were, as always with this breed, the thing people talked about most.
Results
The 2007 results are not yet in the archive. Best in Specialty Show, Best Puppy in Specialty Show and the class winners will be listed once they have been checked against the catalogue. If you have it, or photographs, or notes from the weekend, please write to us, call us, or come and visit us at a club event.
As of 2026, Kingston 2007 is one of the years the club still wants to complete. It marks the point where the Specialty began to move around the country again, rather than staying in one place.
