2023 World Stock Dog Championships

Talk about four-legged focus! Celebrating 26 years, the World Stock Dog Championship is one of the most exciting events of the Calgary Stampede with these startlingly agile and intelligent dogs moving three sheep through a challenging course and into a pen in less than four minutes.

Our 2023 event is sanctioned by the Alberta Stock Dog Association. The competition will start with 60 entries Tuesday, July 11, continuing with the second round Wednesday, July 12, but only the top 12 dogs will advance to the championship final round on Wednesday afternoon July 12 at 3:30p.m. in the Nutrien Western Events Centre.

Proudly presented by the Calgary Stampede Livestock Competitions Committee

For more information, please contact Sue Peterson, Agriculture Programming Manager email: speterson@calgarystampede.com

Event Runs: July 11 - July 12, 2023

Nutrien Western Event Centre

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Event Details

Entries

Entries for the 2023 World Stock Dog Competition have closed.

Entry Fees:

$300 CDN per Dog: $150 CDN per go-round. Competitors must enter both go rounds.

We will accept 60 dogs into the competition. Handlers are eligible to enter two dogs. In the event that our competition roster is not full under the 'two dogs per handler' rule, we will accept a third entry from handlers who wish to do so, and a draw will be made from this pool to make up the shortfall. If you wish to enter a third dog, please indicate it on your entry form but do not include the associated entry fee for the dog. Our Entries Office will contact you for payment, should the occasion arise.

Entries process for the Calgary Stampede World Stock Dog Championship.

*** Please note that all entries must be completed online.

All positions will be filled by the below process.

Sixty (60) dogs will be accepted. Entries will be drawn by the first dog and then second dogs. Third dogs will be allowed to fill any shortfall in entries.

First dog names will be drawn up to a maximum of 60 dogs. If all first dog names are drawn prior to reaching the cap of 60, second dog names will be drawn until 60 spots are filled. Third dog names will be drawn if there is any remaining space. All remaining entries will be drawn to create a waitlist of potential competitors if a spot is to open up.

The completed online entry must be submitted between 9:00 a.m.(mst), May 2, 2023 and 4:00 p.m.(mst), May 9, 2023. Entries not complying with the requirements will be rejected. All entry fees will be allocated to prize money - GST not applicable.

Dog substitutions will be allowed until the start of the 1st Go Round.

Written notice of withdrawal from competition must be received by the Agriculture Entries office by May 29, 2023 to be considered without penalty. Exhibitors canceling their entries after May 29, 2023 shall forfeit their entry fee.

Clean kennels will be available for dogs. Outside kennels are not permitted due to biosecurity measures. Please do not bring your own!

Only competition dogs are permitted on Stampede Park. Please do not bring any other dogs. Do not leave any animals in your vehicle. This is grounds for dismissal from the trial and forfeiture of all fees and prize money.

Run order and course patterns will posted online once entries are closed. They will also be distributed at the Handlers Meeting.

Parking, RV and Bio forms are attached below. Please fill these forms out completely and email to agriculture@calgarystampede.com

Parking Form RV Form Handler Bio Accreditation

Schedule

Draws & Orders of Go

Rules

Premiums & Awards

International Competitors & Exhibitors

Anyone entering Canada must have a valid Passport.

Please note - Contestants are required to be aware of, and follow, all current Canadian government health guidelines, including vaccination and border requirements at the time of crossing. More information can be found here.

Non-residents of Canada will be subject to a 15% withholding tax on all prize monies awarded as required by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Non-residents of Canada may apply to the CRA to have the 15% withholding tax returned. To file a claim with the CRA, complete and submit the following information:

Canada Revenue Agency Non -Withholding Tax Return Information

Transportation Of Animals

If transporting animals into Canada, you must ensure all requirements are met to bring animals into Canada for competition.

Please reference our Health Regulations page for detailed information on transporting animals within Alberta. If you have any questions, please contact our Entries Office at (403)261-0372.

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