Dozens of dogs—and the people who love them—took over the Oakbank Community Club in Oakbank, Man., on Friday for the Fort Garry Kennel Club's annual Canadian Kennel Club Dog Show, Rally Obedience Trial, and Sprinters competition. The event runs from May 22 to May 24, 2026.
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Canadian Kennel Club Dog Show A dog stares across the Oakbank Community Club on May 22, 2026, ahead of a weekend packed with competitions in the town east of Winnipeg. In the rally obedience category, dogs move next to their handlers, marching through the course and executing a series of sits, downs, stays, spins and more. (Glenn Pismenny/CTV News Winnipeg)
Canadian Kennel Club Dog Show A tired dog is pictured resting next to their handler on May 22, 2026, at the Canadian Kennel Club Dog Show at the Oakbank Community Club. New to the event this year and organized by the Manitoba Gazehound Association, Sprinters is a 100m dash contest, open to all dogs. (Glenn Pismenny/CTV News Winnipeg)
Canadian Kennel Club Dog Show A competitor stands at attention at the Canadian Kennel Club Dog Show on May 22, 2026, hosted by the Fort Garry Kennel Club at the Oakbank Community Club. Judges evaluate each dog as a representative of its breed standard across one of the categories. (Glenn Pismenny/CTV News Winnipeg)
Canadian Kennel Club Dog Show Golden Retrievers are pictured on May 22, 2026, at the Oakbank Community Club. Junior handling competitions take place over the noon break on Saturday and Sunday, giving up-and-coming handlers the chance to show their skill and sportsmanship alongside some of the country's finest purebred dogs. (Glenn Pismenny/CTV News Winnipeg)
Canadian Kennel Club Dog Show A handler stands next to a poodle on May 22, 2026, at the Oakbank Community Club. At the Canadian Kennel Club-sanctioned show, dogs are groomed to perfection before competing. (Glenn Pismenny/CTV News Winnipeg)
Canadian Kennel Club Dog Show A first-in-group ribbon is shown for the all-breed championship dog show at the Oakbank Community Club on May 22, 2026. Shows like this offer owners the opportunity to show off their dogs to judges who choose the best of the best. (Glenn Pismenny/CTV News Winnipeg)
Canadian Kennel Club Dog Show A Golden Retriever stands next to their handler at the Fort Garry Kennel Club's annual CKC Dog Show in Oakbank. Judges watch closely as each dog trots past, evaluating how closely the animal conforms to the official Canadian Kennel Club breed standard. (Glenn Pismenny/CTV News Winnipeg)
Canadian Kennel Club Dog Show An eager young dog is pictured ahead of the Canadian Kennel Club Dog Show on May 22, 2026. The event features five all-breed shows, three obedience trials and three rally obedience trials. (Glenn Pismenny/CTV News Winnipeg)
