History of Schipperkes In Canada
Much of the information below was previously obtained from the late Mrs. Ellen Brown who bred and showed Schipperkes extensively. Over a thirty year period she reportedly bred in excess of 50 American and Canadian Champions. Notably Champion Jean O’The North who was BOB 46 times.
The first Schipperke shown in Canada
Endcliffe Jeanott at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), Toronto, ON in 1898 . Owners: Toon & Thomas from the USA.
The first Schipperke Registered With the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)
Stud book Volume 13-2 , 1909. Siestus Lass, born 1904, bred by J & D Cochran, Hamilton, ON. Dam: Lady Sommerville Sire: El Allwyn.
Early Breeders & Exhibitors
Much of the information below was previously obtained from the late Mrs. Ellen Brown who bred and showed Schipperkes extensively. Over a thirty year period she reportedly bred in excess of 50 American and Canadian Champions. Notably Champion Jean O’The North who was BOB 46 times.
The first Schipperke shown in Canada
Endcliffe Jeanott at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), Toronto, ON in 1898 . Owners: Toon & Thomas from the USA.
The first Schipperke Registered With the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)
Stud book Volume 13-2 , 1909. Siestus Lass, born 1904, bred by J & D Cochran, Hamilton, ON. Dam: Lady Sommerville Sire: El Allwyn.
Early Breeders & Exhibitors
Year | Breeder / Exhibitor’s | City / Province |
1908 | Wm. Parker | Vancouver, BC |
1911 | Mrs. E. Selkirk & Mrs. Kate Russell | Vancouver, BC |
1912 | Mrs. J. C. Smith | Calgary, AB |
1913 | Imna Kennels | USA |
1913 | Clare Lamplugh & Wm. Lea | Vancouver, BC |
1913 | Robert Fairclaugh | Fernie, BC |
1923 | H. W. Stuart | Sarnia, ON |
1927 | Mrs. Ellen Brown, O’The North Kennels | Toronto, ON |
1928 | James D. Strachan, Coltness Kennels | Toronto, ON |
1932 | R. N. Holt, O’The West Kennels | Saskatoon, SK |
1934 | Miss Dorothy Cassidy O’The South Kennels | St. John, NB |
1933 | E. H. Perkins | Cobblehill, BC |
1933 | Donald E. Lonsberry, Fairdale | Lethbridge, AB |
1933 | Wm. Unthank, Winlayton | Toronto, ON |
1942 | Orrie E. Lonsberry, North Ridge | Essex, ON |
1944 | James Dixon | Vancouver, BC |
1945 | J. W. McCallum, Schipholm | Toronto, ON |
Mrs. Marion R. Morris | Calgary, AB | |
Mrs. H. Brooks | Calgary, AB | |
Mrs. Cleon, Cleon | Windsor, ON |
Year | Breeder / Exhibitor’s | City / Province |
1950’s | Miss Ada King, Sunnybank | Toronto, ON |
Miss Alma King, Northern Echoes | Toronto, ON | |
Mrs. Olive Dewsbury, Dewsa | Locust Hill, ON | |
Mrs. G. M. McKenzie | Locust Hill, ON | |
Lauchin A McPheeg | Toronto, ON | |
Mrs. Laura G. McNally (nee. Nygren) Geraura | ||
Mrs. L. G. Hoye (nee. Fran Sissons) Fairlaur | ||
Marg Kuyt,Roetmopp | Langley, BC | |
Henry Preston, Preston’s | Regina, SK |