National Parent Club of the Shetland Sheepdog in Canada

About

The Canadian Shetland Sheepdog Association (CSSA Fanciers Inc.) is the national parent club for the Shetland Sheepdog in Canada, working in cooperation with the Canadian Kennel Club. Established in 1988, CSSA serves as a national not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to breed stewardship, education, and responsible participation in the breed.

Preserve Breed Type

To encourage responsible breeding, sound evaluation, and informed stewardship of the Shetland Sheepdog in accordance with the Canadian Kennel Club breed standard.

Support Education

To provide education and information for breeders, owners, exhibitors, judges, and the public on the breed, its care, and its development in Canada.

Uphold Ethical Conduct

To promote honesty, integrity, good sportsmanship, and responsible practices in breeding, ownership, recordkeeping, placement, and participation in the sport.

CSSA supports the preservation, sound development, and responsible promotion of the Shetland Sheepdog in Canada. Its work includes education for breeders, exhibitors, judges, owners, and the public; encouragement of responsible breeding and ownership practices; publication of club communications; and support for national and regional specialty activity. The Association also maintains awards and historical records related to achievement in the breed.

As the national parent club, CSSA promotes the Shetland Sheepdog in accordance with the CKC breed standard and supports informed, ethical participation in the breed. The Association’s Code of Ethics sets expectations for members in the areas of honesty, sportsmanship, cooperation, dog care, breeding responsibility, recordkeeping, placement, and advertising. Members are expected to follow CSSA by-laws, board policies, and applicable CKC rules and regulations.

CSSA members include individuals across Canada who are involved in the breed through conformation, performance events, breeding, ownership, and club service. Through its executive, regional directors, specialty activities, newsletters, and educational resources, the Association provides a national framework for supporting the breed and those involved with it.

For information on membership, club structure, awards, specialty events, and breed resources, please use the sections throughout this website. Membership in CSSA requires sponsorship and approval in accordance with the Association’s membership process.