Breeding Sheep Competition

2026 BREEDING SHEEP SHOW

Dorset, Hampshire, Southdown, AOB Longwool, AOB Shortwool

N.C Cheviot, Oxford, Suffolks, Trophy Classes

DATE: Thursday November 12, 2026
TIME: 9:00 AM
LOCATION: Lower East Annex Show Ring

DATE: Friday November 13, 2026
TIME: 9:00 AM
LOCATION: Lower East Annex Show Ring

The Trophy Classes will commence after a short break following the conclusion of the Open Show.

SLICKED JUDGE: TBD
FITTED JUDGE: TBD

Competition Information

Entry Deadline: Tuesday October 13, 2026. Late entries can be made online until Friday October 30, 2026, with the late entry fee.

Entry Fee: $XX per pen, including trimming pens. Individual entry fees are not required. Late Entry Fee: XX per pen.

Online Entries: https://www.assistexpo.ca/rawf (Entries will open September XX, 2026)

Exhibitor Meeting: Wednesday November 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM, Lower East Annex Show Ring

Important Dates

Arrival Time: Tuesday November 10, 2026, after 10:30 PM

In Place By: Wednesday November 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM

Time of Release:

Friday November 13, 2026, after trophy classes ONLY for exhibitors with no juniors showing Saturday November 15, 2025.
Saturday November 15, at conclusion of Sheep and Wool Ambassador
Sunday November 16, before 9:00 AM or after 4:00 PM.

TRAILERS: A new trailer registration system is in place for 2025. Please register and pay for your trailer here: LINK - https://www.tixr.com/groups/royalfair/events/rawf-2025-trailer-registration-152184

2026 Breeding Sheep Committee

Chairman: Spencer Jackson

Vice Chairman: Jim Driscoll

Superintendent: Gordon Mark

Blair Dow	Bruce MacKinnon	Darryl Hopkins
Irwin Jackson	Jason Emke	Jason Monk
Jim Groves	Jordan Bell	Kyle Seguin
Robert Mastine	Cindy Ayre	Francois Gelinas
Rejean Girard	Marc Charpentier

RULES AND REGULATIONS:

All sheep must have National I.D Tags (CSIP) in place when arriving on site. All sheep must be checked for identification on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, Sheep that cannot be positively identified when checked by the committee will be barred from showing. All animals must be identified by an approved tag and/or legible tattoo.
This show (sections 500-508) is recognized as a purebred show (unless specific classes state otherwise) and as such, registration will be governed by Livestock Rules and Regulations Rule # 4.
An exhibitor is allowed to make 10 entries per breed in single classes consisting of up to:
1. 3 Yearling Rams
2. 4 Ram Lambs
3. 3 Yearling Ewes
4. 4 Ewe Lambs
5. NOTE: In group classes only one entry will be allowed per exhibitor. An individual animal may only be shown in one single class.
Date of birth and flock letters are to be on the entry forms and will be printed in the catalogue.
Pens will be allocated by the Sheep Superintendent and Committee as available.
If fewer than 15 animals or 3 flocks or 3 gets are shown for any breed, then that breed will automatically be shown in the Any Other Breed section. If a breed from within the AOB class has entries of more than 15 animals and 3 flocks or 3 gets, that breed will be separated into its own breed show on a yearly basis.
If there is a class with more than 15 animals present at the time of the show, the class may be divided, according to the executive committee decisions. The executive committee will be comprised of the Chair, Vice Chair and 3 members of the culling committee.
Substitutions will be allowed, as follows:
1. 3 substitutions within breed and class per exhibitor
2. Substitutions must be made with the Sheep Entry Clerk on or before the time that registration papers are checked at the show
3. In the case of an animal purchased, then that animal may only be substituted for a purchased animal entry
The following breeds must be shown in short fleece (staple not more than 1.5 inches or 3.8 cm): Dorset, N.C. Cheviot, Hampshire, Oxford, Southdown, Suffolk, and Texel. Exception: Special Slick Shorn Class entries (see specific rules). All Southdown sheep shown in Ontario run competitions will be shorn within approximately one month prior to competition and have a consistent length of wool over the entire body, with leg and head detailing left to the show person’s discretion.
All sheep must be washed prior to arriving at the RAWF, and all sheep must be in proper condition.
All sheep must be washed and all breeds must be cleanly presented and of acceptable condition, subject to inspection by representatives of the sheep committee. Failure to pass inspection will result in the immediate expulsion from the RAWF Sheep Barn.
Registration papers must be available for checking by a representative of the RAWF Sheep Committee. The teeth and length of wool will be examined by an official commencing the afternoon of Wednesday, November 12, 2025. All exhibitors or a representative must be present to personally present animals for mouths checked and length of wool as well as original registration papers.
The Royal will be following the CSBA tail length requirements. All sheep entered will require a caudal fold that can be seen or felt
Reject animals will be marked and/or removed.
Filling an animals rumen unnaturally, such as tubing and/or drenching is prohibited.
All sheep—including those exhibiting in the Breeding Sheep Show, Junior Sheep Show, Royal Sheep and Wool Ambassador Competition, and Market Lamb Show— will be reviewed by the Culling Committee. At the discretion of the Culling Committee and the RAWF, an official veterinarian appointed by the RAWF will conduct inspections for the presence of contagious and/or infectious diseases, as well as adherence to the Canadian Sheep Breeders Association (CSBA) tail length requirements. All sheep entered will require a caudal fold that can be seen or felt. A veterinarian will be directly assisting the committee during the culling. Any sheep deemed unfit for health reasons by the official veterinarian will be asked to leave the facilities immediately, however, Animals deemed not in compliance with CSBA tail length requirements will be disqualified from competition but not required to leave the facilities.
All exhibitors must be dressed in white shirts and black trousers while showing in the ring. All clothing shall not bear any letters, marks or labels purporting to reveal the identity of the exhibitors. No hats or caps are to be worn in the show ring. No entrance to the ring will be the result for failing to comply with this rule.
Exhibitors may show sheep on halters. ** Two persons per animal allowed in ring in all single lamb and single yearling classes (excluding slick shorn classes #2 and #8). In group classes only one extra person per group allowed in the ring.
No smoking will be allowed in the Sheep Barn.
Blankets must be removed from all sheep following judging except class winners and/or animals going directly to another exhibition.
All water from pens should be dumped in the designated place – not in the pens. Pens are to be left in dry conditions at time of release.
In the case of an animal entered in a class that no longer qualifies, the animal will not be eliminated or disqualified but will be reclassified and may be moved to the next age group. No exhibitor may exceed the number of animals allowed as per Rule #4.
Slick Shorn Special Classes
1. Animals shown in these classes are eligible for group classes
2. Entries must be completely slick shorn of wool two weeks prior to show day. Head and legs may be left on at the discretion of the exhibitor.
3. This class is not available to longwool breeds
4. Entry must have only one show person per animal
5. 1st and 2nd place winners of each breed class will qualify for trophy classes

Group Classes

Progeny of Dam: Two (2) animals dammed by the same ewe to be shown together exemplifying the consistency and qualities transmitted from their dam. Pairs of animals exhibited may be of mixed sexes and mixed ages ex: ram lamb and yearling ewe dammed by the same ewe may be shown together. Animals will be judged as a pair on their conformation, uniformity, and physical qualities. Animals do not need to share the same sire. Entries maybe subject to parentage DNA testing.

Get of Sire: A group of three animals, full mouth milk teeth, by the same sire. Both sexes may be represented. Animals need not have been shown in previous classes, but at least one animal must be owned by the exhibitor.

Breeder’s Flock: Bred and owned by the exhibitor. Group of 4 animals, both sexes represented. Each animal in the group must have been exhibited in one of the preceding classes. All animals in a group must be of one breed.

Suffolk

Section 500

Classes:

1.	Junior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born after January 1st, 2026
2.	Slick Shorn Junior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Lambs must be born after January 1, 2026 . One handler per lamb
3.	Senior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born between September 1st, 2025 and December 31st, 2025
4.	Slick Shorn Senior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born between September 1st, 2025 and December 31st, 2025 Not eligible for class 2
5.	Ewe, Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place
6.	Slick Shorn Ewe Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place
7.	Junior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born after January 1st, 2026
8.	Slick Shorn Junior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Lambs must be born after January 1, 2026. One handler per lamb
9.	Senior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born September 1st, 2025 to December 31st, 2025
10.	Slick Shorn Senior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born September 1st, 2025 to December 31st, 2025 One handler per lamb.
11.	Ram Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place
12.	Slick Shorn Ram Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place
13.	Progeny of Dam Two (2) animals dammed by the same ewe
14.	Get Of Sire A Group of 3 animals by the same Sire, at least one must be owned by the exhibitor
15.	Breeder's Flock Bred & Owned by the Exhibitor A group of 4 animals must be one breed.
Grand Champion Ewe / Reserve
Grand Champion Ram / Reserve
Champion Slicked Ewe / Reserve
Champion Fitted Ewe / Reserve
Champion Slicked Ram / Reserve
Champion Fitted Ram / Reserve

Dorset

Section 504

Classes:

1.	Junior Ewe Lamb, 1st Pair Temporary Incisors In Place Born after January 1st, 2026
2.	Slick Shorn Junior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Lambs must be born after January 1, 2026 . One handler per lamb
3.	Senior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born September 1st, 2025 to December 31st, 2025
4.	Slick Shorn Senior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born between September 1st, 2025 and December 31st, 2025 One handler per lamb
5.	Ewe, Yearling 3rd Pr. Temporary Incisors In Place
6.	Slick Shorn Ewe Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place
7.	Junior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born after January 1st, 2026
8.	Slick Shorn Junior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Lambs must be born after January 1, 2026 . One handler per lamb
9.	Senior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born between September 1st, 2025 and December 31st, 2025
10.	Slick Shorn Senior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born between September 1st, 2025 and December 31st, 2025 . One handler per lamb
11.	Ram Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place
12.	Slick Shorn Ram Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place
13.	Progeny of Dam Two (2) animals dammed by the same ewe
14.	Get of Sire Group of three animals by the same sire, at least one must be owned by the exhibitor.
15.	Breeder's Flock Bred & Owned by the Exhibitor Group of four animals of one breed

Oxford

Section 506

Classes:

1.	Junior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born after January 1st, 2026
2.	Slick Shorn Junior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Lambs must be born after January 1, 2026 . One handler per lamb
3.	Senior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born September 1st, 2025 to December 31st, 2025
4.	Slick Shorn Senior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born between September 1st, 2025 and December 31st, 2025 One handler per lamb
5.	Ewe, Yearling 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place
6.	Slick Shorn Ewe Yearling 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place
7.	Junior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born after January 1st, 2026
8.	Slick Shorn Junior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Lambs must be born after January 1, 2026 . One handler per lamb
9.	Senior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born September 1st, 2025 to December 31st, 2025
10.	Slick Shorn Senior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Lambs must be born after January 1, 2026 . One handler per lamb
11.	Ram Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place
12.	Slick Shorn Ram Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place
13.	Progeny of Dam Two (2) animals dammed by the same ewe
14.	Get of Sire Group of three animals by the same sire, one must be owned by the exhibitor
15.	Breeder's Flock Bred & Owned by the Exhibitor Group of four animals of one breed

North Country Cheviot

Section 501

Classes:

1.	Junior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born after January 1st, 2026
2.	Slick Shorn Junior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Lambs must be born after January 1, 2026 . One handler per lamb
3.	Senior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born between September 1st, 2025 and December 31st, 2025
4.	Slick Shorn Senior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born between September 1st, 2025 and December 31st, 2025 One handler per lamb
5.	Ewe Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place
6.	Slick Shorn Ewe Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors In place
7.	Junior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born after January 1st, 2026
8.	Slick Shorn Junior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Lambs must be born after January 1, 2026. One handler per lamb
9.	Senior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born September 1st, 2025 to December 31st, 2025
10.	Slick Shorn Senior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born September 1st, 2025 to December 31st, 2025 . One handler per lamb
11.	Ram Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place
12.	Slick Shorn Ram Yearling 3rd pair of incisors in place
13.	Progeny of Dam Two (2) animals dammed by the same ewe
14.	Get of Sire Group of three animals by the same sire, at least one must be owned by the exhibitor
15.	Breeder's Flock Bred & Owned by the Exhibitor Group of 4 animals, must be one breed

Hampshire

Section 505

Classes:

1.	Junior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born after January 1st, 2026
2.	Slick Shorn Junior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Lambs must be born after January 1, 2026 . One handler per lamb
3.	Senior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born September 1st, 2025 to December 31st, 2025
4.	Slick Shorn Senior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born between September 1st, 2025 and December 31st, 2025 . One handler per lamb
5.	Ewe Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place
6.	Slick Shorn Ewe Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place
7.	Junior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place
8.	Slick Shorn Junior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Lambs must be born after January 1, 2026 One handler per lamb
9.	Senior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born between September 1st, 2025 and December 31st, 2025
10.	Slick Shorn Senior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born between September 1st, 2025 and December 31st, 2025 . One handler per lamb
11.	Ram Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place
12.	Slick Shorn Ram Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place
13.	Progeny of Dam Two (2) animals dammed by the same ewe
14.	Get of Sire Group of three animals by the same sire, at least one must be owned by the exhibitor.
15.	Breeder's Flock Bred & Owned by the Exhibitor Group of four animals of one breed.

Southdown

Section 507

Classes:

1.	Slick Shorn Junior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Lambs must be born after January 1, 2026 . One handler per lamb
2.	Slick Shorn Senior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born between September 1st, 2025 and December 31st, 2025 . One handler per lamb
3.	Slick Shorn Ewe Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place
4.	Slick Shorn Junior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Lambs must be born after January 1, 2026 . One handler per lamb
5.	Slick Shorn Senior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born between September 1st, 2025 and December 31st, 2025 . One handler per lamb
6.	Slick Shorn Ram Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place
7.	Progeny of Dam Two (2) animals dammed by the same ewe
8.	Get of Sire Group of three animals by the same sire, at least one must be owned by the exhibitor
9.	Breeder's Flock Bred & Owned by the Exhibitor Group of four animals of one breed

AOB Longwool

Section 503

Classes:

1.	Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place
2.	Naturally Coloured Ewe Lamb Class Born after January 1st, 2026 First pair of temporary incisors in place
3.	Ewe, Yearling 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place
4.	Naturally Coloured Ewe, Yearling 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place Third pair of temporary incisors in place
5.	Ram, 1st pair temporary incisors in place
6.	Naturally Coloured Ram Lamb Class Born after January 1st, 2026 First pair of temporary incisors in place
7.	Ram, Yearling 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place
8.	Naturally Coloured Ram Yearling Class Third pair of temporary incisors in place
9.	Progeny of Dam Two (2) animals dammed by the same ewe
10.	Get of Sire Group of three animals by the same sire, at least one must be owned by the exhibitor.
11.	Breeder's Flock Bred & Owned by the Exhibitor Group of four animals of one breed

AOB Shortwool

Section 508

Classes:

1.	Junior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born after January 1st, 2026
2.	Slick Shorn Junior Ewe Lamb, 1sr pair of temporary incisors in place Lambs must be born after January 1, 2026 . One handler per lamb
3.	Senior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born September 1st, 2025 to December 31st, 2025
4.	Slick Shorn Senior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born between September 1st, 2025 and December 31st, 2025 . One handler per lamb
5.	Ewe Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place
6.	Slick Shorn Ewe Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place
7.	Junior Ram lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born after January 1st, 2026
8.	Slick Shorn Junior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Lambs must be born after January 1, 2026. One handler per lamb
9.	Senior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born between September 1st, 2025 and December 31st, 2025
10.	Slick Shorn Senior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born between September 1st, 2025 and December 31st, 2025 . One handler per lamb
11.	Ram Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place
12.	Slick Shorn Ram Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place
13.	Progeny of Dam Two (2) animals dammed by the same ewe
14.	Get Of Sire Group of three animals by the same sire, at least one must be owned by the exhibitor.
15.	Breeder's Flock Bred & Owned by the Exhibitor Group of four animals of one breed

Trophy Class Specials

Slick Shorn Ewe Lamb Champion

Presented to the top Slick Shorn Ewe Lambs from class 2 of each section (except 503). 1st and 2nd place winners of each breed will compete. Sponsored by the Canadian Cooperative Wool Growers.

Prize Money: 1st - $100, 2nd - $85, 3rd - $65, 4th - $60, 5th - $50, 6th - $40

Slick Shorn Ram Lamb Champion

Presented to the top Slick Shorn Ram Lambs from class 9 of each section (except 503).1st and 2nd place winners of each breed will compete. Sponsored by the Canadian Cooperative Wool Growers.

Prize Money: 1st - $100, 2nd - $85, 3rd - $65, 4th - $60, 5th - $50, 6th - $40

Government of New Zealand Trophy (Perpetual)

Presented to the Supreme Champion Ewe of the show by the Government of New Zealand. A Grand Champion rosette will be presented.

The Don Head Challenge Trophy (Perpetual)

Presented to the Supreme Champion Ram of the Show by the family of the late Mr. W. Redelmeier, Don Head Farms, Richmond Hill, ON, to perpetuate his memory. A Grand Champion rosette will be presented to the winner.

The Eph Snell Memorial Trophy (Perpetual)

Presented to the Supreme Get of Sire of Long Wool Breeds in memory of Eph's dedication and interest in all breeds of sheep (particularly Long Wool breeds). Given by Snell Enterprises, Blyth, ON, in memory of Eph and Jim.

Progeny of Dam Champion

Winner from each breed section to compete. Sponsored by Mark & Bev Comfort, Comfort Tunis.

$200. to the Champion

$100. to the Reserve Champion

The E.J. Freyseng Trophy (Perpetual)

Presented to the Best Get of Sire, Canadian Bred.

The Arnold J. Gardhouse Memorial Trophy (Perpetual)
Presented to the Supreme Breeder's Flock of long-wooled sheep by the family of the late Arnold J. Gardhouse to perpetuate his memory. A lifetime exhibitor of Lincoln Sheep. The winner will receive a suitable memento.

The Cecil Stobbs Memorial Trophy (Perpetual)

Presented to the first prize flock (any breed) by Mrs. Cecil Stobbs in memory of her late husband Cecil Stobbs, who during his lifetime made a notable contribution to the sheep industry.

Supreme Flock Banner

Presented to the exhibitor with the winning Supreme Flock. Banner sponsored by the Canadian Sheep Breeders Association.

Premier Breeder Banner

Presented to the Breeder of six sheep of one breed which wins the most points in a section in which five or more exhibitors compete. In the event of a tie on points, then the placing in the breeder's flock will be used. If a tie still remains then the breed having the highest number of animals shown will be the deciding factor.

Premier Exhibitor Banner

Presented to the exhibitor winning the most points in a breed section as a result of showing six sheep owned by the exhibitor in a section in which five or more exhibitors compete.

Levine Achievement Award

This award is donated by Dr. Norman Levine and Family in memory of Peter Levine. This award is designed to honor the memory of Peter Levine, well known to many RAWF sheep exhibitors and a true friend. The trophy will be presented annually to the person who exemplifies the all-around ability, sportsmanship, and dedication necessary to be respected by his or her fellow exhibitors and breeders Selection of the recipient of this award will be made by a special committee and presented at the conclusion of the trophy classes. The following criteria will be used as a guide in the selection:

Active showperson, breeder, or manager
Dedicated supporter of breed activities
May represent any sheep breed
Has the ability to breed, manage, develop, and exhibit any breed of sheep
Exhibits at some major shows anywhere in Canada

Special thanks to James W. Rummerfield for his support of the Breeding Sheep Show

SHEPHERDS' AWARD

Sponsored by the Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers Ltd.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

This award will be based on the best display, not including the quality of sheep exhibited.
At least 50% of the points will be allotted for general neatness of the exhibit and for grooming of the animals.
The remaining points will be allotted for courtesy displayed by the attendants in providing information to the
public.
Every exhibitor of 5 or more head of sheep will be deemed to be a competitor in this class.
** Please Note cleanliness of the barn by all exhibitors for the duration of the sheep show is expected.**

Breeding Sheep Competition

2026 BREEDING SHEEP SHOW

Group Classes

Suffolk

Dorset

Oxford

North Country Cheviot

Hampshire

Southdown

AOB Longwool

AOB Shortwool

Trophy Class Specials

SHEPHERDS' AWARD

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