Responsible breeders are those who take steps to improve their breed in health, form and temperament, and educate those interested in their breed on responsible pet ownership. The success of their breeding programs is proven at confirmation events presented by the clubs affiliated with the registering body with which their dogs are registered. The most popular of these registering organizations are the American Kennel Club (AKC), The United Kennel Club (UKC), and the American Rare Breed Association (ARBA). The clubs that are affiliated with these registering organizations have stringent codes of ethics that support responsible breeding. Breeders who exhibit at I Love Dogs Expo must be a member of a recognized dog club. If they bring dogs under a year of age to the event, these puppies must have a minimum of three confirmed champions in their previous three generations. These high standards of quality are unmatched by any other venue where dogs are exhibited to the public.

Breeds Attending

There are 140 recognized breeds by the American Kennel Club. There are over 400 recognized breeds in the world. These are the breeds that have currently reserved space to exhibit.

• Airedale Terrier
• Akita
• American Eskimo
• American Pit Bull Terrier
• Australian Shepherd
• Basenji
• Bichon Frisé
• Belgian Sheepdog
• Beauceron
• Border Collie
• Boxer
• Chihuahua
• Cocker Spaniel
• Dachshund
• English Springer Spaniel
• Fox Terrier, Smooth & Wire-haired Coated
• German Shepherd Dog
• Greyhound
• Neapolitan Mastiff
• Saint Bernard
• Schnauzer
• Greyhound
• Lhasa Apso
• Maltese
• Pomeranian
• Poodle
• Shih Tzu
• Toy Fox Terrier
• Yorkshire Terrier
• Mixed Breeds

Reputable rescue groups are non-profit, tax-exempt organizations dedicated to the rescue of dogs, the promotion of adoptions of sheltered or fostered dogs, and the education of the public about the breeds they rescue. I Love Dogs Expo understands that each breed is unique in character, ability and the responsibilities they require of their loving owners. Single breed rescue groups are knowledgeable of their specific breed and will provide those who adopt one of their dogs, all the education they need for a rewarding and positive experience. For this reason, I Love Dogs Expo presents only single breed, credible rescue groups.

We recognize the societal importance of all-breed rescue organizations such as SPCAs and shelters. We do welcome such organizations that have proven themselves exceptional in the process of finding, caring for and placing their dogs.

• Animal Match Rescue Team
• Aussie Rescue In Southern California
• Boxer Rescue & Canine College of California
• Dachshund Rescue
• Greyhound Pets of America
• Heart Bandits of Greater LA
• Irvine Animal Care Center
• Lhasa Happy Homes
• Pet Orphans Fund
• Small Wonders Rescue
• Sparky & The Gang

To Exhibit

Attending Rescue Groups
November 15 & 16, 2003
Orange County Fair and Exposition Center-Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa, California 92626

Irvine Animal Care Center/Irvine Pet Partnership
6443 Oak Canyon Road
Irvine, CA 92618

Greyhound Pets of America
1210 North Cypress Street
La Habra Heights, CA 90631

PLEASE LEAVE YOUR PETS AT HOME to ensure the safety of those at the show.