Come to Ķīpsala to see the best of the best among pets at PetExpo 2024

This spring’s furriest trade show, PetExpo 2024, is around the corner. On 2-3 March, at Ķīpsala Expo Centre, young visitors and grow-ups will be able to appreciate different dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, lizards, spiders and all sorts of other pets. There will also be exciting displays and shows, pony rides and other entertainment for kids!


Glorious dog breeds
Two-day exhibition will bring the international dog show with 3,012 dogs from 11 countries competing for prestigious titles. There will be breeds less familiar to Latvians, such Schapendoes, Kangal Shepherd Dog (Turkish Shepherd), Thai Bangkaew Dog, Alpine Dachsbracke, Coton de Tulear, Sloughi and Lithuanian Hound. The fiercest competition this year will be among Labrador Retrievers, American Staffordshire Terriers and Russian Hunting Sighthounds. More at www.bt1.lv/petexpo

Noble cats
More than 500 noble cats from 5 countries, competing for one of the many titles, will bring joy to all the cat lovers at the Ķīpsala Expo Centre. There will be a large “delegation” of Maine Coons and Highland Fold cats. This will be the only competition in 2024 with Master’s, Double Master’s and Tripple Master’s ring shows with the cr?me-de-la-cr?me of the cats with best pedigree.

The jury comprised of seven experts from Latvia, Germany, Poland, Italy and Lithuania will judge the contestants. This year’s PetExpo special guest will be Anneliese Hackmann, President of the World Cat Federation, who first started judging cat competitions more than 50 years ago.

Diverse events
This year’s two-day show, as per usual, will bring its visitors diverse entertainment in the form of displays. Scent detection, rally obedience tests and demonstrations, presentations of breeds like Rottweiler, Caucasian Shepherd, Newfoundland and others breeds – these shows will catch the eye of every visitor. Meanwhile, cat show will delight its fans with multi-coloured cat shows and best of the best competing for the various Master’s titles. More about events at www.bt1.lv/petexpo

All sorts of pet species
We all have different tastes and Ķīpsala Expo Centre will cater to all of them, bringing visitors various exotic animals too. Spiders, lizards, snakes and different small rodents are just some of the animals at PetExpo. Come and find out what it’s like to live with a pet like that - how to treat and take care of it. If you already have an exotic animal as your pet, come to Ķīpsala to buy snacks, accessories and many other useful items you might need as a loving pet owner.

Activities for Kids
Younger visitors will have an opportunity to cuddle the cute fluffy bunnies and chinchilla, caress the ponies and goats, as well as appreciating little rodents and birds. Mežezeri Equestrin Club will offer short pony rides to those who like to move around, while Annels will offer its inflatable bouncy houses for free to those who love to bounce. Parents will also have various interesting activities made specially for them.

Pamper your pet!
PetExpo 2024 pet industry product and service display will contain special PetExpo offers on dog and cat feed, snacks and vitamins, various toys and accessories. Come to PetExpo and experts will also give you good advice on best feed for your pet, or get your sublimation image printed.

Looking for a four-legged friend?
If you haven’t picked your pet yet, PetExpo is a great place where to collect more information about all the different dog and cat species. 11 Canine Clubs and their experts, participating in the PetExpo at Ķīpsala, will be more than happy to answer all your questions.

PetExpo 2024 is organised by Canine Federation of Latvia (LCF) and Latvian Association of Felinology Association Felimurs, with technical support of BT 1 International Expo Company.

Supporters: DinoZoo and Josera
Partner: Latvian Investment and Development Agency (LIAA)

Follow us online on:
Facebook.com/petexpo.lv
Instagram.com/petexpo.latvia

Date, time and venue:
Ķīpsala International Expo Centre
2-3 March, 10:00–18:00

NB!
If you want to bring your non-competing dog to the show, before you buy ticket, you and your pet will have to go through veterinary checkpoint by Gate 11. Dog owners will be required to present dog’s veterinary health certificate.

Entrance fees:
Children under 4 can enter for free
Children between 5 and 18: EUR 4
Students, seniors, disabled: EUR 5,50
Adults: EUR 7
Family tickets: EUR 16