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Montreal shiba and akita event to unite over 200 adorable dogs on May 10

by Lorraine Carpenter

The 6th edition of this dog lovers’ event, part of Japan Week 2025, is the largest of its kind in Canada.

Canada’s largest gathering of shiba and akita dogs is happening in Montreal on May 10 as part of Japan Week. Over 200 dogs are expected.

Presented by SDC Côte-des-Neiges, the 6th edition of this free dog lovers’ event invites owners of these adorable breeds, as well as the public, to gather at Placette Côte-des-Neiges at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 10.

The event is also doubling as a kimono/yukata gathering, so take that as suggested attire — at least for the humans in attendance.

To register your shiba or akita for the Montreal gathering, please click here.

Montreal shiba and akita event to unite over 200 adorable dogs on May 10

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by Lorraine Carpenter

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Lorraine Carpenter was born in Montreal and studied communications and journalism at Concordia. She co-founded Cult MTL in 2012 following the closure of the alt weekly newspaper the Mirror, where she worked as a writer and editor for 12 years. She’s dedicated to supporting the cultural scene in Montreal and maintaining an independent voice in the Canadian media landscape.