Dock Diving • Down Home Dynamo Dogs • Doxie Downs National Dachshund Races • Global Canine Registry • High Performance Canines • Luring 101 • Parrot Rescue • Pet First Aid • Pork Chop Revue • Reptile Adventures • Rodeo Dog • Santa Paws Photos • Shelters & Rescues • Turtle Racing • Vaccines & Microchipping • Weight Pulling
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Sponsored by Just Pay Half
Dress up your pet and compete for prizes at the ever-popular Pet Costume Contest. Val Porter of 3WS and WDVE serves as emcee of this competition for dogs of all sizes and competitors of all species.
ANIMAL ARENA
Competition takes place Sunday at 3 pm
Advance registration on site
Sunday: 1 – 3 pm in contest area.
» Download and complete the form.
Bring it to the Pet Costume area at Animal Arena.
Sponsored by Dollar Bank
Experience the excitement of NASCAR… but at a slower pace. 321 Creative Studios and Off the Hook Exotic Pets team up to present Pittsburgh Racing Turtles. Watch the competition or join in the races as heats take place throughout the day. Pick your sponsored turtles from Pit-row and enjoy the Turtleriffic tension of shell-to-shell competition!
TURTLE TRACK
Get ready for an unforgettable family show filled with comedy and an entertaining cast of performing pigs and hogs — swine of all kind. Performed in a barnyard atmosphere, porkers and barnyard buddies delight you with a display of amazing stunts and laughable antics. Oink the Singing Pig, a true memory-creating critter, brings joy to young and old alike!
PORK CHOP REVIEW BARNYARD
High Performance Canines isn’t just a show – it’s an experience! The family-friendly spectacle engages pet lovers of all ages with high speed agility races, world class freestyling frisbee dogs, death-defying daredevil stunts and more. Join the HiPoK9 experience!
ANIMAL ARENA
NEW! Enjoy a fun-filled weekend of dog shows hosted by this international dog breed registry promoting the study, breeding, exhibition, and advancement of purebred dogs.
Participants can register at 9 am Saturday and Sunday. Show 1 will start at 10:30 am both days.
ANIMAL ARENA
It’s the perfect sport and great exercise for dogs that love to chase. Lure coursing takes full advantage of a dog’s natural ability to fix its sight on and chase a target. Bring your dog and let the fun begin!
LURING COURSE
Chasing throughout weekend
Register on-site.
Sponsored by Invisible Fence
Santa visits Pittsburgh Pet Expo to find out which furry friends have been naughty or nice. Your pet can pose with Santa for a selfie.
SANTA BOOTH
Photos throughout weekend up to one hour before show ends each day.
Parrot RescueSponsored by Pittsburgh City Paper
Watch in amazement as experts showcase a bevy of beautiful birds! Heart & Soul Parrot Rescue makes learning fun as handlers discuss how parrots are wild animals that need to be treated in special ways while in captivity.
BIRD AREA
Shows throughout weekend
Sponsored by Petagogy
International Dog Sports (IDS), an international network of dog sport facilities, is changing the face of dog sports and getting back to having fun! So prepare for some “big air” excitement and plan on getting wet.
For more information and to register.
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Reptile Adventures offers the most unique reptile experience you will ever encounter! Visit a vast collection of docile and stunning reptiles. Take a photo with one of the incredible reptiles — and take advantage of an opportunity to not just see but interact with some of the most amazing animals on the planet.
REPTILE ADVENTURES AREA
Reptiles throughout the weekend
NEW! These incredible pups of a variety of breeds — from seasoned competitors to charming companions — wow you with their teamwork, creativity, and undeniable charm in a high-energy, family-friendly demo that celebrates the power of various levels and focuses of training.
At Pittsburgh Pet Expo, AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Testing, AKC Community Canine (CGCA) Testing, and AKC Trick Dog Testing is available ($15 first test; $10 additional test same dog).
ANIMAL AREA
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Sponsored by Camp Bow Wow
International Wiener Dog Racing Federation (WDRF) proudly sanctions this race with events for the entire family. Watch, laugh, cheer and support very worthy Dachshund charities.
DOXIE DOWNS AREA
Races throughout weekend
Let your Dachshund race!
» Register Here
Laurel Highlands Working Dogs hosts this competition sanctioned by North American Weightpull Association (NAWA). During a competition similar to the World’s Strongest Man Competition for human power lifters, trained dogs pull a weighted cart in single-eliminations until only the strongest dog remains. Your dog can participate! For more information and to enter, please go to Home – NAWA
Fix’N Wag’N offers a low-cost vaccine clinic and microchipping for dogs, cats, rabbits, and ferrets! A $10 tech fee is charged for each pet receiving a vaccine or microchip (cash or card accepted).
Pre-registration is available but not required.
For more information
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Rodeo Dog forms a bond between dog and handler and demonstrates training and good teamwork. Dogs move around barrels as owners take on the challenge of deciding the best way to work the dogs.
Each team starts at an easy pace and works their way to harder and more challenging levels. Good teamwork can develop with any dog and handler team, and both handler and dog have fun!
ANIMAL ARENA
» Click Here for Online Registration
Looking to add a new member to the family? Whether considering a playful kitten or mature canine, opportunities abound. Local shelters and breed rescue groups can help you find the perfect match.
ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED THROUGHOUT HALL
Visit throughout weekend
