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Welcome to the official website of the Canadian Highland Cattle Society.
Incorporated in 1964, our mission is to preserve and advance the Highland breed through registration, education and promotion.
Welcome to the official website of the Canadian Highland Cattle Society. Incorporated in 1964, our mission is to preserve and advance the Highland breed through registration, education and promotion.
Natasha Beliveau
7 Rue Stanley, Stanstead, QC, J0B 3E0
819-349-0604
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The Canadian Livestock Records Corporation acts as the society's registrar. Visit them to view our membership, search the herd book, order DNA kits, register your animals and more.
Interested in raising Highland cattle? Or would you simply like to support the breed in Canada? Consider becoming a CHCS member. Membership includes a subscription to the Kyloe Cry.
You can search for both current CHCS members via name or location.
Individual animals can be found by name, registration number, RFID # or tattoo.
2023 - L
2024 - M
2025 - N
2026 - P
2027 - R
Are you under 18 years of age and showing a Highland at a Canadian show? The CHCS would love to recognize youth promoting the Highland breed. Apply via the form below.
The Gordon Kohl Highland Award of Excellence is given in memory of the late Gordon “Crop” Kohl, to those members who make an outstanding contribution to the Highland breed and/or the Society.
Organizing a Highland Show in Canada? Sponsorship may be available through the CHCS. Please see our Show Sponsorship Form for eligibility requirements and to apply.
Our Bylaws received official approval from the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, effective March 27, 2026.
We encourage you to look through them, if you haven’t already. There are several changes to be aware of, especially in regards to registering animals.
The CHCS Bylaw Committee has taken feedback from the membership, board and general public and drafted some minor changes to the Bylaws.
These amendments were approved at our Annual General Meeting on September 19, 2026. They will come into force once approved by the Minister.
Transfer History
You can now view the transfer history of individual animals on the CLRC website.
Suspensions & Expulsions
We have provided a list of those have either been suspended or expelled from the Society and have lost the right to register and transfer purebred Highland cattle in Canada.
Please note that there are specific rules that must be followed when registering and transferring Highland cattle in Canada. A full description of requirements can be found in our Bylaws (Section 8) here:
Only the owner or lessee of the dam at birth can register an animal - a buyer cannot, under any circumstances.
Similarly, only the registered owner of an animal can transfer registration papers to a buyer. And must do so within 6 months of the sale at the seller’s expense. If a purebred animal is to be sold without papers, it must be done so in writing – otherwise it is a contravention of both the CHCS Bylaws and the Animal Pedigree Act.
It is the responsibility of both the seller and the buyer to verify that tattoos are legible and match all documentation.
Also, if you are selling livestock, please ensure you provide a proper bill of sale. We have prepared a sample for you:
