2020 was a year unlike any we’ve seen before. Amid lockdowns, shutdowns, travel bans, masks and social distancing many people experienced joy in the form of a new puppy. 56,805 purebred pups were welcomed into new homes and registered with the Canadian Kennel Club last year. ...
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4/9/2021 9:47:32 AM
A look at the important task of puppy placement I always let the breeder pick my puppy out for me. That doesn’t mean that I don’t enjoy all the fun of buying a puppy from a responsible breeder. I get all the litter pictures and a visit or two with the litter before ...
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8/22/2023 12:41:00 PM
Origin Though often erroneously referred to as the French Poodle, the breed actually had its roots in Germany where it originated as a water retriever. Perhaps the term came into use when the French, with their flair for style, discovered that the breed’s coat could be f...
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2/6/2014 1:24:52 PM
Origin Research tends to bear out the belief that the Irish Water Spaniel is of ancient lineage. In the late 1100s, dogs found in southern Ireland were referred to as Rat-tail Spaniels, Whip-tail Spaniels, Shannon Spaniels or Irish Water Spaniels. In 1607, a book author ...
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2/6/2014 1:31:10 PM
Origin As early as the 13th century, Marco Polo wrote of seeing “dogs as big as donkeys” in his Far East wanderings. This ancient breed gained fame for its legendary fierceness as the outside guardian of Tibetan monasteries and also served as the fearless protector of ho...
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2/6/2014 1:50:29 PM
The Canadian Kennel Club congratulates Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his family on their newest addition to the family, a Portuguese Water Dog named Kenzie. The breed is also a favourite with President Barack Obama, who has owned Portuguese Water Dogs since 2009.
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5/13/2016 12:00:00 AM
Origin When the Deerhound actually came to Scotland remains a mystery although early portrayals are found in stone carvings from AD 800. It has been theorized that Greyhounds were brought to Britain by Phoenician traders and that the rough, weather-resistant coat evolved...
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2/6/2014 1:18:24 PM
These parasites aren’t just a nuisance; they can cause serious—and sometimes deadly—diseases. Let’s talk ticks. Or have a tick talk, if you will. Don't worry, this tick talk won’t involve any dance moves, but it will tell you all about an arachnid that survives off ...
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6/16/2021 3:18:56 PM
Mission was born to do agility and it shows. He has been in the Top 10 for the past five years, finally earning the #1 spot in 2018. More than just an agility star, Mission has also earned top-dog accolades in obedience and rally. We finally caught up with Mission’s breeder a...
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4/30/2019 1:00:00 PM
My name is Caroline Holicka, and I had the honour of representing Canada at the International Junior Handling Competition at Crufts this past March. It was one of the best experiences of my life, not only because I had the chance to compete with the best junior handlers in ...
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11/27/2018 7:45:49 AM
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