Origin Spaniels are thought to take their name from Hispania, the old word for Spain, which is considered the country of origin for these breeds. Various sizes and shapes of spaniels have been known in Britain and throughout Europe since the 14th century. In 1677, a writ...
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2/6/2014 1:30:40 PM
Origin The Wire Fox Terrier was created by breeding the smooth variety with the rough-coated Black and Tan Terrier. Though the Wire is the more recent of the two, paintings of the dogs confirm that both coat varieties have been around since the middle of the 18th century...
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2/6/2014 1:34:11 PM
Origin The Glen of Imaal Terrier is not a newcomer but simply an old breed that has been ignored for many years. One of Ireland’s four native terrier breeds, the Glen of Imaal Terrier dates back over 350 years. Very much a local breed, it was confined to the bleak area o...
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2/6/2014 1:34:17 PM
Origin Known in Ireland for more than two centuries, the Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier was the poor man’s hunting dog, a slayer of vermin, a herding dog and a watchdog. Wheatens are thought to be one of the ancestors of the Kerry Blue Terrier. The tousled-looking farmer’s ...
/en/Choosing-a-Dog/Choosing-a-Breed/Terriers/Soft-coated-Wheaten-Terrier
2/6/2014 1:35:50 PM
Origin Once the favourite breed of King Charles II of England, the small sporting spaniel was first dubbed the King Charles Spaniel. Then oriental breeds came into fashion and breeders began crossbreeding the spaniels to achieve a more snub-nosed, round-headed look. In 1...
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2/6/2014 1:36:59 PM
In a move that will broaden its scope and inclusiveness, the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) is pleased to announce that, as of July 1, 2014, mixed-breed and unrecognized-breed dogs (purebred from CKC recognized registries) will be able to compete in CKC Agility, Obedience and Rall...
/en/News/2014/May/Mixed-Breed-and-Unrecognized-Breed-Dogs-to-Compete
5/1/2014 12:00:00 AM
To ensure the safety and welfare of our dogs given the recent Canine Influenza outbreak in the U.S., The Canadian Kennel Club recommends that all judges at CKC events refrain, whenever possible, from contact with the dog’s mouth and sanitize their hands after contact with each...
/en/News/2015/May/CKC-Advises-Judges-Take-Precautionary-Measures
5/15/2015 12:00:00 AM
With an entry of 113 dogs and 68 ‘brags,’ and an exciting final lineup for BIS judge Dr. Meen—our past CKC President and former long-serving Chairman of the Board—it was another impressive year for Canadians at the 140th Westminster Dog Show.
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2/17/2016 12:00:00 AM
The CKC Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointments of CKC Life Member Virginia Lyne, Honourary Chair, and Dr. Greg Keefe, Honourary Veterinarian ...
/en/News/2019/April/CKC-announces-honourary-appointments
4/29/2019 12:00:00 AM
It has been almost one month since the new online Portal was launched and I want to update you ...
/en/News/2019/December/Update-from-the-Executive-Director
12/5/2019 12:00:00 AM
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