Origin When Cocker Spaniels were imported to North America in the 1880s, the breed gradually changed as breeders produced a smaller dog, higher on leg, shorter in back, with a sloping topline, shorter muzzle, more domed skull, heavier coat and profuse leg furnishings. By...
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2/6/2014 1:29:58 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 The first named Terrier and the only breed to be named for a fictional character, the Dandie Dinmont acquired its unique name after Sir Walter Scott penned the novel Guy Mannering in 1814. In the book, the character Dandie Dinmont kept a strain of pepper-and-mustard ...
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2/6/2014 1:33:38 PM
Origin A dog of the Canadian Arctic, the Canadian Eskimo Dog is called ‘Qimmiq’ by the Inuit. The breed proved popular with Arctic explorers and earned a reputation as a sled dog that could pull the heaviest loads over the greatest distances on the least amount of food. ...
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2/6/2014 1:45:04 PM
Origin The history of the Hungarian Kuvasz can be traced back 7,000 years to its country of origin, Sumeria. It is believed to have descended from the Tibetan Mastiff and may be related to the Great Pyrenees and Maremma, which it greatly resembles. The breed was brought ...
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2/6/2014 1:48:25 PM
Origin Beef to feed the Roman legions travelled ‘on the hoof’ and the soldiers used mastiff-type dogs to drive and guard the cattle on the journey across Europe. Some were left behind to guard outposts established along the way. One of these was in the community of Rottw...
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2/6/2014 1:49:32 PM
Origin The nomadic Chukchi people of northeastern Siberia used a medium-sized working dog to pull their sleds and herd reindeer. In their isolated region, with no other dogs to crossbreed, the Chukchis mated the best of their dogs to each other and the type bred pure and...
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2/6/2014 1:50:11 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 CKC Foundation is pleased to announce up to $20,000 in funding for new “Pawsitivity” grants in 2015. Also, find out more about the November 29th fundraiser, held at the Caledon Dog Show.
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11/17/2014 12:00:00 AM
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
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