Origin The first of the Australian breeds to be recognized and exhibited in its native land, this breed made its debut in 1868 and was specifically designated as the Australian Terrier in 1899. Though opinions differ, most historians agree that breeds used to create thes...
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2/6/2014 1:32:53 PM
Origin Czechoslovakian geneticist Frantisek Horak wanted a breed of terrier that would work well in the open field as well as go to ground so he crossed the Scottish and Sealyham Terriers to create the Cesky Terrier in 1949. Also known as the Bohemian or Czech Terrier, t...
/en/Choosing-a-Dog/Choosing-a-Breed/Terriers/Cesky-Terrier
2/6/2014 1:37:07 PM
Origin This massive canine is an ancient breed that is believed to be descendants of the mighty Mastiffs that went to war with the Romans, fought in their circuses and protected their homes. A few of the breed survived through the centuries in the Naples, Italy, area. So...
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2/6/2014 1:49:10 PM
An update has been made to breed standards that reference cropping, docking and dewclaw removal to allow for freedom of choice, effective July 1, 2023, based on the following motion that was passed at the December 2022 Board meeting ...
/en/News/2023/July/Breed-Standards-Update-Allows-for-Choice-Re-Cropp
7/10/2023 12:00:00 AM
In view of the most recent announcement proposing breed-specific legislation in Montreal, CKC continues to reach out to government officials to reinforce our position, share our expertise and offer assistance in the development of legislation that is reasonable, enforceable an...
/en/News/2016/August/CKC-Continues-to-Work-with-Quebec-Officials-to-Pro
8/23/2016 12:00:00 AM
The Canadian Kennel Club is deeply concerned by the adoption of a breed-specific animal control bylaw in Montreal on September 27, 2016.
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9/28/2016 12:00:00 AM
Origin An ancient French herding breed, the Berger Picard is known as a coated breed without coat problems. The Picard, also called the Picardy Sheepdog, is a tousled canine with an air of casual elegance about him. The Picard almost disappeared during World War II but h...
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2/6/2014 1:10:40 PM
Origin It’s believed the ancestor of the Brussels Griffon was a breed known as the German Rat Dog, which was crossed with a variety of Toy breeds in the early 19th century. The breed has a rags-to-riches story, starting out as a ratter in the stables where the hansom cab...
/en/Choosing-a-Dog/Choosing-a-Breed/Toy-Dogs/Griffon-Brussels
2/6/2014 1:38:05 PM
Origin The early origins of this French water dog have been lost in the mists of time but its roots have been traced back to the Middle Ages. The first references to the breed appeared in the 14th century and the Barbet’s propensity for water, plus its ability to point a...
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2/6/2014 1:26:14 PM
Origin The Vizsla, or Hungarian Pointer, may be of ancient lineage or it may be a product of the last century, depending on which dog historian one chooses to believe. Those who favour the theory of the breed’s antiquity cite stone etchings from the 10th century and a 14...
/en/Choosing-a-Dog/Choosing-a-Breed/Sporting-Dogs/Vizsla-Smooth-Haired
2/6/2014 1:31:55 PM
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