Origin Despite its name, the smallest of the Greyhound breeds originated in Egypt over 2,000 years ago and is believed to have resulted from the matings of small Greyhounds. Eventually, the breed was brought to Italy by Roman soldiers where it quickly became the favourit...
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2/6/2014 1:34:31 PM
Origin Poaching game on large British estates had gone on for years, but by the end of the 19th century, it carried a death sentence if the poacher was apprehended. Knowing the penalty, poachers went armed to kill the gamekeeper rather than be caught. Gamekeepers needed ...
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2/6/2014 1:44:36 PM
Origin Largest of the Japanese Spitz breeds, the Akita was originally bred to hunt large game such as bear, deer and wild boar. The breed dates back approximately 300 years and takes its name from the Prefecture of Akita in northern Japan. In 1931, the Japanese Ministry ...
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2/6/2014 1:43:45 PM
Origin The only breed of dog with spots, the Dalmatian has been known throughout Europe since the Middle Ages, as evidenced in paintings. But theories of the breed’s origins are not well defined. He takes his name from Dalmatia, now a part of the Republic of Croatia. The...
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2/6/2014 1:23:37 PM
Ways to connect in order to educate the public and protect our dogs It's not always easy being an advocate for purebred dogs. It often seems like an uphill struggle with the constant influx of "designer breeds", for-profit animal rescue organizations, and ignorant m...
/en/The-Dish/December-2023/How-to-Support-Purebred-Dogs-in-Your-Day-to-Day-Li
12/11/2023 3:57:45 PM
Origin Paintings and archaeological findings suggest that the Berger des Pyrenees or Pyrenean Shepherd Dog has been known in the Pyrenees Mountains for hundreds of years but they proved to be a well-kept secret. Smallest of the French herding breeds, the pixie-faced litt...
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2/6/2014 1:26:22 PM
Full Results PDF Obedience trials were designed to test the dog’s suitability as a good companion. Basic tests include heeling (on and off lead), Sit, Stand, Stay and coming when called. At more advanced levels, dogs are asked to jump, retrieve, respond to signals, and ...
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3/28/2024 11:07:49 AM
Find the perfect gift for the dog lover in your life. The great thing about being a dog lover is that everyone has an idea of what to get you for Christmas. The tough part about being a dog lover is that many of your loved ones don’t really know what you would really lo...
/en/The-Dish/December-2018/Gifts-for-Dog-Lovers
12/21/2018 9:28:50 AM
You WILL survive this phase with some knowledge, tricks and many withdrawals from your pool of patience! “What happened to my good puppy?” countless dedicated owners have asked themselves once their beloved pet turns 6 months mark and enters their “teenage months”. This...
/en/The-Dish/October-2019/Your-Adolescent-Dog
10/21/2019 12:40:54 PM
Food and Fashion Expo 2015 may have earned the world's attention, but for canine enthusiasts looking for a way to spend summer vacation time, there was a more important reason to visit Milan, Italy - the annual FCI World Winner Dog Show, held over June 10-14, at the Rho Exhibi...
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7/9/2015 12:00:00 AM
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