Origin Despite its appearance, the Min Pin is not a miniature Doberman Pinscher. In fact, the Miniature Pinscher is a much older German breed that predates the Doberman by some 200 years. It is thought to have been developed by crossing the German smooth-haired Pinscher ...
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2/6/2014 1:39:14 PM
Origin Marie Antoinette is said to have named this breed when she dubbed it, “La petite Papillon” or ‘little butterfly’ due to the erect, fringed ears. Generally thought of as a Franco-Belgian breed, this favourite pet of ladies of the court is believed to have originate...
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2/6/2014 1:39:21 PM
Origin The Pekingese may be a miniature edition of the ancient ‘Foo Dogs’ of China that were used to ward off evil spirits with their lion-like appearances. Earliest references to the breed date back to the 8th century. Ownership of the Pekingese was restricted to member...
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2/6/2014 1:39:29 PM
Origin Primarily a blend of the Australian and Yorkshire Terriers, the Silky was developed in Australia in the early 1900s. Differing opinions led to two separate standards being drawn up – one in Sydney and the other in Victoria. In the first instance, the breed was kno...
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2/6/2014 1:39:59 PM
Origin The “Apollo of Dogs” is not Danish as its name implies. The giant breed was developed in Germany, where it has been known since the Middle Ages. In the Fatherland, it is known as the Deutsche Dogge (German Mastiff) and was used originally to hunt wild boar, patrol...
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2/6/2014 1:47:18 PM
Origin Of ancient German origin, the Hovawart takes its name from a word that translates to “guardian of the estate.” References to dogs resembling the Hovawart have been found in drawings and writings as early as the 13th century. The Hovawart may have been one of the e...
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2/6/2014 1:47:47 PM
A big part of the IT4You project objective is to ensure that our members are heard. In order to do that we are attending events and talking to Club executives, breeders, handlers, exhibitors, show secretaries, and judges.
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10/16/2015 12:00:00 AM
Join us at the CKC Breeders’ Village at the Canadian Pet Expo, held at the International Centre in Mississauga from April 14 to 16th, for a special Canada 150 theme.
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3/9/2017 12:00:00 AM
Last year, inspired by the unprecedented achievement of Charlie MacMillan and Fly’R for placing in the Top 10 all breeds in two disciplines for six consecutive years, the CKC added a new category of Top Dogs to recognize participants that successfully competed in a variety of ...
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4/18/2017 12:00:00 AM
Effective January 1 2019, CKC will be recognizing Titles from CKC Approved Therapy Dog Organizations.
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4/4/2018 12:00:00 AM
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