Origin The Eurasier is a modern breed developed about 50 years ago by Prof. Julius Wipfel in Germany. To create a large and distinctive Spitz type of dog with beautiful colours and a mellow character, he crossed Chow Chow males with large German Wolfspitz (Keeshond-type)...
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2/6/2014 1:47:12 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...
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2/6/2014 1:38:05 PM
Origin An ancient member of the greyhound family, the Afghan was believed to have been brought from Arabia and Persia to Afghanistan where the breed’s long coat developed in response to the harsh climate. It was there on the border between Afghanistan and India that the ...
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2/6/2014 1:15:17 PM
Origin As a working terrier of East Anglia, the Norwich was believed to have been developed by crossing small Irish Terriers with other short-legged terrier breeds. Once known as ‘Cantab Terriers,’ the game and hardy little dogs were useful on the hunt, in the stableyard...
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2/6/2014 1:35:05 PM
Origin The fighting bull-and-terrier breeds of the 1800s spawned the more peaceable AmStaff. In its formative years, the breed was known as the Yankee Terrier, the Half-and-Half or the American Bull Terrier. It was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936 as the St...
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2/6/2014 1:32:45 PM
Origin Although white Spitz-like dogs were known in Japan from about 1900, the breed didn’t become established until after World War II. Bearing a remarkable physical resemblance to the Samoyed, it is considerably smaller in size. The British Kennel Club recognized the b...
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2/6/2014 1:24:03 PM
Origin The Boxer was developed in Munich, Germany, toward the end of the 19th century. Aiming to produce a medium-sized security dog, breeders combined the Bulldog with the mastiff-type Bullenbeisser. The breed was first registered in Germany in 1904 but attracted little...
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2/6/2014 1:44:29 PM
It’s hard to imagine a more heart-warming sight. As Christmas morning dawns, an excited child scrambles to the tree, unwrapping a large box tied with a bow. Inside, his or her new puppy awaits. Screams of delight ensue and the perfect Christmas morning Youtube video is bor...
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12/18/2017 11:28:28 AM
Having your dog comfortable in taking an elevator can be a huge benefit for both of you. Living in a city condo means taking your dog in the elevator several times a day so it’s an incredibly important skill to master. But, if you live in rural Alberta, you may have nev...
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9/19/2018 11:48:24 AM
Make the most of WKC as a spectator! *all photos provided by Westminster Kennel Club* As a child, I watched the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show every year with my father. I used to tell my dad while watching the competition that one day I would be there. The firs...
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