Origin A descendant of Britain’s Black and Tan Terrier, the Manchester was bred as a “ratting machine.” Its prime purpose was to keep the farm rabbit and rat population under control. The breed was respected for its prowess in the rat pit and one dog, ‘Billy,’ is reporte...
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2/6/2014 1:34:52 PM
Origin Once the favourite breed of King Charles II of England, the small sporting spaniel was first dubbed the King Charles Spaniel. Then oriental breeds came into fashion and breeders began crossbreeding the spaniels to achieve a more snub-nosed, round-headed look. In 1...
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2/6/2014 1:36:59 PM
Origin Like the Manchester Terrier, the Toy version was developed from the old English Black and Tan Terrier, known in Britain for some 400 years. Like his larger relative, the Toy triumphed as a ratter. Despite his small stature, he was formidable to vermin as was demon...
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2/6/2014 1:40:13 PM
Origin There are differing opinions on how the Newfoundland breed came about. Some believe the breed’s progenitor was the Tibetan Mastiff, which may have migrated to both Newfoundland and Scandinavia. There are those who theorize Leif Ericsson brought the Viking ‘bear do...
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2/6/2014 1:49:17 PM
Origin The largest of the three Schnauzer breeds, the Giant Schnauzer is believed to have originated in the area around Munich, Germany. Over the years, it has been known as the Münchener Dog and the Riesenschnauser. From the 15th century, these dogs were used to drive catt...
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2/6/2014 1:49:54 PM
2016 Top Coursing Dogs - 2016 CKC Official Results 2016 Top Pointing Dogs - 2016 CKC Official Result s 2016 Top Retrievers - 2016 CKC Official Results 2016 Top Field Spaniels - 2016 CKC Official Results We a...
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2/1/2018 4:48:22 PM
How to Get Started: Getting started in Junior Handling is easy! The best way to get to know dog shows is to attend a Junior Handling competition near you. Check our Event Calendar for upcoming Junior Handling events in Conformation and Obedience. Some competitions ...
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7/13/2018 3:41:03 PM
Top Show Dog - 2018 Official Results Meet Canada’s Top Show Dogs This is the second win for a Kerry Blue and only the seventh terrier in Top Dog’s 56-year history to finish in the #1 spot. Lois’s dream came true when approached by Marcel Bourgon to lease ‘Xavier’ for t...
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1/29/2019 11:02:03 AM
Top Coursing Dogs - Full Results PDF Top Pointing Dogs - Full Results PDF Top Field Beagles - Full Results PDF Top Field Spaniels - Full Results PDF Top Retrievers - Full Results PDF From showing off their incredible speed to hunting feathered and fu...
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5/31/2021 2:24:10 PM
In a move that will broaden its scope and inclusiveness, the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) is pleased to announce that, as of July 1, 2014, mixed-breed and unrecognized-breed dogs (purebred from CKC recognized registries) will be able to compete in CKC Agility, Obedience and Rall...
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5/1/2014 12:00:00 AM
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