Origin The ancient Chinese Chow Chow dates back to the Han Dynasty about 150 BC, though some historians theorize that the breed may be even older. It was originally used as a hunting dog and one Chinese emperor about the 7th century AD was said to have had a kennel of 2,...
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2/6/2014 1:23:28 PM
Origin The lineage of the American Foxhound goes back to English packhounds imported to Virginia and Maryland in 1650. They were initially kept busy helping farmers control the fox population, which pillaged livestock and destroyed property. As the need for their extermi...
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2/6/2014 1:18:48 PM
Origin A Dutchman by the name of Korthals, who resided in Germany, set out to create a sporting dog that could rival the performance of English gun dogs. However, he wanted one that would be better adapted to working in extreme cold, on marshy ground and in thick undergr...
/en/Choosing-a-Dog/Choosing-a-Breed/Sporting-Dogs/Griffon-Wire-Haired-Pointing
2/6/2014 1:26:51 PM
Origin A descendant of the Old English Black and Tan Terrier, the Welsh has been known in Wales since 1737. Some of Britain’s earliest sporting prints feature rough-coated black-and-tan terriers strikingly similar to the modern Welsh. A true working terrier, the Welsh wa...
/en/Choosing-a-Dog/Choosing-a-Breed/Terriers/Welsh-Terrier
2/6/2014 1:36:04 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...
/en/Choosing-a-Dog/Choosing-a-Breed/Toy-Dogs/Papillon
2/6/2014 1:39:21 PM
Origin This breed had its beginnings with an Inuit tribe known as the Mahlemuts. A powerful freighting dog, the Mal was the choice of many polar explorers. Temperament Affectionate and friendly, but definitely strong-willed, the Malamute is patient with children b...
/en/Choosing-a-Dog/Choosing-a-Breed/Working-Dogs/Alaskan-Malamute
2/6/2014 1:43:54 PM
With over 3000 CKC sanctioned events held across Canada in an average year, there are literally thousands of opportunities for you to enjoy great fun with your canine companion and meet other dog lovers! If you haven't decided which style of event appeals most to you and...
/en/The-Dish/October-2021/How-to-Enter-Your-Dog-in-a-CKC-Event
10/22/2021 10:28:40 AM
In collaboration with The Kennel Club, the CKC has added another avenue in which exhibitors can qualify their dogs for the world’s largest benched dog show. The Renaissance Dog Association Show held in Chilliwack, B.C. has been designated as a qualifying show.
/en/News/2017/September/CKC-Adds-New-Qualifying-Show-for-Crufts-2019
9/18/2017 12:00:00 AM
Origin When the right to hunt game was no longer restricted to nobility, the average German sportsman wanted an all-purpose dog, a companion that could hunt fur or feather on land or over water. The development of the German Short-haired Pointer began between 1870 and 18...
/en/Choosing-a-Dog/Choosing-a-Breed/Sporting-Dogs/Pointer-German-Short-haired
2/6/2014 1:27:35 PM
We are thrilled to announce the amendment to the eligibility for Crufts 2019 to allow the top five dogs from each breed according to the Top Show Dog Point system.
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4/2/2018 12:00:00 AM
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