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
Lost Your Dog? LOST YOUR DOG? NEED TO UPDATE YOUR DOG’S CONTACT INFORMATION? Call the CANADACHIP Recovery Line: Call 1-800-396-1896 Microchips Facts A microchip is a very small capsule about the size of a grain of rice that contains a computer chip which stores an...
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10/11/2024 2:03:35 PM
Origin The Bloodhound descended from the St. Hubert Hounds brought to Britain at the time of the Norman invasion in 1066. Best known of all scent hounds, the breed is blessed with an incredible sense of smell. The mournful-looking dog with its long, sweeping ears was fir...
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2/6/2014 1:15:49 PM
Origin The early origins of this French water dog have been lost in the mists of time but its roots have been traced back to the Middle Ages. The first references to the breed appeared in the 14th century and the Barbet’s propensity for water, plus its ability to point a...
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2/6/2014 1:26:14 PM
Origin The appealing, curly-coated Lagotto is an ancient breed of water retriever from the lowlands of Comacchio and marshlands of Ravenna, Italy. However, over the years, the marshlands were drained and turned into farmland and the Lagotto lost his job. But it wasn’t long ...
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2/6/2014 1:27:08 PM
Origin In the 1870s, coal miners in England’s Northumberland county came up with a terrier-of-all-work that could swim down an otter, draw a badger, dispatch vermin, run down a rabbit and hold his own in a fight. To add to its swiftness, it was crossed with the Whippet, ...
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2/6/2014 1:33:00 PM
Careful consideration, trust and intuition is needed when hiring this member of your dog’s care team. Benefits of a Dog Walker Many of us lead busy lives and work outside the home. It’s not unusual for a dog owner to be away from the home for 10 hours a day. I pers...
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“The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown” - H. P. Lovecraft If the horror genre was a breed of dog it would unequivocally be the Rottweiler. One of the most commonly and criminally misunderstoo...
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10/30/2017 11:32:00 AM
How to have a safe and happy Halloween with your dog Halloween can be great fun for us, but the strangers, costumes, noises and disruption in routine can be very stressful for our dogs. Because your dog will probably not see Halloween in the same fun-filled light as...
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10/31/2019 9:53:13 AM
First, whether you find your new best friend at a shelter/rescue or from a breeder, its important to choose wisely and only work with reputable people. At the CKC, we love dogs. All dogs. Best in Show winning purebreds to High in Trial scoring mixed breeds to majestic wild wo...
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