Origin Stag hunting was once the sport of Britain’s landed gentry but when stag became scarce, they turned to pursuing the more abundant fox. The farmers’ hounds that were first used were reliable but slow and not suited to working with hunters on horseback. Early hunter...
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2/6/2014 1:18:56 PM
Origin A diminutive member of the ancient Spitz family, the miniature version of the American Eskimo has all the appealing qualities of the larger Eskie but in a small package. The breed was first registered in the U.S. in 1913 by the United Kennel Club and the name of A...
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2/6/2014 1:21:45 PM
The 2015 World Dog Show takes centrestage June 10 to 14, in Milan, Italy. Considered one of the largest dog shows in the world, this year’s event holds true to form, boasting a total entry of 29,416.
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6/8/2015 12:00:00 AM
All eyes will be on Moscow as it hosts the 2016 World Dog Show, June 23 to 26. In the event’s 45-year history, this is the first time the WDS will be held in Russia.
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6/14/2016 12:00:00 AM
Breeding dogs is hard work. You spend hours looking at prospective studs, then weeks or months waiting for your bitch to come in season. Once the litter is safely whelped, sleepless nights are exchanged for insanely busy days. I never tire of watching my puppies grow and deve...
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12/3/2013 3:56:01 PM
Adding a new member to your family can be an exciting and patience-trying experience, but don’t let your anticipation of your new arrival let you forget that not all individuals selling dogs or puppies are accountable, reputable breeders. Unfortunately, as more breeders ...
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7/24/2020 9:22:23 AM
Finding and developing a great repour with a CKC member breeder is well worth the time and effort. Member breeders spend a great deal of time planning their breeding programs. In fact, many accountable breeders use sires and dams from outside of Canada to help strengthen and i...
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8/18/2022 3:37:16 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 granddaddy of all Dachshunds was developed in Germany and used to hunt badger and fox since the 16th century. The name means “badger dog” in German and if ever a dog deserved to be designated as a terrier, it was the Dachshund since it was used to go to ground...
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2/6/2014 1:18:09 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
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