Origin A true Spitz breed in miniature, the Pomeranian is the smallest member of that family of northern breeds. But that wasn’t always the case. The original Pomeranian weighed up to 30 lb (13.5 kg). When the breed was imported to Britain during the reign of Queen Victo...
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2/6/2014 1:39:37 PM
Origin A far cry from the diminutive glamorous breed of today, early Yorkshire Terriers were developed in the north of England in the mid-19th century for the job of dispatching rats in the coal pits and cotton mills. They were also featured combatants in rat-killing con...
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2/6/2014 1:40:37 PM
Origin The history of the Hungarian Kuvasz can be traced back 7,000 years to its country of origin, Sumeria. It is believed to have descended from the Tibetan Mastiff and may be related to the Great Pyrenees and Maremma, which it greatly resembles. The breed was brought ...
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2/6/2014 1:48:25 PM
Origin Beef to feed the Roman legions travelled ‘on the hoof’ and the soldiers used mastiff-type dogs to drive and guard the cattle on the journey across Europe. Some were left behind to guard outposts established along the way. One of these was in the community of Rottw...
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2/6/2014 1:49:32 PM
Origin Credited with saving more than 2,500 travellers lost in the snow, this breed was named for the Hospice du Grand Saint Bernard in Switzerland, where the monks have bred these large dogs since the 17th century. It seems probable that the Saint developed from the heavy ...
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2/6/2014 1:50:18 PM
Effective January 1 2019, CKC will be recognizing Titles from CKC Approved Therapy Dog Organizations.
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8/29/2018 12:00:00 AM
Origin The Parson Russell’s heritage goes back to the Rev. John Russell, who bred a predominantly white terrier, long in the leg, rangy and racy, with the stamina required to run with hounds in pursuit of fox. Descended from the fox-hunting terriers of the late 18th and ...
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2/3/2021 10:47:27 AM
Enjoy cottage country safely with your best friend Dogs and cottages seem to go hand in hand: the great outdoors and lots of free time to spend with your best friend. So many of my fondest cottage memories involve my dogs, and each summer I look forward to making more...
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5/13/2019 2:00:00 PM
While so many Canadians shudder at the thought of February weather, I along with countless other members of the Canadian dog fancy count down the days until we can go down to Manhattan (a trip to a spot sometimes colder than where we left) to take in Westminster Week. I wa...
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6/23/2021 9:21:40 AM
Full Results PDF In 2022, many of us celebrated a return to dog shows after the pandemic. We got to travel again, catch up with dearly missed friends, and celebrate beautiful dogs both mature and new puppies we raised during periods of lockdowns. The Top Show Dogs sy...
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4/27/2023 9:14:22 AM
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