Like so many of you, I’ve spent large chunks of my adult life in obedience venues. My perception at the time was that there was pleasure in a few brief moments of any trial day, but that you had to plow through a considerable amount of tedium to harvest it. Now, in the absen...
/en/The-Dish/December-2020/An-Ode-to-Obedience-Trials
12/4/2020 10:42:39 AM
I know, I know—a New Year resolutions blog in January - ground breaking. To be honest, I rarely make new year’s resolutions for myself apart from “keep up the good work, Champ” (just kidding). With all that 2020 brought, though, when I sat down at the start of t...
/en/The-Dish/January-2021/New-Year’s-Resolutions-for-You-and-Your-Dogs
1/25/2021 2:51:38 PM
Happy St. Patrick's Day! To help celebrate, this is the first of two entries dedicated entirely to the breeds of Ireland. As both of my parents are Irish immigrants, I am especially excited to showcase some of the gorgeous dogs of the Emerald Isle. This week we will celebr...
/en/The-Dish/March-2021/Celebrating-the-Breeds-of-Ireland-Part-1
3/12/2021 12:15:45 PM
You did your homework. You researched extensively on the breed, you contacted breed clubs, went to shows, and met breeders. You put your deposit down, went, and picked up a gorgeous puppy. Everyone compliments your puppy, and you know they are incredible, so why do you feel s...
/en/The-Dish/April-2021/The-Puppy-Blues
4/14/2021 10:12:28 AM
This year, the Canadian Kennel Club proudly announced three brand new member awards at the Annual General Meeting. Nominated by fellow CKC members, the awards recognize a recipient’s outstanding commitment, dedication and accomplishments that have positively impacted pureb...
/en/The-Dish/July-2021/Meet-Janet-Lynn-Leach-2021-CKC-National-Heritage
7/27/2021 11:28:34 AM
How to protect your dog from a bird attack While I was sitting in my backyard the other day, a hawk caught my eye as it glided over my yard. As I watched the hawk, it dawned on me that despite the numerous blogs I've written on puppy-proofing your home and preparing ...
/en/The-Dish/September-2021/Danger-in-the-Sky
9/22/2021 11:48:48 AM
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
A great gift idea for families buying a new puppy after the holidays We’ve all watched the scene in movies and on television shows. We’ve read about it in books since our childhood, and it plays out in countless advertisements this time of year. On Christmas morni...
/en/The-Dish/December-2021/Puppy-Baskets
12/23/2021 11:23:14 AM
Loyal, fast, and friendly A unique dog in many ways, while the Bedlington Terrier and their flashy haircuts wow audiences at big dog shows like Westminster, the breed actually has a much less glamorous past. Originally known as the Rothbury Terrier, the Be...
/en/The-Dish/January-2022/Meet-the-Bedlington-Terrier
1/27/2022 12:19:44 PM
What a blessing it would be if all of the breed clubs in Canada had a dedicated researcher like Borzoi Canada does. Judy A. Carleton, an award-winning historian and Borzoi breeder from Alberta dedicated nearly 2 years to collecting and researching the Borzoi’s early year...
/en/The-Dish/February-2022/Book-Review-Borzoi-in-Canada-The-Early-Years-189
2/10/2022 10:05:22 AM
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