Breeds Bred to control a variety of livestock, Herding dogs have been developed to be well suited for their special functions. Lowslung Corgis and Swedish Vallhunds work as “heelers,” nipping at the heels of cattle to move them. Drovers, such as the Old English Sheepdog and...
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1/22/2014 9:46:52 AM
We live in an on-demand world. Whether it’s food delivered to our doorstep, shopping online at any hour, scrolling through dating prospects on our phone, or getting lost in the world of TikTok videos, we have endless information at our fingertips. TikTok is where come...
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5/9/2023 1:08:59 PM
Since breed-specific legislation was first proposed in Quebec and municipalities such as Montreal earlier this year, CKC has been working to affect positive change at the provincial and municipal level.
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12/13/2016 12:00:00 AM
Earlier this month, I was reflecting on all the great things that make Canada so unique: our landscape, our athletes, our artists, our cuisine and of course our fantastic purebred dogs. Canada currently has 4 dog breeds and 2 that are, sadly, extinct. This blog will focus on a...
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7/13/2021 1:33:14 PM
Origin The Vallhund has long been treasured in its homeland for its cattle-herding ability, strength and stamina. Over the years, the breed’s beginning has been the subject of heated debate. With its close resemblance to the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, it may have been that th...
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2/6/2014 1:14:18 PM
Origin Known as the “happy breed,” the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen or PBGV for short, is the smallest of four breeds of rough-coated French hounds. Of ancient origin, its history can be traced back to the 16th century. A popular sporting hound in France, it is used chie...
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2/6/2014 1:20:05 PM
Air Canada has recently introduced an embargo on brachycephalic dog breeds which prohibits select breeds from travelling as checked baggage and cargo, noting that brachycephalic breeds may continue to travel in the cabin with passengers.
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9/4/2015 12:00:00 AM
Origin An ancient member of the greyhound family, the Afghan was believed to have been brought from Arabia and Persia to Afghanistan where the breed’s long coat developed in response to the harsh climate. It was there on the border between Afghanistan and India that the ...
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2/6/2014 1:15:17 PM
Origin Known for over four hundred years in Belgium, the Schipperke (pronounced skipper-key) is most likely a descendant of the black sheepdog that was also the predecessor of the later Belgian Sheepdog variety known as the Groenendael. While the latter was bred larger, the...
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2/6/2014 1:25:08 PM
Origin Once the favourite breed of King Charles II of England, the small sporting spaniel was first dubbed the King Charles Spaniel. Then oriental breeds came into fashion and breeders began crossbreeding the spaniels to achieve a more snub-nosed, round-headed look. In 1...
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2/6/2014 1:36:59 PM
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