Origin Bred as a hunting dog, the Shikoku – which was used mainly for hunting boar in the mountainous districts of the Kochi Prefecture of Japan – harks back to the medium-sized dogs of ancient times. The breed was designated as a Natural Monument in Japan in 1937. Today...
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2/6/2014 1:14:10 PM
Origin A breed of truly ancient origin, early Basenjis were brought from their native central Africa and presented to the Pharaohs of Egypt as gifts. In Africa, the Basenji was prized as a speedy, silent and intelligent hunting dog. Famed as the “barkless dog,” this bree...
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2/6/2014 1:15:25 PM
Origin A breed of ancient origin, Tibetan Spaniels were bred in monasteries and used as watchdogs, ‘hot water bottles,’ and to turn prayer wheels for the monks. Because China and Tibet were closely linked at one time, it has been theorized that the Chinese gave Pekingese...
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2/6/2014 1:25:32 PM
Origin One of the world’s oldest and rarest breeds, the Xoloitzcuintli (pronounced show-low-eets-queent-lee) can be called the first dog of the Americas. The name is derived from the Aztec god Xolotl and the Aztec word for dog Itzcuintli. Highly prized for their curative...
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2/6/2014 1:25:47 PM
Origin Primarily a blend of the Australian and Yorkshire Terriers, the Silky was developed in Australia in the early 1900s. Differing opinions led to two separate standards being drawn up – one in Sydney and the other in Victoria. In the first instance, the breed was kno...
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2/6/2014 1:39:59 PM
Origin A modern descendant of the ancient Molossus dog, the Cane Corso is a medium-sized mastiff breed. Its ancestry dates back to AD 600 in its native Italy where it was originally used for hunting large game. The breed has also been employed as a cattle drover. The Can...
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2/6/2014 1:45:15 PM
On behalf of BFL Canada, CKC’s long-standing and trusted insurance partner, we would like to remind all clubs that their club liability and property insurance is due for renewal on Jan 30, 2017.
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1/5/2017 12:00:00 AM
On behalf of the Board of Directors, the Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Paul Eckford, Ph.D. as the new CKC Director in Zone 6, Ontario West.
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3/9/2017 12:00:00 AM
On behalf of BFL Canada, CKC’s long-standing and trusted insurance partner, we would like to remind all clubs that their club liability and property insurance is due for renewal on January 30, 2018. If you have not received your renewal notice, please contact BFL directly.
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1/8/2018 12:00:00 AM
Top Obedience Dogs - Official 2018 Results Meet Canada’s Top Obedience Dogs Though Lee says the two never set out to chase the coveted Top Dog spot, that is exactly where you will find them for the second year in a row. Driven by a shared love of the sport and each other...
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1/30/2019 8:55:33 AM
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