Origin A Dutchman by the name of Korthals, who resided in Germany, set out to create a sporting dog that could rival the performance of English gun dogs. However, he wanted one that would be better adapted to working in extreme cold, on marshy ground and in thick undergr...
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2/6/2014 1:26:51 PM
Origin One of the oldest of the retriever breeds, the Curly has appeared in British sporting prints dating back 300 years. He was the first breed trained to retrieve game and deliver it back to the hunter. Because he was a ‘finished’ breed long before breeding records we...
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2/6/2014 1:28:05 PM
Origin The English Setter descends from Spanish land spaniels that ‘set’ game birds for the sportsmen’s nets, hence the name “setter.” Known in Britain since the 14th century, they were valued for their working ability rather than appearance. In 1825, Edward Laverack beg...
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2/6/2014 1:29:03 PM
Origin Sometimes called “the grey ghost of Weimar,” this steel-grey sporting breed was developed in Germany at the court of the Grand Duke Karl August of Weimar as an all-purpose gun dog for the nobility. The breed was thought to have been perfected about 1810 and was ca...
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2/6/2014 1:32:11 PM
Origin Marie Antoinette is said to have named this breed when she dubbed it, “La petite Papillon” or ‘little butterfly’ due to the erect, fringed ears. Generally thought of as a Franco-Belgian breed, this favourite pet of ladies of the court is believed to have originate...
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2/6/2014 1:39:21 PM
Origin Of ancient German origin, the Hovawart takes its name from a word that translates to “guardian of the estate.” References to dogs resembling the Hovawart have been found in drawings and writings as early as the 13th century. The Hovawart may have been one of the e...
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2/6/2014 1:47:47 PM
Who We Are The Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) is the primary registry body for purebred dogs in Canada and currently recognizes 193 breeds. As a non-profit organization, the CKC is dedicated to encouraging, guiding, and advancing the interests of purebred dogs and their respons...
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11/19/2013 10:54:28 AM
We realize how significant this event is for our members and for the first time, we offer those who were unable to attend the chance to view the AGM online.
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4/15/2015 12:00:00 AM
Following the BC government’s announcement to develop new legislation regarding standards of care for breeders of companion animals, CKC is working to ensure a consultation process that affords CKC a seat at the table, to create new animal welfare laws that will assist the ...
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3/11/2016 12:00:00 AM
In a follow up to our consultation with the BC government this past April, provincial representatives reached out to CKC this week seeking further engagement regarding the development of animal welfare laws that target irresponsible breeders.
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10/20/2016 12:00:00 AM
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