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
Origin Largest of the Hungarian breeds, the Komondor’s reputation as a guardian of the flocks has earned him the accolade of “King of the Working Dogs” in his native land. The breed is believed to have descended from dogs brought to Hungary in the 10th century by the Mag...
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2/6/2014 1:48:08 PM
Origin In 1855, Heinrich Essig, a town councillor in Leonberg, Germany, crossed a Newfoundland with a St. Bernard. In his aim to create a large and powerful dog to use for draught work or a flock guardian, he then added other giant breeds including the Great Pyrenees. Th...
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2/6/2014 1:48:44 PM
Origin This massive canine is an ancient breed that is believed to be descendants of the mighty Mastiffs that went to war with the Romans, fought in their circuses and protected their homes. A few of the breed survived through the centuries in the Naples, Italy, area. So...
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2/6/2014 1:49:10 PM
Origin “The dog with Christmas in its face” is a member of the Spitz family. The Samoyed was bred and developed by the nomadic Samoyede tribes in northeast Siberia, north of the Arctic Circle. Samoyeds were valued for their versatility as sled, herding, guard and compani...
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2/6/2014 1:49:39 PM
Origin The Braque Français (French Pointer) is believed to have derived from dogs used to point game in the Mediterranean region as early as the 1300s. Toward the end of the 19th century, the large Braque Gascogne was bred with smaller short-haired pointers to produce the...
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12/4/2014 4:36:24 PM
The 2015 World Dog Show takes centrestage June 10 to 14, in Milan, Italy. Considered one of the largest dog shows in the world, this year’s event holds true to form, boasting a total entry of 29,416.
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6/8/2015 12:00:00 AM
All eyes will be on Moscow as it hosts the 2016 World Dog Show, June 23 to 26. In the event’s 45-year history, this is the first time the WDS will be held in Russia.
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6/14/2016 12:00:00 AM
CKC is gearing up for the 2020 elections, which means it’s time for you to have your say for who you want to represent your Zone on the CKC Board of Directors ...
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7/14/2020 12:00:00 AM
It’s time to have your say in this year’s election and referendums. CKC is your club - make your voice heard and have your say for who will help guide its progress ...
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11/1/2020 12:00:00 AM
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