Origin The Mastiff, sometimes referred to as the Old English Mastiff, may have descended from giant, mastiff-type dogs brought to Britain by Phoenician traders in the 6th century BC. The Britons crossbred them with local fighting dogs and used the resulting canines to hu...
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2/6/2014 1:49:02 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
Recently, CKC received approval from AAFC for both the 2017 and 2020 referendums, approving 45 ROE that were included ...
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12/10/2021 12:00:00 AM
This is a reminder that the following breeds became eligible for competition in 2022 and 2023 ...
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3/14/2023 12:00:00 AM
Origin This slender and elegant sporting hound with its erect, mobile ears bears a striking resemblance to Anubis, the Egyptian “watchdog of the dead” and is believed to have originated in Egypt many centuries ago. Many likenesses of this unique breed have been found in ...
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2/6/2014 1:19:19 PM
Origin Largest of the Japanese Spitz breeds, the Akita was originally bred to hunt large game such as bear, deer and wild boar. The breed dates back approximately 300 years and takes its name from the Prefecture of Akita in northern Japan. In 1931, the Japanese Ministry ...
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2/6/2014 1:43:45 PM
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