Origin The Beardie most likely descended from the shaggy-haired herding dogs of Europe and the theory has been advanced that they may have resulted from mixing Polish Lowland Sheepdogs imported into Scotland with local farm dogs. They were quite popular as herders and dr...
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2/6/2014 1:10:04 PM
Origin Once known as the rarest breed in the world, the ancient Chinese Shar-Pei teetered on the brink of extinction in the early 1970s when a Hong Kong fancier appealed to Americans for help in saving the breed. North Americans responded, attracted by the unusual appear...
/en/Choosing-a-Dog/Choosing-a-Breed/Non-Sporting-Dogs/Chinese-Shar-Pei
2/6/2014 1:23:19 PM
Origin The “gun dog par excellence” was named for the work he does – pointing game for the hunter. Britain is the breed’s country of development though the lineage traces back to a number of imported European sporting breeds. Because European dogs were too slow afield fo...
/en/Choosing-a-Dog/Choosing-a-Breed/Sporting-Dogs/Pointer
2/6/2014 1:27:16 PM
Origin Developed in Scotland, the Gordon Setter was stabilized by Alexander, the fourth Duke of Gordon, between 1770 and 1820. His purpose was to create a larger, heavier setter to adapt to the rugged Scottish countryside. It’s rumoured that some Collie and Bloodhound ge...
/en/Choosing-a-Dog/Choosing-a-Breed/Sporting-Dogs/Setter-Gordon
2/6/2014 1:29:37 PM
Origin Spaniels are thought to take their name from Hispania, the old word for Spain, which is considered the country of origin for these breeds. Various sizes and shapes of spaniels have been known in Britain and throughout Europe since the 14th century. In 1677, a writ...
/en/Choosing-a-Dog/Choosing-a-Breed/Sporting-Dogs/Spaniel-English-Cocker
2/6/2014 1:30:40 PM
Origin A true Spitz breed in miniature, the Pomeranian is the smallest member of that family of northern breeds. But that wasn’t always the case. The original Pomeranian weighed up to 30 lb (13.5 kg). When the breed was imported to Britain during the reign of Queen Victo...
/en/Choosing-a-Dog/Choosing-a-Breed/Toy-Dogs/Pomeranian
2/6/2014 1:39:37 PM
A group of six Canadian dog enthusiasts flew to the Scottish Borders in February following a call for help from British breeders of the ancient and endangered Dandie Dinmont Terrier.
/en/News/2015/March/Canadians-Fly-to-Scotland-to-Save-British-Breed
3/10/2015 12:00:00 AM
The U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has informed CKC that they have updated their policy for dog owners and importers seeking to bring a dog into the United States.
/en/News/2018/December/Important-Update-to-CDC-Dog-Importation-Policy-for
12/19/2018 12:00:00 AM
On Thursday, July 4, CKC sent a notice in an effort to keep members informed on the changing Alberta Veterinary Medical Association (ABVMA) policies in ...
/en/News/2019/July/Members-Encouraged-to-Submit-Feedback-Re-ABVMA-In
7/10/2019 12:00:00 AM
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) provides the following recommendations regarding animals and COVID-19. As the situation continues to evolve, more information will be provided as it becomes available.
/en/News/2020/March/Animals-and-COVID-19
3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM
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