The field events are among the oldest of dog sports. Long before there were any formalized dog shows or obedience trials, dogs played a very important role in helping humans hunt for food, performing a variety of tasks from signaling the presence of game, retrieving it or cha...
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3/9/2018 10:24:27 AM
It’s not always easy to find a place for your dog to run and play when you live in a densely populated neighbourhood. When on-leash and on-concrete options won’t do, leash-free zones—also known as “dog parks”—become the go-to spaces for many dog owners in Canada’s urban and s...
/en/The-Dish/July-2018/4-Ways-to-Make-the-Most-of-Dog-Parks
7/9/2018 8:38:17 AM
A dog finding a bag of chips can lead to an owner’s worst nightmare in a matter of minutes. Doctors and personal trainers tell us to avoid potato chips – they are full of fat and salt, but did you know that Canada’s favourite snack also presents an enormous danger to your...
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7/17/2018 2:20:27 PM
It is often said that the dog’s sense of smell is a thousand times stronger than ours — a dog has more than 220 million olfactory receptors in its nose, while we have only 5 million. So while our nose can detect a scent we might recognize as “pizza,” a dog’s more sensitive no...
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9/6/2018 12:26:14 PM
Having your dog comfortable in taking an elevator can be a huge benefit for both of you. Living in a city condo means taking your dog in the elevator several times a day so it’s an incredibly important skill to master. But, if you live in rural Alberta, you may have nev...
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9/19/2018 11:48:24 AM
The awarding of Best In Show at the Elora Gorge Kennel Club Championship Shows on Saturday, December 29 signals the end of 2018 Dog Show and Obedience season in Canada. These festive shows in Kitchener, Ontario are generally a make or break event for dogs trying to move highe...
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1/17/2019 12:25:53 PM
The Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) is profoundly saddened by the passing of Phyllis Wolfish, a shining star in the Canadian dog fancy, who touched the lives of many, far and wide. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Phyllis’ family and friends during this difficult time and we wi...
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1/8/2019 1:38:18 PM
A collection from America’s dog show. You could say my memory is “selective”. I can’t always remember my postal code (it starts with an M..) but I can always recall who won Best in Show at Westminster in 1957 (it was Sunny Shay’s Afghan Hound CH Shirkhan of Grandeur). Becau...
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2/11/2019 1:52:29 PM
Max Magder November 28, 1927 - March 17, 2019 Dog breeder, exhibitor, All Breed Dog Judge, designer, inventor and successful businessman; Max Magder leaves a large void not easily filled. Our thoughts and prayers go to his family, especially his daughter Lori a...
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3/26/2019 10:12:14 AM
Recently I was eating breakfast with a colleague from work. Of course, as many of our conversations go, we began to chat about our dogs. Both of her dogs are mixed breeds and beautiful pets. Nonetheless, she has always expressed an interest in my tales of dog showing. I wa...
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3/28/2019 12:07:21 PM
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