A look at the important task of puppy placement I always let the breeder pick my puppy out for me. That doesn’t mean that I don’t enjoy all the fun of buying a puppy from a responsible breeder. I get all the litter pictures and a visit or two with the litter before ...
/en/The-Dish/August-2023/Aces-in-Their-Places
8/22/2023 12:41:00 PM
In the barren expanses of the Canadian arctic, the Thule Inuit people have carved out an existence for millennia. A resourceful and hardy people, it is doubtful that the Inuit would have survived the harsh conditions without their beloved canine companions, known as “Qimmiq” ...
/en/The-Dish/August-2018/Understanding-the-Canadian-Eskimo-Dog
8/3/2018 2:52:25 PM
5 terms you should understand as you enter the world of showing dogs When you enter the world of dog shows, there’s so much to remember: your ring time, which ring you’re in, not to mention all the actual handling tips and techniques you’ve accumulated. There’s also to...
/en/The-Dish/September-2019/Five-Essential-Dog-Show-Words
9/3/2019 3:35:41 PM
“I love fireworks” said no dog ever. I consider it a cruel irony that the things I love most about fireworks – the sudden flashes, bright colours and echoing blasts – are the same things that make my best friend want to run and hide. While fun for humans, the loud, unexpec...
/en/The-Dish/June-2018/Why-don’t-dogs-like-fireworks
6/25/2018 2:29:13 PM
A few bits of advice to help those with a new puppy. I’ve written several blogs on puppies and will probably write dozens more. Since new puppy owners don’t have tons of spare time, I thought I would put together a quick list of tips to help puppy owners during the firs...
/en/The-Dish/March-2019/Quick-Tips-For-A-Happy-Puppy
3/22/2019 1:58:48 PM
The Canadian Kennel Club’s staff volunteers and member-ambassadors kept busy over Easter weekend, tending a booth at the well-attended Spring Canadian Pet Expo. Situated near the end of “Breeder’s Row,” the easily identifiable signature blue-and-white CKC booth proved to be a...
/en/The-Dish/April-2018/Public-Outreach-101-CKC-at-the-CPE
4/11/2018 1:58:21 PM
A popular tool that must be used with extreme caution While I share a common bond with all dog owners, I have a few dog care (or rather, lack of dog care) pet peeves. One is seeing a dog with overgrown nails. Another is owners not picking up after their dogs. The thi...
/en/The-Dish/August-2020/The-Retractable-Leash
8/12/2020 10:59:02 AM
Although many dog lovers in Canada may not have yet had the opportunity to meet a Bergamasco, once they do, they will remember the breed as they are hard to forget. The Bergamasco Shepherd is a rustic dog who originated in the northern Italian and Swiss Alpine regions. The ...
/en/The-Dish/August-2023/Meet-the-Bergamasco-Shepherd
8/2/2023 1:28:59 PM
Remembering Canada’s extinct dog breed For years I have kept the Canadian Kennel Club’s 125 year booklet. It’s a 20-page collection of letters remembering, celebrating, and paying tribute to the Club’s heritage and advocacy of purebred dogs. While the copy is interes...
/en/The-Dish/July-2020/The-Tahltan-Bear-Dog
7/21/2020 9:12:43 AM
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