Origin The Norwegian Elkhound has been honoured as the national dog of Norway. He descends from Spitz-type dogs known in Scandinavia since Viking times (AD 800-1000) and perhaps even earlier since archaeological findings in west Norway included two dog skeletons dating t...
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2/6/2014 1:19:42 PM
Origin The first of the Australian breeds to be recognized and exhibited in its native land, this breed made its debut in 1868 and was specifically designated as the Australian Terrier in 1899. Though opinions differ, most historians agree that breeds used to create thes...
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2/6/2014 1:32:53 PM
Origin Czechoslovakian geneticist Frantisek Horak wanted a breed of terrier that would work well in the open field as well as go to ground so he crossed the Scottish and Sealyham Terriers to create the Cesky Terrier in 1949. Also known as the Bohemian or Czech Terrier, t...
/en/Choosing-a-Dog/Choosing-a-Breed/Terriers/Cesky-Terrier
2/6/2014 1:37:07 PM
On July 24, 2019, the CKC By-laws were approved by Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada to include an amendment to ...
/en/News/2019/November/Update-regarding-registered-dog-name-length
11/1/2019 12:00:00 AM
Temporary policies for Conformation Judges have been approved by the CKC Board of Directors during the COVID-19 Pandemic ...
/en/News/2021/January/Attention-All-Conformation-Judges
1/14/2021 12:00:00 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...
/en/The-Dish/July-2018/Potato-Chip-Bags-a-serious-danger-to-our-dogs
7/17/2018 2:20:27 PM
A great way to introduce the public to purebred dogs As a writer and influencer for the Canadian Kennel Club I’m always thinking of ideas to introduce the public to purebred dogs or to remind them of the great, predictable qualities they have. While dog shows ...
/en/The-Dish/July-2019/Nanaimo-Kennel-Club’s-Parade-of-Breeds-a-Success
7/18/2019 3:24:29 PM
Origin With his roots in central Asia, the Puli was brought to Hungary by the Magyars about 1,000 years ago. Researchers believe the Puli may have a common ancestry with the Tibetan Terrier since both share so many physical characteristics and since both originated in As...
/en/Choosing-a-Dog/Choosing-a-Breed/Herding-Dogs/Puli
2/6/2014 1:13:55 PM
Origin The Pembroke Corgi may be a further development of the Cardigan Corgi. Suggested crosses to produce the smaller breed are the Schipperke and Pomeranian, both of which had been brought by Flemish weavers to Pembrokeshire, Wales, in the 12th century. The Lancashire ...
/en/Choosing-a-Dog/Choosing-a-Breed/Herding-Dogs/Welsh-Corgi-Pembroke
2/6/2014 1:14:49 PM
Origin One of four members of the bichon family, this breed was first known as the Bichon Teneriffe. The Bichon’s cheerful disposition won him friends among the aristocracy until fashions in pampered lapdogs changed. But the Bichon continued to flourish as a dog of the s...
/en/Choosing-a-Dog/Choosing-a-Breed/Non-Sporting-Dogs/Bichon-Frise
2/6/2014 1:22:03 PM
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