Origin Up until its time of development as a pure breed in the United States, the origin of the long-coated version of the Chihuahua is identical to that of the short-coated variety. The long, soft coat is thought to have been achieved by crossbreeding the Short Coat wit...
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2/6/2014 1:37:14 PM
Origin Dog historians tend to believe the English Toy Spaniel originated in Japan, was taken to Spain and then to England. The breed caught the fancy of nobility there. Mary, Queen of Scots, kept a number of them and one hid beneath her skirts at the time of her executio...
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2/6/2014 1:37:57 PM
Origin Despite its appearance, the Min Pin is not a miniature Doberman Pinscher. In fact, the Miniature Pinscher is a much older German breed that predates the Doberman by some 200 years. It is thought to have been developed by crossing the German smooth-haired Pinscher ...
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2/6/2014 1:39:14 PM
Origin Primarily a blend of the Australian and Yorkshire Terriers, the Silky was developed in Australia in the early 1900s. Differing opinions led to two separate standards being drawn up – one in Sydney and the other in Victoria. In the first instance, the breed was kno...
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2/6/2014 1:39:59 PM
Origin A comparatively new breed, the Black Russian Terrier was developed by Soviet dog fanciers in the 1960s. In their efforts to create a large, working terrier, they used the Giant Schnauzer and crossed it with the Airedale, Rottweiler and a few other sizable breeds. ...
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2/6/2014 1:44:21 PM
Origin In 1855, Heinrich Essig, a town councillor in Leonberg, Germany, crossed a Newfoundland with a St. Bernard. In his aim to create a large and powerful dog to use for draught work or a flock guardian, he then added other giant breeds including the Great Pyrenees. Th...
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2/6/2014 1:48:44 PM
Aimée Llewellyn-Zaidi Aimée Llewellyn-Zaidi is the Project Director for The International Partnership for Dogs (IPFD) Harmonization of Genetic Testing in Dogs (HGTD). The IPFD is a non-profit global organization bringing together geneticists, breeders, veterina...
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7/7/2022 11:12:25 AM
From dog and cat competitions and exotic bird displays to goat agility and horse demos, there was something for everyone at the All About Pets Show in Mississauga, ON., April 18 th - 20 th 2014. It was an animal extravaganza and CKC was thrilled to be a part of the wonder...
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6/12/2014 12:00:00 AM
It is with great pride that we congratulate Dr. Richard Meen on his appointment as the Best in Show Judge at the 2016 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
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5/6/2015 12:00:00 AM
Thinking of flying with your dog this summer? Be sure to check with your airline carrier as there may be pet travel restrictions due to high temperatures and heavy loads during peak summer travel periods.
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5/22/2015 12:00:00 AM
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