Origin The Vallhund has long been treasured in its homeland for its cattle-herding ability, strength and stamina. Over the years, the breed’s beginning has been the subject of heated debate. With its close resemblance to the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, it may have been that th...
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2/6/2014 1:14:18 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
Breeds Bred to control a variety of livestock, Herding dogs have been developed to be well suited for their special functions. Lowslung Corgis and Swedish Vallhunds work as “heelers,” nipping at the heels of cattle to move them. Drovers, such as the Old English Sheepdog and...
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1/22/2014 9:46:52 AM
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...
/en/Choosing-a-Dog/Choosing-a-Breed/Toy-Dogs/Silky-Terrier
2/6/2014 1:39:59 PM
It was a great year for Canadians at the 139th Westminster Dog Show in February. In addition to the winner of Best in Show, the victorious Beagle, Miss P, GChX Tashtins Lookin For Trouble, we would like to pay tribute to the many other notable Canadian wins.
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3/11/2015 12:00:00 AM
We live in an on-demand world. Whether it’s food delivered to our doorstep, shopping online at any hour, scrolling through dating prospects on our phone, or getting lost in the world of TikTok videos, we have endless information at our fingertips. TikTok is where come...
/en/The-Dish/May-2023/Golden-Expectations
5/9/2023 1:08:59 PM
Although the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show began in 1877, the award for Best in Show was not presented until 1907. With the exception of 1923, when changes to the American Kennel Club rules were being made, the purple and gold rosette has been presented to 103 different dog...
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1/21/2019 1:58:51 PM
The Canadian Kennel Club welcomes the Australian Kelpie , the Lagotto Romagnolo and the Portuguese Sheepdog. Joining the Herding Group: the Australian Kelpie If someone was described as “hardworking like a Kelpie” - that’s someone you want on your team....
/en/The-Dish/December-2020/Meet-Canada’s-Newly-Recognized-Breeds-Part-4
12/21/2020 9:03:05 AM
It was another exciting Westminster Dog Show for Canada. Of the 120 Canadian dogs entered, 65 would receive a coveted WKC rosette...
/en/News/2018/February/A-Canadian-Win-Fit-for-the-Westminster-Record-Book
2/16/2018 12:00:00 AM
Origin Also known as Lapinkoira (Lapland dog), the Finnish Lapphund traces back to the historic hunting, and later herding dog of the Sami people who lived in regions of Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia above the Arctic Circle. The breed is a natural herder, used origi...
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2/6/2014 1:12:10 PM
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