Against the picturesque backdrop of the Okanagan Valley, the National Finals for Juniors handlers in obedience and conformation took place on August 30 th and 31 st , 2024. Sixteen young handlers from across Canada gathered to share their passion. Sylvain Sirois, President ...
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9/11/2024 3:48:27 PM
Being aware of potential hazards can help you and your dog have a Happy Easter. Many families and friends gather this time of year to celebrate Easter and included in that guest list is, of course, our beloved dogs. While Easter is a fun and cherished holiday, as with a...
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4/17/2019 10:31:55 AM
Owning an endangered breed can be incredibly rewarding It’s no secret that what’s old is new again. As a millennial, I know that what used to be known as “used clothing” is now “vintage” and all the rage. Many of us have gone back to eating local and embracing a “farm- t...
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10/1/2019 3:35:08 PM
A Closer Look at Positive Reinforcement Training As many of us sit at home in quarantine during the pandemic, we are left with free time. What a wonderful time to spend with your dog and train! Many of us partake in training classes throughout the year, however now...
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6/18/2020 8:41:49 AM
Smart, friendly, and dashing A glamorous member of the Retriever family, the Golden's kind nature and incredible intelligence have kept them among Canada's most popular purebreds for over a quarter century. The Golden Retriever was de...
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1/27/2023 10:18:07 AM
Origin Bred as a hunting dog, the Shikoku – which was used mainly for hunting boar in the mountainous districts of the Kochi Prefecture of Japan – harks back to the medium-sized dogs of ancient times. The breed was designated as a Natural Monument in Japan in 1937. Today...
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2/6/2014 1:14:10 PM
Origin “This is the Corgi that wags, not wiggles,” is a comment made about the Cardigan Welsh Corgi considering that, unlike the Pembroke Corgi, the Cardi has a tail to wag. Some historians believe both the Cardigan and Pembroke Welsh Corgis may have descended from the S...
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2/6/2014 1:14:41 PM
Origin Though the earliest references to Beagles were in 15th-century writings, there are those who believe this breed harks back to 400 BC when similar small hounds were used for hunting by the ancient Greeks. Beagles are thought to have descended from dogs brought from...
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2/6/2014 1:15:41 PM
Origin The Black and Tan Coonhound is a direct descendant of the Bloodhounds brought to the English colony of Virginia. His initial job was to trail raccoons and help to rid farmers of this nuisance animal but night coon trials in the southern states have become a popula...
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2/6/2014 1:16:08 PM
Origin This member of the Dachshund family is based on the Standard Smooth but has terrier blood in its veins. The cross was done to improve the protective and weather-resistant qualities of the coat and to add terrier spark to the temperament. Because of the terrier cro...
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2/6/2014 1:18:17 PM
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