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...
/en/Choosing-a-Dog/Choosing-a-Breed/Working-Dogs/Leonberger
2/6/2014 1:48:44 PM
Origin The Mastiff, sometimes referred to as the Old English Mastiff, may have descended from giant, mastiff-type dogs brought to Britain by Phoenician traders in the 6th century BC. The Britons crossbred them with local fighting dogs and used the resulting canines to hu...
/en/Choosing-a-Dog/Choosing-a-Breed/Working-Dogs/Mastiff
2/6/2014 1:49:02 PM
Origin This is the oldest and the original member of the trio of Schnauzers. A native of Germany, the breed was used as a herder and an efficient barnyard ratter. The breed has been depicted in paintings dating back to the 15th century. It was first exhibited in 1879 as ...
/en/Choosing-a-Dog/Choosing-a-Breed/Working-Dogs/Schnauzer-Standard
2/6/2014 1:50:02 PM
Origin The Braque Français (French Pointer) is believed to have derived from dogs used to point game in the Mediterranean region as early as the 1300s. Toward the end of the 19th century, the large Braque Gascogne was bred with smaller short-haired pointers to produce the...
/en/Choosing-a-Dog/Choosing-a-Breed/Sporting-Dogs/Braque-Francais-Pyrenees
12/4/2014 4:36:24 PM
In accordance with Chapter VI, Shows and Trials, Section G, Priority Rights, Subsection 4 of the Policy and Procedures Manual, this is to notify all Conformation and Obedience Clubs in Ontario that the priority dates listed below, previously held by the NORFOLK KENNEL & OBEDIE...
/en/News/2015/July/Notice-to-Conformation-Obedience-Clubs
7/6/2015 12:00:00 AM
Due to chilly temperatures and increased passenger and cargo loads expected over the holiday season, winter restrictions are in effect for the transportation of pets travelling by air.
/en/News/2015/December/Winter-Air-Travel-Restrictions-for-Pets
12/14/2015 12:00:00 AM
Following the BC government’s announcement to develop new legislation regarding standards of care for breeders of companion animals, CKC is working to ensure a consultation process that affords CKC a seat at the table, to create new animal welfare laws that will assist the ...
/en/News/2016/March/CKC-in-Positive-Talks-with-BC-SPCA-Re-Proposed-BC
3/11/2016 12:00:00 AM
Since breed-specific legislation was first proposed in Quebec and municipalities such as Montreal earlier this year, CKC has been working to affect positive change at the provincial and municipal level.
/en/News/2016/December/CKC-Shows-Support-for-Montreal-SPCA-Legal-Challeng
12/13/2016 12:00:00 AM
In accordance with Chapter VI, Shows and Trials, Section G, Priority Rights, Subsection 4 of the Policy and Procedures Manual, this is to notify all Conformation clubs in British Columbia, that the priority dates listed below have been released:
/en/News/2018/January/Notice-To-Conformation-Obedience-Clubs-in-Britis
1/15/2018 12:00:00 AM
Have you ever wanted to be a CKC-Licensed Judge?
/en/News/2018/August/Calling-all-Budding-CKC-Judges-Your-Time-Has-Come
8/15/2018 12:00:00 AM
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