Origin Largest of the Japanese Spitz breeds, the Akita was originally bred to hunt large game such as bear, deer and wild boar. The breed dates back approximately 300 years and takes its name from the Prefecture of Akita in northern Japan. In 1931, the Japanese Ministry ...
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2/6/2014 1:43:45 PM
Presented at the 2024 Annual General Meeting on June 1, 2024, we congratulate all of our deserving winners ...
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6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
What I know (so far) about the 144 th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show *all photos by Westminister Kennel Club* The title of this blog will come off as foolish to anyone who has ever been to the Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York City, or to anyone...
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1/10/2020 8:58:56 AM
Origin Since the Inuit people of Canada’s Arctic were known to have emigrated from Greenland many centuries ago bringing their sled dogs with them, it’s possible this hardy polar Spitz breed is the forerunner of our native Canadian Eskimo Dog. The relationship to other n...
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2/6/2014 1:47:39 PM
Origin As early as the 13th century, Marco Polo wrote of seeing “dogs as big as donkeys” in his Far East wanderings. This ancient breed gained fame for its legendary fierceness as the outside guardian of Tibetan monasteries and also served as the fearless protector of ho...
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2/6/2014 1:50:29 PM
When it comes to training, dogs are willing participants. For some trainers, running through their paces can be a challenge, but recent success stories have highlighted that having a physical disability isn’t a barrier to reaching the top.
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10/16/2015 12:00:00 AM
It’s time to submit nominations for the 2024 Chair’s Awards! ...
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4/5/2024 12:00:00 AM
We still need a CKC member representative from Prince Edward Island (PEI) to join CKC’s new national Advocacy Committee for the 2024-2026 term ...
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9/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Did your favourite breed make this year’s top 10? ...
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4/9/2021 12:00:00 AM
The annual gathering of Canada’s most talented young dog handlers was witness to an unprecedented display of friendly competition, camaraderie and sportsmanship when the 17 competitors from across our vast country convened for the Canadian Kennel Club Junior Handling Natio...
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11/13/2019 12:43:47 PM
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