Origin Known for over four hundred years in Belgium, the Schipperke (pronounced skipper-key) is most likely a descendant of the black sheepdog that was also the predecessor of the later Belgian Sheepdog variety known as the Groenendael. While the latter was bred larger, the...
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2/6/2014 1:25:08 PM
Origin Credit for the development of the Flat-coated Retriever is given to a sportsman, S.E. Shirley, whose other noteworthy accomplishment was the founding of The Kennel Club (England) in 1873 when he was just 29. How the Flat-coat was developed is not clear but it’s th...
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2/6/2014 1:28:35 PM
Origin Developed in Scotland, the Gordon Setter was stabilized by Alexander, the fourth Duke of Gordon, between 1770 and 1820. His purpose was to create a larger, heavier setter to adapt to the rugged Scottish countryside. It’s rumoured that some Collie and Bloodhound ge...
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2/6/2014 1:29:37 PM
Origin It’s likely that the West Highland White and several of the other terriers of Scotland came from the same root stock. Though many terriers were earth-coloured, there were some breeders who preferred white dogs, because of their visibility when working among rocks ...
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2/6/2014 1:36:15 PM
Origin Once the favourite breed of King Charles II of England, the small sporting spaniel was first dubbed the King Charles Spaniel. Then oriental breeds came into fashion and breeders began crossbreeding the spaniels to achieve a more snub-nosed, round-headed look. In 1...
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2/6/2014 1:36:59 PM
CKC, along with other stakeholders, has been in talks with CFIA ...
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6/5/2021 12:00:00 AM
Member Benefits from CKC’s Corporate Affiliates! In addition to deep discounts on our products and services, CKC members benefit from discounts and exclusive offers on a range of products and services specifically selected for breeders, clubs, dog show and performance eve...
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7/9/2014 12:13:33 PM
I have to admit that it makes me proud when visitors to my house comment on how they would “never know I have so many dogs”. Truth be told I only have 3 dogs currently so it’s not that many (in my opinion), but I do work hard to make sure my house does not smell like my house...
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10/27/2020 10:05:52 AM
Faithful, versatile, and active I write this blog with great excitement introducing the Canadian dog community to the Yakutian Laika. Joining the Working Group as a Listed breed, the Yakutian Laika hails from Russia's Far East Yakutia Republic by the Arctic Ocean. 1...
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6/21/2022 12:13:35 PM
Canadian pooches are dominating social media. Instagram has over 500 million active users on a daily basis. Instagram is favoured as a passive social media platform where users can look at pictures of their favourite things – travel destinations, fashion and, of course, dog...
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7/3/2018 1:36:38 PM
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