Origin First impressions of the Norwegian Lundehund might lead one to believe it’s a rather ordinary dog of the Spitz family. No way! The Lundehund was bred to climb cliffs on the Arctic islands off the Norwegian coast to search the rocky crevices and caves for puffins, ...
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2/6/2014 1:19:50 PM
Origin A breed of ancient origin, Tibetan Spaniels were bred in monasteries and used as watchdogs, ‘hot water bottles,’ and to turn prayer wheels for the monks. Because China and Tibet were closely linked at one time, it has been theorized that the Chinese gave Pekingese...
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2/6/2014 1:25:32 PM
Origin One of the oldest pointing dogs, the stately French Spaniel first gained fame in the Middle Ages. His style of freezing into the traditional point at the scent of a bird leads many to believe he may be the forerunner of today’s setter breeds. He was sufficiently w...
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2/6/2014 1:31:02 PM
Origin When Scotch Terriers were first discussed in print, it was noted there were two distinct types – one smooth-coated and high on leg, the other short-legged and rough-coated. It was from the latter that many of the better-known terriers evolved. The introduction of ...
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2/6/2014 1:35:28 PM
Origin A breed that enjoys worldwide popularity, the Fox Terrier began in England. It remained for American fanciers to breed the Fox Terrier down to Toy dimensions and popularize the breed, which is sometimes known as the Amertoy, the shortened form of American Toy Fox ...
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2/6/2014 1:40:06 PM
Origin The largest – and perhaps the oldest – of the four Swiss mountain breeds, the ‘Swissy’ descended from mastiffs that accompanied Caesar’s invading legions. Like the Bernese Mountain Dog, this breed was used to assist the farmer and butcher by guarding and driving l...
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2/6/2014 1:47:32 PM
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...
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2/6/2014 1:48:44 PM
Origin This massive canine is an ancient breed that is believed to be descendants of the mighty Mastiffs that went to war with the Romans, fought in their circuses and protected their homes. A few of the breed survived through the centuries in the Naples, Italy, area. So...
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2/6/2014 1:49:10 PM
Capturing the momentum of the successful Rules of Eligibility (ROE) referendum last year, the CKC is looking to move 17 listed breeds toward Full Recognition in this fall’s Special Referendum.
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6/23/2016 12:00:00 AM
Effective January 1, 2020, CKC will be recognizing Titles from Do More With Your Dog!® ...
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7/30/2019 12:00:00 AM
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