Origin Stag hunting was once the sport of Britain’s landed gentry but when stag became scarce, they turned to pursuing the more abundant fox. The farmers’ hounds that were first used were reliable but slow and not suited to working with hunters on horseback. Early hunter...
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2/6/2014 1:18:56 PM
Origin One of the world’s oldest breeds, the Saluki’s heritage dates back 9,000 years. The long-limbed sighthound is thought to have originated in Syria and spread to Egypt, Persia, India and Afghanistan. The breed name may have come from the Syrian town Seleukia, or the...
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2/6/2014 1:21:11 PM
Origin The Whippet and the Greyhound stem from common stock. However, it is generally conceded that the Whippet was bred to his present form in Britain, where he was known as “the poor man’s racehorse.” Whippet racing became a popular sport with the working class in the ...
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2/6/2014 1:21:21 PM
Origin No newcomer to the dog world, the Miniature Bull Terrier has been around for over 80 years. Early Miniatures came in a wide range of sizes with some as small as 4 lb (2 kg) and others close to the full-sized Bull Terrier. Because of the variation, the breed attrac...
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2/6/2014 1:33:21 PM
Origin Short-legged, game and tenacious little terriers have been known in the Western Highlands and Islands of Scotland for over 500 years. The stronghold of the Cairn Terrier was the Isle of Skye and the breed was first exhibited in 1909 as Short-haired Skyes. Skye Ter...
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2/6/2014 1:33:28 PM
Origin For many years, the Norfolk was the drop-eared version of the Norwich Terrier and shared its background, supposedly that of small Irish Terriers crossed with Border and Cairn Terriers. For 30 years, the two ear types – drop and prick – were shown together in compe...
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2/6/2014 1:34:58 PM
On behalf of BFL Canada, CKC’s long-standing and trusted insurance partner, we would like to remind all clubs that their club liability and property insurance is due for renewal on Jan 30, 2017.
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1/5/2017 12:00:00 AM
IT4YOU, the new CKC computer system, promises to provide valuable technology that will bring an improved online experience to our membership.
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9/15/2017 12:00:00 AM
On behalf of BFL Canada, CKC’s long-standing and trusted insurance partner, we would like to remind all clubs that their club liability and property insurance is due for renewal on January 30, 2018. If you have not received your renewal notice, please contact BFL directly.
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1/8/2018 12:00:00 AM
The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) is seeking feedback from its members regarding the revised position statement regarding “Elective and Non-therapeutic Veterinary Procedures for Cosmetic or Competitive Purposes (formerly Cosmetic Alteration)."
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4/10/2019 12:00:00 AM
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