Origin Sigismund Freiherr von Zedlitz und Neukirch was convinced that a cross between a Pointer and a Poodle was the only road to an ideal German pointing dog. In the first crossing, a black Poodle bitch named ‘Molly’ was bred to a Pointer named ‘Tell,’ descended from th...
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2/6/2014 1:27:50 PM
Origin The English Setter descends from Spanish land spaniels that ‘set’ game birds for the sportsmen’s nets, hence the name “setter.” Known in Britain since the 14th century, they were valued for their working ability rather than appearance. In 1825, Edward Laverack beg...
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2/6/2014 1:29:03 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 One of several hairless breeds found throughout the world is the Xoloitzcuintli (pronounced show-low-eats-queent-lee). The name is derived from that of the Aztec Indian god Xolotl and Itzcuintli, the Aztec word for dog. Many folk tales surround the breed, one bein...
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2/6/2014 1:40:20 PM
Origin The Doberman Pinscher takes its name from its creator, Louis Dobermann, who was a tax collector and dog warden in Germany. Not being engaged in the most popular of occupations, Dobermann wanted a dog that would be protective, alert and agile so he blended several ...
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2/6/2014 1:46:46 PM
Origin This ancient French mastiff breed first came to the attention of North Americans when it starred in the hit movie Turner and Hooch with Tom Hanks. In olden days, the Dogue de Bordeaux was used as a fighting dog and pitted against bears, bulls and wolves. It was be...
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2/6/2014 1:46:54 PM
Origin The “Apollo of Dogs” is not Danish as its name implies. The giant breed was developed in Germany, where it has been known since the Middle Ages. In the Fatherland, it is known as the Deutsche Dogge (German Mastiff) and was used originally to hunt wild boar, patrol...
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2/6/2014 1:47:18 PM
Origin Of ancient German origin, the Hovawart takes its name from a word that translates to “guardian of the estate.” References to dogs resembling the Hovawart have been found in drawings and writings as early as the 13th century. The Hovawart may have been one of the e...
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2/6/2014 1:47:47 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 ...
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2/6/2014 1:50:02 PM
Top Multi-Discipline Dogs - Official 2020 Results The CKC would like to congratulate all of our Multi-Discipline Top Dogs! The Top Multi-Discipline Dogs recognizes our dedicated members who hav...
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