Origin Marie Antoinette is said to have named this breed when she dubbed it, “La petite Papillon” or ‘little butterfly’ due to the erect, fringed ears. Generally thought of as a Franco-Belgian breed, this favourite pet of ladies of the court is believed to have originate...
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2/6/2014 1:39:21 PM
Origin Largest of the Hungarian breeds, the Komondor’s reputation as a guardian of the flocks has earned him the accolade of “King of the Working Dogs” in his native land. The breed is believed to have descended from dogs brought to Hungary in the 10th century by the Mag...
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2/6/2014 1:48:08 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
Origin The fighting bull-and-terrier breeds of the 1800s spawned the more peaceable AmStaff. In its formative years, the breed was known as the Yankee Terrier, the Half-and-Half or the American Bull Terrier. It was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936 as the St...
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2/6/2014 1:32:45 PM
We have been busy advocating on your behalf over the last month and would like to provide an update on our recent efforts to support our members and the health and well-being of purebred dogs in Ontario ...
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12/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Start the spring season off on a fresh note! The snow has melted, the days are getting longer and the temperature is slowly beginning to rise which means spring is here! Spring is a time of rebirth and renewal so it’s not surprising that many of us like to make spring c...
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4/6/2020 7:26:26 AM
After a long and careful search, PetTech Solutions has teamed up with Bellylabs on an amazing new product: the first ever dog pregnancy rapid test for home use ...
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10/22/2022 12:00:00 AM
Origin Considered the original Irish Setter, the Irish Red and White was bred as a ‘setting’ dog for netting birds and was popular with sportsmen until the 1870s. The red Irish Setter and the Red and White co-existed for many years, but with the introduction of dog shows...
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2/6/2014 1:29:44 PM
Congratulations to Canada’s Top Rally Dog for 2017 – Golden Retriever, GMH & MOTCh. Zaniri’s Custom Coupe RAE3, TD, WCX, DDX; co-owned by Lori Little and Kathryn Poirier and handled by Kathryn Poirier.
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2/26/2018 12:00:00 AM
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