Origin Of ancient origin, the Lowchen (or Little Lion Dog) was popular with nobility on the continent and was featured in paintings by leading artists. The breed appears in several woodcuts and paintings of the 1500s by German artist Albrecht Dürer. With strong roots in ...
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2/6/2014 1:24:33 PM
Origin One of the world’s oldest and rarest breeds, the Xoloitzcuintli (pronounced show-low-eets-queent-lee) can be called the first dog of the Americas. The name is derived from the Aztec god Xolotl and the Aztec word for dog Itzcuintli. Highly prized for their curative...
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2/6/2014 1:25:47 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 The Pekingese may be a miniature edition of the ancient ‘Foo Dogs’ of China that were used to ward off evil spirits with their lion-like appearances. Earliest references to the breed date back to the 8th century. Ownership of the Pekingese was restricted to member...
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2/6/2014 1:39:29 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 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
Congratulations to Canada’s Top Show Dog for 2015 – Giant Schnauzer, GCh. Lowdown Remys Girl V Ardenhout; bred by Janine Starink & Lisa Hawes; owned by Linda Low, Lisa Hawes & Janine Starink; handled by Janine Starink.
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3/12/2016 12:00:00 AM
Congratulations to Canada’s Top Obedience Dog for 2015 – Golden Retriever, MOTCh. Tanbark’s High Rolling Player; owned and handled by Rose Apollonio.
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3/16/2016 12:00:00 AM
Congratulations to Canada’s Top Rally Dog for 2015 – Golden Retriever, GMOTCh. Clitheroe R Commander N Chief RAE40; owned by Charlie & Joan MacMillan; handled by Charlie MacMillan (Oslach Photography).
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3/23/2016 12:00:00 AM
Congratulations to Canada’s Top Agility Dog for 2015 – Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier, AgMCh. Marolou Run McClean CGN, NPV, IPV, XPV, AgSC, CD, RE, AgMX2, AgIJ, AgXJ, AgMXJ; owned and handled by Diane Guillotte (Photo: Barry Rosen).
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3/30/2016 12:00:00 AM
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