Origin One of the world’s swiftest dogs may also be one of the world’s oldest breeds. The Greyhound’s history dates back 4,000 to 7,000 years, depending on which historian you choose to believe. Egypt is the Greyhound’s country of origin and even before the advent of Chr...
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2/6/2014 1:19:04 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 Springing Spaniels – so named because they were used to spring at game to make it get up and run or fly – were great favourites with sportsmen in Britain for centuries. Around 1810, a distinct type of robust spaniel was developed in the counties of Norfolk and Shr...
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2/6/2014 1:30:47 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 Primarily a blend of the Australian and Yorkshire Terriers, the Silky was developed in Australia in the early 1900s. Differing opinions led to two separate standards being drawn up – one in Sydney and the other in Victoria. In the first instance, the breed was kno...
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2/6/2014 1:39:59 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
Infectious diseases are always a risk, and The Canadian Kennel Club Genetics & Medical Committee wishes to remind breeders and owners of the best practices for limiting the spread of infectious diseases.
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12/17/2018 12:00:00 AM
We would like to remind members that as part of ongoing operational efficiencies projects, faxed and emailed Canadian and Foreign dog registration applications in addition to litter registration applications and/or faxed and emailed requests for changes to these applications h...
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3/14/2022 12:00:00 AM
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