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 Braque Français (French Pointer) is believed to have derived from dogs used to point game in the Mediterranean region as early as the 1300s. Toward the end of the 19th century, the large Braque Gascogne was bred with smaller short-haired pointers to produce the...
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12/4/2014 4:36:24 PM
It is with great pride that we congratulate Dr. Richard Meen on his appointment as the Best in Show Judge at the 2016 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
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5/6/2015 12:00:00 AM
With an entry of 108 dogs, Canadians shone once again at the 141st Westminster Dog Show, accumulating 61 ‘brags.’
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2/15/2017 12:00:00 AM
Max Magder November 28, 1927 - March 17, 2019 Dog breeder, exhibitor, All Breed Dog Judge, designer, inventor and successful businessman; Max Magder leaves a large void not easily filled. Our thoughts and prayers go to his family, especially his daughter Lori a...
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3/26/2019 10:12:14 AM
You WILL survive this phase with some knowledge, tricks and many withdrawals from your pool of patience! “What happened to my good puppy?” countless dedicated owners have asked themselves once their beloved pet turns 6 months mark and enters their “teenage months”. This...
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10/21/2019 12:40:54 PM
The most pleasurable step in selecting a new puppy is choosing a breed. The CKC recognizes 187 breeds, which are sorted into seven groups. "Listed" breeds are in the process of gaining full CKC recognition. Each breed has their own unique natural instincts and characteristics...
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1/17/2014 5:20:19 PM
Origin The Ridgeback is the only recognized breed originating in South Africa. Unique in having a ridge of hair in the shape of a dagger on its back, it is said to have descended from native ridged dogs known in South Africa since the 16th century. In the late 1870s, a f...
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2/6/2014 1:21:03 PM
Origin When the right to hunt game was no longer restricted to nobility, the average German sportsman wanted an all-purpose dog, a companion that could hunt fur or feather on land or over water. The development of the German Short-haired Pointer began between 1870 and 18...
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2/6/2014 1:27:35 PM
Origin The Sussex Spaniel is noted for two distinct characteristics. The first is his unique golden-liver colour and the other is the unspaniel-like habit of ‘giving tongue’ when he scents game. Hound genes in his background may account for the breed’s tendency to sound ...
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2/6/2014 1:31:17 PM
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