Origin The history of the Hungarian Kuvasz can be traced back 7,000 years to its country of origin, Sumeria. It is believed to have descended from the Tibetan Mastiff and may be related to the Great Pyrenees and Maremma, which it greatly resembles. The breed was brought ...
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2/6/2014 1:48:25 PM
Origin There are differing opinions on how the Newfoundland breed came about. Some believe the breed’s progenitor was the Tibetan Mastiff, which may have migrated to both Newfoundland and Scandinavia. There are those who theorize Leif Ericsson brought the Viking ‘bear do...
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2/6/2014 1:49:17 PM
Origin A strong swimmer and diver, the Portuguese Water Dog once was numerous all along Portugal’s coast where it worked with fishermen to get the fish into the nets, retrieving gear from the water and carrying messages from boat to boat or boat to shore. It is known in Por...
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2/6/2014 1:49:24 PM
Origin Beef to feed the Roman legions travelled ‘on the hoof’ and the soldiers used mastiff-type dogs to drive and guard the cattle on the journey across Europe. Some were left behind to guard outposts established along the way. One of these was in the community of Rottw...
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2/6/2014 1:49:32 PM
Origin The largest of the three Schnauzer breeds, the Giant Schnauzer is believed to have originated in the area around Munich, Germany. Over the years, it has been known as the Münchener Dog and the Riesenschnauser. From the 15th century, these dogs were used to drive catt...
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2/6/2014 1:49:54 PM
Origin Credited with saving more than 2,500 travellers lost in the snow, this breed was named for the Hospice du Grand Saint Bernard in Switzerland, where the monks have bred these large dogs since the 17th century. It seems probable that the Saint developed from the heavy ...
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2/6/2014 1:50:18 PM
The Canadian Kennel Club Foundation (CKCF) issued a call on April 15, 2014, for funding proposals of up to $30,000. The call went to Canadian research institutions and is for canine health research involving causes, diagnosis and treatment of canine diseases.
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5/22/2014 12:00:00 AM
A group of six Canadian dog enthusiasts flew to the Scottish Borders in February following a call for help from British breeders of the ancient and endangered Dandie Dinmont Terrier.
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3/10/2015 12:00:00 AM
The Canadian Kennel Club congratulates Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his family on their newest addition to the family, a Portuguese Water Dog named Kenzie. The breed is also a favourite with President Barack Obama, who has owned Portuguese Water Dogs since 2009.
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5/13/2016 12:00:00 AM
Four members of Subaru Agility Team Canada (SATC) travelled to Orlando, Florida, to represent Canada at the American Kennel Club Agility Invitational held on December 16 - 18.
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1/13/2017 12:00:00 AM
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