Origin An ancient member of the greyhound family, the Afghan was believed to have been brought from Arabia and Persia to Afghanistan where the breed’s long coat developed in response to the harsh climate. It was there on the border between Afghanistan and India that the ...
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2/6/2014 1:15:17 PM
Origin The Briard may well be the most ancient of the French herding breeds. A tapestry in the Louvre shows Charlemagne (742-814) flanked by two of the shaggy guardians. Napoleon was said to have owned a Briard as well. And when Thomas Jefferson was searching for herding...
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2/6/2014 1:11:28 PM
A warm welcome to the Glen of Imaal Terrier, the Shikoku and the Mudi! The Canadian Kennel Club received Ministerial approval from Agriculture Canada on Friday, October 9 th on the 2016 Special Referendum which means there are 12 breeds that are now eligible for r...
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10/29/2020 11:07:24 AM
Origin The Boxer was developed in Munich, Germany, toward the end of the 19th century. Aiming to produce a medium-sized security dog, breeders combined the Bulldog with the mastiff-type Bullenbeisser. The breed was first registered in Germany in 1904 but attracted little...
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2/6/2014 1:44:29 PM
Sponsored Content The World Dog Show has been called the most important dog show in the world. Boasting approximately 20, 000 entries and a new host country each year, the multi-day canine extravaganza is a once in a lifetime experience for attendees and competitors a...
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1/31/2018 2:51:30 PM
Junior Handling is an exciting way for children and teens to explore their love of dogs! What is Junior Handling? Junior Handling is an awesome event offered by the Canadian Kennel Club at most dog shows across the country in two disciplines: Conformation and Obedie...
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8/23/2018 3:45:28 PM
It is often said that the dog’s sense of smell is a thousand times stronger than ours — a dog has more than 220 million olfactory receptors in its nose, while we have only 5 million. So while our nose can detect a scent we might recognize as “pizza,” a dog’s more sensitive no...
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9/6/2018 12:26:14 PM
The Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Richard Meen, a Canadian leader in the purebred dog fancy who inspired many. Our hearts go out to his family and friends around the world. Born in 1940, Dr. Dick as he was affectionately known, was ...
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12/12/2018 1:41:01 PM
Our Junior Handling National Champion is heading to England for the International title 14-year-old Kayla Penney of Chilliwack, B.C. won the Canadian Junior Handling National Championship in October and is now headed to Birmingham, England to compete in the Crufts Inter...
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3/4/2019 8:36:42 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
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