Origin The Tibetan Terrier is not really a terrier at all. It was not used to ‘go to ground’ after burrowing animals nor was it meant to dispatch vermin. And it’s believed the only reason the term was applied to the Tibetan’s name was because it was similar in size to th...
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2/6/2014 1:25:40 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. Clay and ceramic effigies of Xolo’s date back over 3000 years and have been discovered in the tombs of the Toltec, Ma...
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2/6/2014 1:25:56 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 Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, is the home of the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, for many years one of Canada’s best-kept secrets. Tolling is a technique used to entice game to approach within firing range by arousing their curiosity. It’s a trick used by the ...
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2/6/2014 1:28:57 PM
Origin The Glen of Imaal Terrier is not a newcomer but simply an old breed that has been ignored for many years. One of Ireland’s four native terrier breeds, the Glen of Imaal Terrier dates back over 350 years. Very much a local breed, it was confined to the bleak area o...
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2/6/2014 1:34:17 PM
/en/Choosing-a-Dog/Choosing-a-Breed/Hounds/Azawakh
9/16/2019 9:36:02 AM
Since breed-specific legislation was first proposed in Quebec and municipalities such as Montreal in early 2016, CKC has been working to affect change at the provincial and municipal level, and to offer our expertise and assistance in the development of alternative responsible...
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6/14/2017 12:00:00 AM
Feeding Your Senior Dog Do you own an older dog? You're not alone! About one-third of our pet population is considered senior or mature. In general, a large or giant breed dog is mature at 6 years of age, and senior at 10 years. For a small or medium breed dog, they ar...
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6/22/2023 11:27:11 AM
“I love fireworks” said no dog ever. I consider it a cruel irony that the things I love most about fireworks – the sudden flashes, bright colours and echoing blasts – are the same things that make my best friend want to run and hide. While fun for humans, the loud, unexpec...
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6/25/2018 2:29:13 PM
We continue to advocate on your behalf regarding the new import rules from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ...
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8/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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