Origin As a working terrier of East Anglia, the Norwich was believed to have been developed by crossing small Irish Terriers with other short-legged terrier breeds. Once known as ‘Cantab Terriers,’ the game and hardy little dogs were useful on the hunt, in the stableyard...
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2/6/2014 1:35:05 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
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4/24/2014 4:44:29 PM
CKC is pleased to work with researchers from the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), University of Guelph, who are conducting a series of surveys examining how dog breeders are managing breeding females and puppies ...
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10/2/2024 12:00:00 AM
A dog finding a bag of chips can lead to an owner’s worst nightmare in a matter of minutes. Doctors and personal trainers tell us to avoid potato chips – they are full of fat and salt, but did you know that Canada’s favourite snack also presents an enormous danger to your...
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7/17/2018 2:20:27 PM
The Fort Garry Kennel Club celebrates its 100 th Anniversary with a commemorative dog show. This year marks the 100 th anniversary of the Fort Garry Kennel Club. This milestone offers a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the Club’s history and the many important contri...
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7/19/2019 11:51:43 AM
A good pet is, indeed, a treasure, but if you’re inclined to investigate further, you may discover his talents extend beyond giving you a friendly greeting when you come home from work, or playing fetch games in the yard with the kids. Most breeds have a noble working heritag...
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12/16/2013 12:58:35 PM
Breeds Hound breeds are split into two factions – those long-limbed canines that hunt by sight (aptly enough referred to as sighthounds or, occasionally, gazehounds) and those that hunt by scent, not surprisingly called scent hounds. Their quarry is the furred and four-foo...
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1/22/2014 9:45:07 AM
Breeds These breeds have a job to do. Some pull sleds or carts while others guard livestock, homes, businesses or military installations. Diverse duties may also include water-rescue work, alpine rescue or stints at sea as the fisherman’s helper. Activity level The ene...
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1/22/2014 9:45:28 AM
Breeds From the Latin word terra‚ meaning “earth,” comes the name “terrier,” an appropriate appellation for dogs bred to “go to earth” or dig after vermin and small game. Most of the breeds are either smooth or wire-coated such as the two Fox Terriers, but the Skye sports ...
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1/22/2014 9:46:14 AM
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