Origin Poaching game on large British estates had gone on for years, but by the end of the 19th century, it carried a death sentence if the poacher was apprehended. Knowing the penalty, poachers went armed to kill the gamekeeper rather than be caught. Gamekeepers needed ...
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2/6/2014 1:44:36 PM
Following announcements by officials proposing breed-specific legislation in the province of Quebec, Quebec City, Montreal and Brossard, CKC has contacted Quebec policy makers to offer our expertise and assistance in the development of legislation that is reasonable, enforceab...
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6/21/2016 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
Origin Another member of the Spitz family, the Keeshond was once known as the Dutch Barge Dog. Originating in the Netherlands, it has been popular there since the mid-18th century where it was often found in villages and farms as well as on the canal barges where it serv...
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2/6/2014 1:24:13 PM
Origin ‘Kelpie’ was the name bestowed on a pup from the mating of two black-and-tan Smooth Collies imported to Australia. She was eventually mated to a pup produced by two more imported sheepdogs, and a female pup from that litter went to C.B.K. King of Wollongough Stati...
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2/6/2014 1:09:11 PM
Origin The history of the Portuguese Sheepdog is not entirely known. Some experts believe that today’s Portuguese Sheepdog is descended from a pair of Briards. His appearance is similar to the Berger des Pyrenees of France and the Calatan Sheepdog of Spain. An all-purpos...
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2/6/2014 1:13:45 PM
Origin The Royal Dog of Madagascar traces its history to the city of Tulear. Its enchanting personality and soft, cottony coat made it a favourite with French nobility there as far back as the 15th century. Recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) si...
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2/6/2014 1:37:50 PM
Origin “The dog with Christmas in its face” is a member of the Spitz family. The Samoyed was bred and developed by the nomadic Samoyede tribes in northeast Siberia, north of the Arctic Circle. Samoyeds were valued for their versatility as sled, herding, guard and compani...
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2/6/2014 1:49:39 PM
Origin The Eurasier is a modern breed developed about 50 years ago by Prof. Julius Wipfel in Germany. To create a large and distinctive Spitz type of dog with beautiful colours and a mellow character, he crossed Chow Chow males with large German Wolfspitz (Keeshond-type)...
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2/6/2014 1:47:12 PM
The Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), is excited to announce the Top 10 most popular dog breeds of 2022 ...
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3/21/2023 12:00:00 AM
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