With 175 recognized breeds from seven different groups, there is a lot to know about each breed’s unique natural instincts and characteristics. Whether you are looking to add a purebred dog to your family, or you’re just curious, attending a “Meet the Breeds” event is a great...
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9/18/2019 10:50:51 AM
Congratulations to our fantastic Canadian-bred dogs who wowed at Westminster! Westminster week 2020 has come and gone. Whenever I arrive in Manhattan for my favourite event of the year, I always believe I have so much time, but the show comes and goes in a snap. Especial...
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2/20/2020 8:46:47 AM
An upsetting condition in dogs that could occur when restrictions are lifted Early in January, I saw a comic where a man was changing his calendar, breathing a sigh of relief because 2020 was over. The dog by his side had a thought bubble that said, "Well, it's going...
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3/10/2021 11:30:16 AM
Rules and Regulations Obedience trials were designed to test the dog’s suitability as a good companion. Basic tests include heeling (on and off lead), Sit, Stand, Stay and coming when called. At more advanced levels, dogs are asked to jump, retrieve, respond to signals, and ...
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2/15/2014 5:19:13 PM
Origin With his roots in central Asia, the Puli was brought to Hungary by the Magyars about 1,000 years ago. Researchers believe the Puli may have a common ancestry with the Tibetan Terrier since both share so many physical characteristics and since both originated in As...
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2/6/2014 1:13:55 PM
Origin The Pembroke Corgi may be a further development of the Cardigan Corgi. Suggested crosses to produce the smaller breed are the Schipperke and Pomeranian, both of which had been brought by Flemish weavers to Pembrokeshire, Wales, in the 12th century. The Lancashire ...
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2/6/2014 1:14:49 PM
Origin One of four members of the bichon family, this breed was first known as the Bichon Teneriffe. The Bichon’s cheerful disposition won him friends among the aristocracy until fashions in pampered lapdogs changed. But the Bichon continued to flourish as a dog of the s...
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2/6/2014 1:22:03 PM
Origin Along with his playful character and his desired markings, the Boston Terrier has been nick named the “Tuxedo Dog”. The first of the breed to be exhibited made its debut at the Massachusetts Kennel Club show in 1878. The breed went through several name changes before...
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2/6/2014 1:23:01 PM
Origin Though often erroneously referred to as the French Poodle, the breed actually had its roots in Germany where it originated as a water retriever. Perhaps the term came into use when the French, with their flair for style, discovered that the breed’s coat could be f...
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2/6/2014 1:24:52 PM
Origin Considered the smallest and oldest of Japan’s canines, DNA research has shown the Shiba is one of the closest relatives to the Asian wolf. It originated in that country’s mountainous regions and was used to hunt game which included boar, rabbit, and bird. The hunt...
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2/6/2014 1:25:15 PM
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