Origin Marie Antoinette is said to have named this breed when she dubbed it, “La petite Papillon” or ‘little butterfly’ due to the erect, fringed ears. Generally thought of as a Franco-Belgian breed, this favourite pet of ladies of the court is believed to have originate...
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2/6/2014 1:39:21 PM
Origin This breed had its beginnings with an Inuit tribe known as the Mahlemuts. A powerful freighting dog, the Mal was the choice of many polar explorers. Temperament Affectionate and friendly, but definitely strong-willed, the Malamute is patient with children b...
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2/6/2014 1:43:54 PM
Origin Largest of the Hungarian breeds, the Komondor’s reputation as a guardian of the flocks has earned him the accolade of “King of the Working Dogs” in his native land. The breed is believed to have descended from dogs brought to Hungary in the 10th century by the Mag...
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2/6/2014 1:48:08 PM
Origin This massive canine is an ancient breed that is believed to be descendants of the mighty Mastiffs that went to war with the Romans, fought in their circuses and protected their homes. A few of the breed survived through the centuries in the Naples, Italy, area. So...
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2/6/2014 1:49:10 PM
FAQ’s What is the Process For Hosting a Canine Good Neighbour Event? Determine date, location, and evaluator for test Apply to host the test at least 30 days prior to the test date Receive test approval from CKC CKC posts CGN event information to Canuck ...
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11/16/2023 3:43:56 PM
As children, we all have dreams. For some we dream of what we want to be when we grow up or places we wish to see. I had a different dream. I dreamed of the day when I would own a purebred dog and be in a dog show. While my friends were planning on becoming doctors or drea...
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8/27/2018 11:07:25 AM
CKC Microchips Unlike many other companion animals, purebred dogs in Canada must be uniquely identified for the purpose of registration. It is the responsibility of the breeder/owner of the dog at birth, or the importer of a dog from a foreign country, to ensure that t...
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10/11/2024 2:07:46 PM
A huge dog with a heart to match, the Leonberger is a whole lot of awesome when put in the right home. Standing as tall as 31 and a half inches at the shoulder with thick yellow gold to red-brown, medium-long coat and a black masked face that holds soulful eyes – it’s ...
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5/22/2020 9:34:22 AM
Full Results PDF Herding tests and trials require dogs to move a group of livestock (ducks, sheep or cattle) through a designated course of gates, and into a pen. Guided by the commands of their handlers, dogs of all breeds can compete, as long as they are forceful enou...
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6/1/2021 2:17:53 PM
Ways to connect in order to educate the public and protect our dogs It's not always easy being an advocate for purebred dogs. It often seems like an uphill struggle with the constant influx of "designer breeds", for-profit animal rescue organizations, and ignorant m...
/en/The-Dish/December-2023/How-to-Support-Purebred-Dogs-in-Your-Day-to-Day-Li
12/11/2023 3:57:45 PM
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