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New study: Public perception of dogs

By Caitlin Crawshaw

It’s a good thing your pup isn’t camera shy, because you’ve plastered your walls with her furry mug.

Housetraining basics

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Westminster 2010 winners

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When Canadian dogs win, we’ll list them here.

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Senior canine models

By Kelly Caldwell

As part of our preparation for the photo shoot for our January 2010 feature on ‘Canine zen,’ we needed to find some senior dog models. We asked Leslie Woodcock, D.V.M. if any of her patients might be interested, and they were.

Frozen turd wars

By Terry Lynn Johnson

‘Apollo’ was a tall, black husky in my yard of 18 sled dogs when we lived in Thunder Bay, Ont. He was dominant, and took his job of marking very seriously.

Help animal legislation

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2010 breeds videos

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The quest for a perfect puppy begins with learning about the breeds, including the pros and cons each has to offer. We asked breeders to tell us a little more about their dogs.

Meet Canada’s Top 10 show dogs for 2008

By Natalie Ann Comeau

Every year, thousands of dogs and their owners compete in dog shows across Canada. Time, talent, funds, and above all dedication go into campaigning to prestigious Top Dog status.

Saved: Search-and-rescue dog ‘Ace’ returns the favour

By Natalie Ann Comeau

At the tender age of 18-months, the energetic Dutch Shepherd had already worn out his welcome with his original owners. In desperation, they approached their friend Hetty Abma, a dog trainer and member of the Hamilton Police Volunteer Search and Rescue Canine Team.

Avalanche rescue dogs

By Dawn Matheson

From his backyard in Fernie, B.C. Steve Morrison points out slide paths in the surrounding Lizard Range, where avalanches bring down hundreds of tons of snow, rock and tree at speeds of up to 139 kilometres an hour.

Rally-O: The launch of CKC’s newest canine event

By Shelly Lyck

This has been a year of firsts for the Belleville and District KC. In anticipation of the latest CKC-approved competition, BDKC members formed a committee and got to work.

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