Canadian Dog Breeds

There are many great Canadian Dog Breeds that we know today, although many that have come before have faced extinction. The breeds that are still with us are lucky that Canada’s dog lovers have fought hard to make sure that they keep the breeds alive and growing! The most known Canadian Dog Breeds are the Labrador Retriever and the Newfoundland, but there are a lot of others that have excellent qualities. To learn more about a specific Canadian Dog Breed, click one of the profiles below:

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Posted on 28. May, 2009 by admin.

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The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever (NSDTR) originated in Nova Scotia and was bred to attract ducks until they were in range for the hunter, and to collect them once they were down. They are thought to be a mixture of the Labrador, Irish Setter, Flat Coated Retriever, Cocker Spaniel and [...]

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Labrador Retriever

Labrador Retriever

Posted on 28. May, 2009 by admin.

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The Labrador Retriever, also called “Labrador” or “Lab” for short, is one of the most popular breed of dog in the North America and England. One of the oldest recognized breeds, there are more Labrador Retrievers officially registered with breed registries in the beginning of this century than any other purebred in the US or [...]

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Newfoundland

Newfoundland

Posted on 22. May, 2009 by admin.

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The Newfoundland comes from Newfoundland’s island. It’s the descendant of the indigenous dogs and the big black bear dogs, brought by Vikings after the year 1001. The size of a dog might be a result of big mastiff dogs, which have been brought by Portuguese fishermen.
In 1610, when the island’s colonization started, the breed already [...]

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