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GREAT DANE
History The Great Dane got his name from an 18th century French naturalist who believed the breed originated in Denmark and called it the “Grand Danois”. In actuality, the breed was developed in Germany where it was called the “Deutsche Dogge” or German Mastiff. This is a far more suitable name since the Great Dane likely descended from the ancient Alaunt, a Mastiff-type dog depicted in tomb drawings as early as 2200 BC. Over time, Irish Wolfhound and English Mastiff bloodlines were likely added, giving the breed added size.
Short, thick glossy coat. Brindle, fawn, black, harlequin, mantle. Quick Facts Exercise Requirements Grooming ON Kenzbock Karin, Kenzbock Reg’d. Fawn and brindles since 1971. A legacy of champions with German bloodlines. These devoted and loyal dogs are the gentle giants of the canine world. Puppies are lovingly home-raised and socialized. Kenzbock Danes receive lifetime breeder guidance. Next litter in two years. Puppies are x-ray cleared and available to good homes. RR 4, 2968 Williamson Road, Cobourg, ON K9A 4J7. (905) 342-2195
GREAT PYRENEES
leash walks are essential. Overall he is a serious conscientious family member who will protect his family with his life. Appearance 25-32” (63-81 cm) over 88 lb (female) or 100 lb (male) (40 kg or 50 kg) Long, flat thick outercoat. Dense wooly outercoat. Neck ruff. White, white with grey, badger, reddish brown, tan markings. Quick Facts Exercise Requirements Grooming ON Aragon Reg’d, Ruth Goodwin. 10 generations of champions and companions bred for type, soundness and temperament. Member of the Great Pyrenees Clubs of Canada and Southern Ontario. Pups planned for late 2014 or spring 2015. Fully guaranteed. RR 2, Hwy 141, Parry Sound, ON P2A 2W8. (705) 732-2498; aragonpyrs@gmail.com; www.aragonpyrs.com
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
GOLDEN RETRIEVER
Appearance At least 28” (71 cm) At least 100 lb (46 kg)
Glenire Reg’d, Valerie Toth & Emily Toth Tamminga. Since 1963. Purebred, pedigreed, micro-chipped, tattooed, Canadian Kennel Club registered puppies and older dogs. Temperament tested for best fit as pet, show or livestock guardians. No time limit, written genetic health guarantee. Champion stud service. We show our dogs CKC, UKC, RBCSWO. Visitors welcome. Life member CKC & GPCOntario. Founding member GPCC. Glenire Acres, 10 Clanbrassil Rd, RR 3, Hagersville, ON N0A 1H0. (905) 768-4190; lesvalt@hotmail.com; www.glenireacresfarm.com Can & UKC Woolmarsh Prestonfield Matisse. Bred by Dr. Carol Graham & Norma Eddinton, Woolmarsh Perm. Reg’d. Owned by Dr. Carol Graham, Woolmarsh Perm. Reg’d. 5039 Erin Fourth Line, Acton, ON L7J 2L8.
History Born in the Pyrenees Mountains of France and Spain, the Great Pyrenees protected the sheep and cattle that supported native peoples. Brave, sure-footed and utterly reliable, these white giants cared for their charges like no others. In 1675, the French Prince, later Strong and brave, the Great Dane was a war King Louis XIV, fell in love with a dog named dog for Germans and Celts, but over time, the Patou, who he brought home with him when he Germans refined the breed, which was so well returned to France. Other nobles wanted a dog loved that it was declared the national dog of like Patou, and the breed soon became known Germany in 1876. By the mid-1800s, Great as the “Royal Dog of France”. Danes were imported to North America where The Great Pyrenees remained popular as a breeders worked to tone down their sometimes herder. He was also favoured as a guard dog. fiercely protective nature, producing an even- In the mid-1600s, several Great Pyrenees were tempered though still protective dog. This exported by Basque fishermen who brought made North American Great Danes the most them to the Canadian Maritimes. There they became founders for the Newfoundland dog. desirable in the world. More recently, Great Pyrenees were exported to Personality Big, bold and a bit goofy, the North America in the 1930s, where they gained Great Dane is a loving dog who adores his new popularity among breeders. people. He is a leaner, preferring to be right up Personality Bred to be a herd guardian, it’s against his owner, and if he had his way he’d no surprise the Great Pyrenees is a protective be a lap dog too. He enjoys going for long and dog dedicated to his family. He is kind and often brisk walks, and without training can be gentle with his flock, human or otherwise, difficult to hold onto once he gets going. Given but cautious with strangers. It is important to his great size and independent thinking, it is socialize Great Pyrenees at a young age. He important to start training early, keeping sessions has a tendency to want to patrol his territory, as he would livestock, so a well-fenced yard or short and sweet.
Woolmarsh Perm Reg’d, Dr. Carol Graham. Erin Fourth Line, Acton, ON L7J 2L8. Well-socialized, home-raised puppies occasionally from OSA certified parents. We also help with Great Pyrenees rescue for the Great Pyrenees Club of Southern Ontario. Inquiries welcome. (519) 8533005; (519) 855-6439 Bus; (519) 855-4408 Fax. (See our Breed Ambassador advertisement at left.)
GREATER SWISS MOUNTAIN DOG
History The oldest of the four Swiss Sennenhunde varieties, the Greater Swiss Mountain dog is a descendant of the mastiff dogs used by the ancient Romans during their conquests. Swiss farmers used the
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Ulvilden Reg’d, Terry Ulvild. Exceptional farmhome raised puppies. Bred for Conformation, Health, Intelligence, Loyalty and Protection. Written Health Guarantee. Solid Black, Black/ Red/Tan, Bi-Colour. German, Czech Pedigrees, including Irmus Galan Nalag, Drago Vom Patriot and Uno Vom Stadtfeld among others. MacDowall, SK S0K 2S0. (306) 922-4787; ulvildengsd@xplornet.ca; tseth@sasktel.net; www.ulvildengermanshepherds.net. (See our advertisement in the Breeders Spotlight.)