About the Canadian Kennel Club

The Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) is the primary registry body for purebred dogs in Canada and currently recognizes 175 breeds. As a non-profit organization, the CKC is dedicated to encouraging, guiding, and advancing the interests of purebred dogs and their responsible owners and breeders in Canada and promoting the knowledge and understanding of the benefits which dogs can bring to Canadian society.The CKC is incorporated under Animal Pedigree Act, a federal statute under the auspices of the Ministry of Agriculture. The organization includes approximately 25,000 individual members and over 700 breed clubs across Canada. The Club registers purebred dogs, regulates dog shows and performance events, and speaks out on major issues concerning dog ownership and the health & welfare of dogs across Canada.
The CKC also governs Dogs in Canada Magazine and Dogs Annual published by CKC subsidiary Apex Publishing Limited. Dogs in Canada Magazine is issued 12 times a year, while the award-winning Dogs Annual comes out each November. The Annual is eagerly anticipated by those who breed dogs and compete with their dogs, as well as the many thousands of Canadians who simply 'love' dogs and want to know more about them.

Monday, April 4, 2011

Spring anyone?

It was another cold day in Nova Scotia with the eternal spring winds.  Warmer days aren't far away, though, the tulips are up and the crocus are ready to bloom.  The songbirds have their feathers ruffled but they are back from the South and Our Ken is feeding constantly.  As a help, Paula worked on the mean squirrel.  On her initial trip out on her deck, the squirrel surfaced and Paula, thinking only of the birds' needs, groomed his tail.  Boy, was he ticked.  His language would have made a sailor blush as Lee went out to bring the little groomer in.  Lee spent much of her day on conference calls and has a tired ear as payment.  And Our Ken had Chantelle to assist with his projects.  The two were a blur as they moved from one end of the property to another, accomplishing who knows what.  There were ladders involved, the tractor was employed and much ado ensued.  That level of activity makes Our Ken a happy boy - almost as happy as a good fire!

The kennel is settled.  Little Sherlock is in charge and has a routine that he encourages everyone to follow.  He is perhaps the brightest little Toy Poodle we have met.  His 'sister' Abbie the Labrador puts on a long suffering countenance and trots along at his urging.  Barrett is doing well, racing with Trebia and staying in shape in typical Barrett fashion.  His singing voice is staying well tuned.  Savannah is well and of interest to all of the regulars - the new kid on the block. 

The house crew had a great day.  There is nothing better in their world than to have all three of their people in one place.  With Chantelle's arrival, life is complete.  Jack had a spa day, has his spring 'do' and is pretty darned chuffed.  Clint spent a few more hours on the table bonding with all who spent any time in the grooming room.  Ken finished up Scooter and by dinner time trimmed Patti who looks fabulous.  Spring does have its benefits. 

Dinner was fishcakes.  Lee hadn't made them for some time and they were much enjoyed with lovely greens, lemon wedges and last fall's tomato chow.  There had been lemon-cranberry muffins for breakfast and tuna melts for lunch so the day's fare was adequate to everyone's needs.  And we move on to Monday and Lee's packing yet again - this time for NB and appointments with lawyers and accountants. 
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My husband Ken Curren and I own Regalridge Kennels. We have been members of CKC for more than 20 years and have actively shown Airedales, Welsh and Norwich Terriers. We have a reasonably large breeding and boarding facility and are thoroughly immersed in dogs. After 'retiring', Ken and I became active in community affairs. For the past several years, I have been the CKC's Chair of the Examining Committee for NS and NF. With a solid background in actively breeding and showing dogs for over two decades and in writing about the dog fancy, in Human Resource Management, Business Management and Strategic Planning as well as considerable experience in the Chair of both public and private Boards.

CKC Mission Statement

Who we are:

The Canadian Kennel Club is a national, member-based, non-profit organization, incorporated under the Animal Pedigree Act of Canada. It provides registry services for all officially recognized breeds of purebred dogs, provides governance for all CKC approved shows, trials and events. Finally, the CKC is a communication organization informing all people interested in dogs.

Mission:

The Canadian Kennel Club will service its membership and the community at large by giving support, understanding, help and guidance in all their canine-related endeavors. CKC will work so that members will be proud of their affiliation. The Club will recognize, promote, and publicize the actions of responsible breeders and owners.

Vision:

The Canadian Kennel Club with its members will be a dynamic service organization, focused on being the authority for purebred dogs in Canada.

Values:

The Canadian Kennel Club will embrace integrity, openness, honesty and compassion in its dealings with all of its members and customers.