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The QimmiijaqtauniqBetween 1950 and 1970, thousands of Inuit sled dogs were systematically killed by the RCMP—a tragedy ...
10/07/2025

The Qimmiijaqtauniq
Between 1950 and 1970, thousands of Inuit sled dogs were systematically killed by the RCMP—a tragedy remembered as the qimmiijaqtauniq.
The killings—estimated between 1,200 and 20,000—devastated northern communities. While the RCMP later claimed the dogs were removed for public safety, elders say the actions disrupted a way of life and served as a tool of intimidation.

In 2019, the Canadian government formally apologized for this and other historical harms, including forced relocations. Part of the reparations include long-term support for traditional dog sled races like the Nunavut Quest.

The qimmiq was never just a dog. It was culture, freedom, and memory.

From Wild to Companion: The Natural Origins of the DogThe dog, as we know it today, did not always exist. It is the resu...
09/07/2025

From Wild to Companion: The Natural Origins of the Dog

The dog, as we know it today, did not always exist. It is the result of a slow and natural transformation—from wolf to companion—driven by coexistence with humans.

It is believed that the earliest dogs may have evolved from wolves who, being less suited to pack life, chose instead to live closer to human groups. Drawn by food scraps and guided by a natural confidence toward humans, these early animals slowly integrated into human life.

Over time, they were welcomed into settlements, first as sentinels and then as helpers—marking the beginning of a powerful co-evolutionary bond. Long before aesthetics mattered, animals were valued for their function. Beauty, in those early times, was tied to purpose.

This is where the story of the dog begins—not with design, but with mutual need.

🔗 https://www.twogreyhounds.com/2025/05/09/the-perfect-balance/

Near Extinction and RevivalBy the 1960s, the Canadian Inuit Dog was on the verge of extinction.Once vital to polar exped...
09/07/2025

Near Extinction and Revival
By the 1960s, the Canadian Inuit Dog was on the verge of extinction.
Once vital to polar expeditions and Arctic life, their numbers had dropped from 20,000 in the 1920s to just a few hundred. They were removed from the AKC registry in 1959 due to low numbers.

Thankfully, revival efforts began in the 1970s, thanks to the Eskimo Dog Research Foundation (EDRF) and individuals like Brian Ladoon, who preserved genetic diversity by collecting dogs from remote Inuit communities. Today, the breed is still rare, but efforts continue—especially through cultural events like the Ivakkak sled race, which accepts only Inuit mushers and purebred Canadian Inuit Dogs.

Since 2000, the qimmiq has been the official animal symbol of Nunavut.

The Role of the Inuit DogOnce not considered part of the animal kingdom by the Inuit, the qimmiq (Canadian Inuit Dog) wa...
08/07/2025

The Role of the Inuit Dog
Once not considered part of the animal kingdom by the Inuit, the qimmiq (Canadian Inuit Dog) was seen instead as an extension of human survival.
Used for hunting seals and polar bears, hauling supplies, and sensing danger, this dog was an irreplaceable partner in the Arctic. Explorers noted their uncanny ability to track seal holes and their wild enthusiasm when hearing the word nanuq—the Inuktitut name for the polar bear.

But despite their bravery, these dogs would not face wolves, often howling in fear at their approach.

Their fur, more durable than that of wolves, was highly prized. Their urine was even used medicinally. In extreme cases, they were a source of emergency food.

Far more than companions, these dogs were part of the Arctic's fabric of life.

CANADIAN ESKIMO DOG By rheged1Canada
07/07/2025

CANADIAN ESKIMO DOG

By rheged1
Canada

Presa Canario
05/07/2025

Presa Canario


This book is both a gentle and powerful reminder of the role we play here and now, as the heirs of those who came before...
04/07/2025

This book is both a gentle and powerful reminder of the role we play here and now, as the heirs of those who came before us.
It goes beyond the future of dog breeding: it calls on us to live our time with awareness, to become thoughtful and responsible stewards of a legacy shaped by knowledge, instinct, and the choices of past generations.
Within these pages is a celebration of the beauty and functionality of the dog — particularly the sighthound, a breed close to the authors’ hearts. But beyond a love for a specific dog, this is a book about a deeper ideal: profound respect for what a dog truly is, beyond elegance or appearance.
Each sighthound carries within it a story of resilience, of adaptation, of instincts passed down through time and blood. The true beauty of this and every breed lies in the unbroken thread that connects it to the past — to the very qualities that enabled it to survive and thrive.
This is a journey of understanding: how every breeding decision becomes a vital piece in the living history of a breed. It is an invitation to pause and reflect on what we wish to preserve and protect.
Not a nostalgic work, but a thoughtful, respectful exploration — one that urges us to look to the future with open eyes, and a heart in tune with the past.

THE PERFECT BALANCE: https://www.twogreyhounds.com/.../05/09/the-perfect-balance/

Un viaggio tra passato, presente e futuro della selezione caninaSiamo i posteri di chi ci ha preceduto, eredi di conosce...
04/07/2025

Un viaggio tra passato, presente e futuro della selezione canina

Siamo i posteri di chi ci ha preceduto, eredi di conoscenze, scelte e istinti. Questo libro non parla solo di razze, ma di responsabilità: conservare, proteggere, comprendere.

Dietro ogni cane c’è una storia antica, un’eredità di adattamento e resilienza. Ma cosa vogliamo preservare per il futuro?

Se ami i cani, se credi nella selezione consapevole, questa lettura è per te.

L'Equilibrio Perfetto: https://amzn.eu/d/1oBLFA6

A medium-sized molossoid dog, with a rectilinear profile and black mask. Robust and well-proportioned. ..Severe look; at...
04/07/2025

A medium-sized molossoid dog, with a rectilinear profile and black mask. Robust and well-proportioned.
..

Severe look; attentive expression. Especially suited to guarding and traditionally used for herding cattle. Balanced temperament and very self-confident. Low and deep bark. Obedient and docile with family members, very devoted to its master, but can be suspicious of strangers. Confident attitude, noble and a little distant. When alert, the stance is firm with a vigilant attitude.

: enci
: FCI-Standard N° 346

03/07/2025

Paul Henri Mégnin (1868–1952)

Figlio del celebre Jean Pierre Mégnin, considerato il padre della moderna tecnologia cinofila, Paul Henri proseguì l’opera del padre con dedizione e visione.
Alla morte di Jean Pierre nel 1905, ne raccolse l’eredità intellettuale diventando direttore della R***e cynégétique et canine e del settimanale illustrato L’Éleveur, fondati nel 1885.

Sotto la sua guida, queste pubblicazioni rimasero punti di riferimento per allevatori, appassionati e studiosi, contribuendo in modo sostanziale alla diffusione della cultura cinofila in Europa nei primi decenni del Novecento.

Una figura oggi poco ricordata, ma fondamentale per comprendere le radici della cinofilia moderna.

***eCynégétique

A breed shaped by fire, wind, and time.From the rugged slopes of Mount Etna to the hearts of dog lovers around the world...
03/07/2025

A breed shaped by fire, wind, and time.
From the rugged slopes of Mount Etna to the hearts of dog lovers around the world, the Cirneco dell’Etna carries within it centuries of legend, endurance, and elegance.

This book is not just a tribute, but a deep exploration of a dog whose essence lies somewhere between nature and myth.
Discover its ancient roots, its remarkable instincts, and the silent strength that makes it unlike any other.

📖 For those who seek more than a breed — a legacy.

here: https://www.twogreyhounds.com/2025/05/09/considerations-and-notes-on-the-cirneco-dog/

Alle radici del Cirneco dell’Etna!Il capolavoro di Migneco è finalmente di nuovo tra noi, in un’edizione speciale che es...
03/07/2025

Alle radici del Cirneco dell’Etna!

Il capolavoro di Migneco è finalmente di nuovo tra noi, in un’edizione speciale che esalta la storia, la passione e il mistero di una razza straordinaria.

Un viaggio affascinante tra mito e realtà, tra antiche leggende e selezione moderna, per scoprire il vero spirito del Cirneco dell’Etna.

Un’opera imperdibile per chi ama i cani e la cultura cinofila. Non lasciartela sfuggire!

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