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The Canaan Dog is a medium-size, robustly made, spitz-type dog. They have been indigenous to the region encompassed by modern Israel for centuries. Canaan Dogs are reserved with strangers but makes a good companion dog that is loyal and affectionate to their family. Soft and eager to please, they also needs to know the rules of the house or they can become manipulative. Canaan Dogs have been used as a guide dog for the blind and as a search and rescue dog.
Other Names: Kalef K'naani
Height: 19 - 24 inches
Weight: 35 - 55 lbs.
Colors: Sandy to reddish brown, white or black; harlequin.
Coat: Medium to long, straight and harsh; close lying, undercoat visible in winter.
Temperament: Canaan Dogs are intelligent, resourceful
With Children: Yes
With Pets: Yes
Watch-dog: High, a natural watch-dog.
Guard-dog: High, will faithfully guard humans and animals who have entrusted their care.
Care and Training: A Canaan Dog needs regular, but minimal bathing, brushing and combing. Keep nails trimmed, ears cleaned and whiskers trimmed. Regular vigorous daily exercise on a lead is required. Benefits from early socialization with people as young puppies still retain an instinctive wildness and defensiveness.
Learning Rate: High, very intelligent and easy to train.
Activity: High
Living Environment: City or country; house, apartment or condo.
Health Issues: Healthy natural breed.
Life Span: 10 - 12 years
Litter Size: 4 - 6
Country of Origin: Israel
History: Canaan Dogs are a distinct breed which has survived in the desert since pre-biblical times. Developed through the selective breeding of the semi-wild Pariah dogs of the Middle East. Their name "Canaan Dog" identifies them as the ancient inhabitants of Israel the Canaanites who lived some 3,000 years ago. Used to guard and protect livestock, they were also a messenger dog in the Israeli army.
First Registered by the AKC: 1997
AKC Group: Herding
Class: Working
Registries: AKC, CKC, FCI (Group 5), KC (GB)
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