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Canaan
Dog breed
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Dog breed group |
Herding
Dog |
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Origin of breed |
Israel
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Life expectancy |
10
- 12 years
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Color |
Sandy
to reddish brown, white or black; harlequin.
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Coat type |
Medium
to long, straight and harsh; close lying, undercoat visible
in winter.
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Exercise needs |
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Needs regular vigorous daily exercise on a leash. |
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Temperament |
Intelligent, resourceful
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Good with children |
Good
with children and other pets. |
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Grooming needs |
Regular, but minimal bathing, brushing and combing. Keep nails
trimmed, ears cleaned and whiskers trimmed. |
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Average size (inches) |
19
- 24
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19
- 24
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Average weight (lbs) |
35
- 55
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35
- 55
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Health issues |
Healthy natural breed.
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Living conditions |
City or country;
house, apartment or condo.
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Dog
breed description
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The Canaan Dog is a medium-size, robustly made, spitz-type dog. He
he has been indigenous to the region encompassed by modern Israel for
centuries. The Canaan Dog is reserved with strangers but makes a good
companion dog that is loyal and affectionate to his family. Soft and
eager to please, he is also needs to know the rules of the house or
he can become manipulative. He has been used as a guide dog for the
blind and as a search and rescue dog.
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Dog
breed infobits |
He is a distinct breed which has survived in the desert since pre-biblical
times.
Used to guard and protect livestock, he was also a messenger dog in
the Israeli army.
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