Canaan Dog
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- Dog Breed Group
- Herding Dogs
- Origin of Breed
- Israel
- Life Expectancy
- 10 - 12 years
- Color
- Sandy to reddish brown, white or black; harlequin.
- Coat
- Medium to long, straight and harsh; close lying, undercoat visible in winter.
- Exercise Needs
- Needs regular vigorous daily exercise on a leash.
- Temperament
- Intelligent, resourceful
- Good with Children
- Good with children and other pets.
- Grooming Needs
- Regular, but minimal bathing, brushing and combing. Keep nails trimmed, ears cleaned and whiskers trimmed.
- Average Size - Male (in)
- 19 - 24
- Average Size - Female (in)
- 19 - 24
- Average Weight - Male (lbs)
- 35 - 55
- Average Weight - Female (lbs)
- 35 - 55
- Health Issues
- Healthy natural breed.v
- Living Conditions
- City or country; house, apartment or condo.
Breed Description
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.
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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