| The Canaan Dog is a medium-sized dog, with a wedge-shaped head, medium-sized, erect and low set ears with a broad base and rounded tips. The Canaan Dog is square, the loin region short, the forequarters highly erect, the hindquarters less angulated, the tail curled over the back when excited, and the trot is short. Type varies somewhat between the American lines of Canaan Dogs and those found in Israel and the rest of the world, with many of the American dogs being rectangular in shape. |
| Height: |
Male: 20-24 inches; Female: 18-20 inches |
| Weight: |
Male: 40-55 pounds; Female: 35-42 pounds |
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From black to cream and all shades of brown and red between, usually with small white markings, or all white with color patches |
| Coat: |
Outer coat is dense, harsh and straight of short to medium-length; undercoat should be close and profuse, according to season |
| Description: |
The Canaan Dog may have existed in the Middle East for millennia. It belongs to one of the most ancient family of dogs, the spitz. |
| Temperament: |
Canaan Dogs have a strong survival instinct. They are quick to react and wary of strangers, and will alert to any disturbances with prompt barking, thus making them excellent watchdogs. Though defensive, they are not aggressive and are very good with children. |
| Training: |
Canaan Dogs are intelligent and learn quickly, but may get bored with repetitive exercises or ignore commands if they find something of more interest. |
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| Health: |
In general, the Canaan Dog does not suffer from known hereditary problems. Although the breed is one of the healthiest, the following have been reported in the Canaan Dog in the United States: hypothyroidism, epilepsy, progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), cryptorchidism, hip dysplasia, osteochondritis dissecans (OCD). |
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