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Canaan Dog: Characteristics, Exercise, Health
Group: Southern, Herding Dogs.
AKC Ranking: 150
Also Known As: Kelef K'naani
About
Canaan Dog
Origin
of the Breed
The Canaan Dog was originally
bred in the 1930's from the wild dogs of Israel.
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Description of the
Breed
The Canaan Dog is a sturdy,
medium-sized, squarely proportioned dog with
a bushy tail carried curled over the back
when the dog is alert. The head is shaped
like a blunt wedge with a shallow, but defined
stop. The nose is dark and slightly slanted.
The almond-shaped eyes are dark brown with
dark rims that harmonize with the coat color.
The straight, harsh, double coat is ½
to 2 inches long and lies flat.
Coat
It comes in solid black, brown,
and white, or in a patched pattern of white with
black or brown. Solid colors may have white trim
on the chest, feet and tip of the tail. Brown &
white and black & white dogs should have a symmetrical
mask matching the color of their patches. Red dogs
are either born dark reddish brown and then lighten,
or creamy white and then darken.
Height: 19-24
inches (48-61 cm.)
Weight: 35-55
pounds (16-25 kg.)
Personality
This breed is dependable, obedient,
intelligent, independent, gentle, devoted, docile,
lively, alert, protective and an excellent herder.
Outstanding at agility, tracking and other pursuits
where he is expected to think independently, yet
will work as a team with its handler. It tends to
bark a lot.
May be aggressive with dogs of
the same sex and wary with strangers. The Canaan
Dog tends to be a one person dog or one family dog.
They are very defensive of their territory.
Living Conditions
The Canaan Dog will do okay in
an apartment if it gets enough exercise. It suits
itself to extreme temperatures. They are moderately
active indoors and will do best with at least an
average-sized yard.
Exercise
& Training
They need a lot of exercise and
mental and physical challenges, which include long
daily walks, or a daily jog, along with herding
exercises, a strenuous game session, a demanding
work along with a challenging training session.
It responds best to positive, motivational training,
but tends to get bored with overly repetitive training.
Grooming
The Canaan Dog is a very clean
breed with no doggie odor. It is easy to groom.
It should be combed and brushed once a week, taking
extra care when the dog is shedding, which it does
heavily.
Health
Issues
Noted for its resistance to disease
and healthy constitution. It has one of the lowest
rates of hip dysplasia out of any breed.
Life Expectancy: 12-15 yrs
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Breeder Club: www.cdca.org
Rescue Link: www.canaandogrescue.com/cdrn/index.htm
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