Canaan Dog Breed Information:
The Canaan Dog is a pariah dog that has survived in the desert region of Israel for thousands of years. Believed to be the dog breed that the Hebrews used in biblical times to herd and guard their flocks and encampments, some are still used by Bedouins and Druse for this purpose today.
Canaan Breed Dog Group: Herding Dogs.
Canaan Height: 19 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder.
Canaan Weight: 35 to 55 pounds.
Canaan Life Span: 12 to 15 years.
More About This Dog Breed:
The Canaan Dog is not the best choice for first-time dog owners. Canaan Dogs bark when something is new or different in their territory. They can become nuisance barkers if they aren't taught when to stop or if they're frequently left alone for long periods. Canaan Dogs require a securely fenced yard.Canaan Dogs are a rare breed, with only about 1,600 in the world. If you want a Canaan Dog puppy, expect to spend time on a waiting list.
Canaan History:
In the Bible, the book of Exodus calls Canaan ancient Palestine and Phoenicia from about 3,000 BCE a good and spacious land, flowing with milk and honey. Flocks of sheep and goats prospered there, and where there are flocks, there are dogs. The dogs of these ancient Middle Eastern communities were known as Kelef Kanani, Hebrew words meaning Canaan Dog. It's likely that the Kelef Kanani differed little from his modern-day descendant, the Canaan Dog. Tomb drawings from Beni Hassan in Egypt, which date to 2200-2000 BCE, show dogs with smooth coats, prick ears, and bushy tails curling over their backs. No doubt they had the same alert, watchful, inquisitive expression that marks today's Canaan Dog, a breed that may well be a living portrait of early domesticated dogs.
Canaan Size:
Male Canaan Dogs stand 20 to 24 inches at the shoulder and weigh 45 to 55 pounds; females are smaller at 19 to 23 inches and 35 to 45 pounds.
Canaan Personality:
The Canaan is described as alert, vigilant, devoted, and docile with his family. He's aloof toward strangers, although he should never be shy or aggressive, and highly territorial. They may be especially anxious around strangers and bark at seemingly harmless objects. Temperament is affected by a number of factors, including heredity, training, and socialization.
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Canaan Health:
Canaans are a hardy breed and don't suffer from any known hereditary health problems. In Canaans, you should expect to see health clearances from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) for hip dysplasia (with a score of fair or better), elbow dysplasia, hypothyroidism, and von Willebrand's disease; from Auburn University for thrombopathia; and from the Canine Eye Registry Foundation (CERF) certifying that eyes are normal.
Canaan Care:
Canaans requires a securely fenced yard to protect him from traffic and from altercations with other dogs. With a consistent schedule, he's easy to housetrain. The Canaan doesn't require extensive exercise. He's usually satisfied with a couple of short walks a day or a walk plus some vigorous playtime in the backyard.
Canaan Feeding:
Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Canaan Coat Color And Grooming:
Canaans can be predominantly white with a mask and sometimes additional large patches of color, or they can be a solid color, ranging from black to all shades of brown, including sandy, red, or liver, with or without white trim on the chest, belly, feet, lower part of the legs, and tail tip. Solid brown or tan dogs sometimes have shadings of black. Shedding is minimal, and little brushing is needed to keep the coat in good condition. As you groom, check for sores, rashes, or signs of infection such as redness, tenderness, or inflammation on the skin, in the ears, nose, mouth, and eyes, and on the feet.
Canaan with Children And Other Pets:
Canaans are gentle with children, devoted and protective. Canaans can get along with other dogs, if they're brought up with them and socialized extensively, but they tend to play rough with a lot of vocalization. Canaans do best with cats when they're raised with them and when the cat is savvy enough to stand up to the dog instead of running from him.