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Canaan Dog breed information and pictures
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The Canaan Dog is part of the Southern group. The Canaan Dog is a dog with Excellent problem solving abilities. The trainability of the Canaan Dog is Excellent. It was breed to be good for Herding, Watch Dog The Canaan Dog lifestyle is Adaptable to indoor or outdoor living
It is important that when contacting a Canaan Dog breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your Canaan Dog from a petstore which commonly are known to support Canaan Dog puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Canaan Dog health issues. The AKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Canaan Dog breed standard.
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Canaan Dog |
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Group:
Southern |
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Shoulder Height:
00.00 in - 00.00 in |
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Weight:
35-55 pounds |
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Exercise req'd:
Medium-high amount |
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Intelligence:
High |
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Suitability for kids:
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Registries:
AKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC |
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Country of Origin:
Israel - very ancient breed - cave drawings as old as 2200 BC have been found. Used for guarding and herding sheep and cattle in Israel. Their services were employed as messengers, Red Cross helpers and mine detectors during wars. .
Character:
Canaan Dogs are intelligent, docile, devoted, and willing to please.
Temperment:
This breed is generally good with other pets and dogs, but is somewhat aloof toward strangers. It is protective of its family and may be aggressive toward other dogs.
Coat:
Double coat, with soft undercoat and straight, flat outer coat.
Care
Brush the coat once a week to remove dead hairs.
Colour:
White w/black, brown, or red; brown; black; w/wo white markings
Comments:
Purposes:
Herding, Watch Dog
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