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Description
History
The Canaan Dog is a typical pariah dog in appearance. They have a medium build, natural upright ears, and a short to medium double coat, with a harsh, flat outercoat and soft undercoat. Color ranges from black to cream and all shades of brown between, usually with small white markings, or all white with color patches.
The Canaan Dog began in ancient times as a pariah dog in Israel. This dog is one of the oldest, dating back to biblical times.
Temperment
Canaan Dogs are natural, aloof, independent dogs. They are intelligent and learn quickly, but may get bored with repetitive exercises or become oblivious to commands if they find something of more interest. They are cautious with strangers, and will alert to any disturbances with prompt barking, thus making them excellent watchdogs. The Canaan Dog is prone to wandering and must be in a fenced-in yard.
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General Information
| Living Space |
Home with Yard Access |
| Hypoallergenic |
No |
| Average Life |
11-13 years |
| Trainability |
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| Energy Level |
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| Exercise Requirements |
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| Affection |
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| Watchdog |
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| Friendliness with pets |
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| Feeding |
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Appearance
| Size |
Large |
| Average Height |
20-24 inches |
| Average Weight |
40-45 pounds |
| Coat Color |
Sandy to Redish Brown, White, Black |
| Grooming |
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Background
| Dog Group |
Herding |
| Origin |
Israel |
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