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Non-sporting Breeds
Canaan Dog
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Pedigree Points
Recognized: CKC, FCI, KC (GB), KUSA
Height: 19½ -23½ in (49.5-60cm)
Weight: 40-55 lb (18-25kg)
Coat: Medium to long, straight, and harsh; undercoat visible in winter
Color: Sandy to reddish brown, white, or black; harlequin (black and/or blue-gray patches on a white background)
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The Canaan Dog is an indigenous breed of Israel that
is said to have been developed through the selective
breeding of the semi-wild Pariah dogs of the Middle
East. A fine guard and protector of livestock, the
Canaan has also proved its worth as a guard dog and
as a messenger in the Israeli army. Other uses have
been as a guide dog for the blind and as a search and
rescue dog. There are two varieties of Canaan Dog,
one collie-like and the other Dingo-like, the latter
being more heavily built.
The Canaan is alert, home loving, and loyal to its
family. It has a distrust of strangers and will faithfully
guard the humans and animals entrusted to its care,
standing its ground if called upon to do so. It needs
regular grooming with a brush and comb.
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