Canaan Dog - Canaan Dog

Canaan Dog Temperament

The Canaan Dog is a loyal and affectionate animal, with plenty of love and devotion to shower upon his family, and he is always eager to please, keen, enthusiastic, and resourceful. These intelligent dogs can be quite manipulative and strong willed when they want to be, and are best suited to owners that have some experience of dog ownership and training. The Canaan Dog is not overly demanding when it comes to attention, and is very independent yet very adaptable. His high level of intelligence means that you need to keep him mentally stimulated through the activities that you provide, as boredom can lead to destructive behavior.

The Canaan Dog is an animal that can be distrustful, and this makes him wary with strangers. His territorial streak, protective nature, and observation skills, coupled with his keen senses, make him an effective watchdog. The Canaan Dog will get along well with children if he has been raised with them, but can get aggressive with other dogs. The may also chase smaller animals, as the prey drive of this breed is strong. However, those brought up with other animals will usually be okay with them and will readily accept them. The Canaan Dog is a keen digger, and also loved to bark, which is the main way in which he expresses himself if he senses threat or danger.
Canaan Dog Appearance

The Canaan Dog is a medium sized dog, and has a sturdy yet sleek build, with an expression that is alert and eager. The erect ears add to the alert appearance of the Canaan Dog. His coat is straight and harsh, and can be medium to long in length. He also has a close fitting undercoat. The coloring of the Canaan Dog can vary and includes white or black, harlequin, and sandy, cream, reddish brown, and black. The height of the Canaan Dog is around 19-24 inches, and the weight is around 35-55 pounds.
Canaan Dog Grooming

The Canaan Dog is a low maintenance dog when it comes to grooming, and in order to keep his coat in good condition you can simply brush it once a week. He does shed all year round, although this is minimal for part of the year and can get heavier on a seasonal basis. When shedding more heavily the Canaan Dog may need more regular brushing and grooming.
Canaan Dog Health Problems and Life Expectancy

The life expectancy of the Canaan Dog is around 12-15 years, and there are various illnesses and health problems that are linked to the breed. This includes thyroid problems and seizures. However, compared to many breeds this is a relatively healthy breed. The parents of the Canaan Dog puppy should have OFA and CERF certificates.
Canaan Dog History

The Canaan Dog originated from Israel, and has an ancient history in terms of his ancestry. Developed from the breeding of feral dogs in the Middle East, these dogs were used to protect livestock as well as being used as messengers by the army in Israel. The breed was registered by the AKC in 1997.

# AKAKalef K'naani
# SizeMedium
# Ease of trainingMedium
# GroomingLow
# SheddingMedium/High
# Exercise neededDaily walk
# Energy levelMedium
# ProtectionMedium, will bark
# Good with childrenYes, if raised with them
# Health clearancesOFA, CERF
# Popularity150/155