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Canaan
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Country of Origin: Israel
Life Span: 12-13 years
Bred For: Messenger, guard dog and assistance
Coat: Straight, flat, short and harsh
Color: Solid black, brown or white, some reds that can lighten over time, as well as a pattern of white with brown or black patches
Height: Male: 20-24" Female: 19-23"
Weight: Male: 45-55lbs Female: 35-45lbs
Family Rating:
History
This Canaan breed dates back to Israel's ancient times. It is believed
that this breed goes back as far as the biblical times, which means
they are among the oldest of the dog breeds to still exist today. The
Canaan is believed to be a working dog doing both herding and guarding
for the ancient Israelites. This dogs protected animals, sheep, and the
people that were in the surrounding camps.
Then during the second century the Romans moved the Israelites out,
which caused the Canaan breed to be reduced and close to extinction for
several years. When this took place the dogs took up residence in the
area of the Negev Desert. This area was an oasis for many of the
wildlife in Israel. Even though these dogs were living wild, during
these times they did help certain different cultures, that lived in the
area from time to time.
Then Dr. Rudolphina Menzel discovered that these dogs were intelligent
and began to use them for guard dogs at the Jewish settlements. Then
through breeding the dogs, they strengthened in numbers and the Canaan
breed as we know it today came into being.
Temperament
This Canaan breed is reliable, easy going, naturally a herder,
independent, and intelligent. This makes them more than just a good
working dog. They are also great with family and kids. Even though this
dog does not require a lot of attention, they do like it though.
These dogs in training get bored quite easily especially with
repetitive task. So keep the training sessions short and varied to keep
these dogs interested in what you are trying to teach them, they are
quick to learn.
The Canaan dogs are also wary of strangers, so make sure to socialize
them with the main people that are going to be around them. This trait
though makes them great guard dogs. They will bark at people they
aren't used to being around.
Other traits these dogs are good with are feats of chasing, agility,
chasing, and tracking. They are often very calm which is what makes
them so great for a family pet. They are very loyal.
Grooming and Upkeep
These dogs need to be brushed and combed weekly to keep their coat
healthy and get rid of the shedding hairs. This also keeps their coats
looking nice too. This dog does shed during certain seasons of the
year. So be prepared to vacuum a bit more during these times.
These dogs do not need regular bathing for they do not have a body
odor. But if they get too dirty romping outside you will want to give
them a bath to get all the dirt off. Occasional bathing will not hurt
though. If you do notice your dog smelling strange though, you may have
the dog checked by the vet for things such as ear infections or skin
infections.
Health
The Canaan breed is one of the hardiest and healthiest of any breed. It
can sometimes suffer from hip dysplasia, but this is a rare occurrence. |
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