Archive for the ‘Canaan Dog’ Category
The Canaan dog is a Canaanite breed of dog which may have existed in the eastern Mediterranean seaboard for millennia, as referenced in ancient sculptures. The Canaan dog, known in Israel as, is a typical pariah dog in appearance. They are a medium-sized dog, with a wedge-shaped head, medium-sized, erect and low set ears with a broad base and rounded tips. Their outer coat is dense, harsh and straight of short to medium-length. The undercoat should be close and profuse according to season.
Colour ranges from black to cream and all shades of brown and red between, usually with small white markings, or all white with colour patches. Spotting of all kinds is permitted, as well as white or black masks.
Type varies somewhat between the lines of other Canaan dogs and those found in Israel and the rest of the world. Males: Height: 20–24 inches (50–60 cm); Weight: 40–55 pounds (18–25 kg). Females: Height: 18–20 inches (45–50 cm); Weight: 35–42 pounds


