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Canaan Dog

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group:
primitive
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height: m
20-24" / 50.8-61 cm,
f 19-23" / 48.3-58.4 cm |
| types: |
weight: m
45-55 lbs / 20.41-24.9 kg, f 35-45 lbs / 15.87-20.41 kg |
| colors: |
sandy,
white (usually with black mask), brown, black |
| physical traits: |
strong |
| hair type: |
double coat: outer-short (1/2-1-1/2"),
straight and harsh. under-straight, short, soft |
personality/
temperament: |
independent, alert, vigilant,
inquisitive, loyal, loving, devoted, docile with family,
vocal, reserved and aloof with strangers, obedient, resourceful,
versatile, territorial. some can be shy, have dominance hierarchy
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maintenance/
special needs: |
low, firm but kind discipline
early |
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| origination: |
Israel |
| bred for: |
herd/flock guard, guard dog,
scavenger, pariah |
| identifying traits: |
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| ideal for: |
family, companion, herding,
guarding, tracking, search and rescue, watchdog |
| good with kids? |
yes |
| life expectancy: |
12-13 yrs |
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| kennel
clubs: |
akc,
ukc (sighthound/pariah dog group), fci-(primitive type dog
group), saku (utility dog group), ankc (nonsporting dog group) |
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