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Canaan Dog

    height of a basenji dog
group: primitive
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 issues
maintenance/
special needs:

low, firm but kind discipline early
nickname:  
origination: Israel
bred for: herd/flock guard, guard dog, scavenger, pariah
identifying traits:  
ideal for: family, companion, herding, guarding, tracking, search and rescue, watchdog
good with kids? yes
life expectancy: 12-13 yrs  
of interest:  
health concerns:  
kennel clubs: fci-(primitive type dog group), akc, ukc (sighthound/pariah dog group), saku (utility dog group), ankc (nonsporting dog group)
rescues: n/a  
Canaan Dog
adult Camaan dog
Canaan Dog
adult Camaan dog
 
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