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Canaan Dog

Medium-sized primitive spitz-type pariah dog with erect ears, wedge-shaped head, and bushy tail carried curled over the back, known for natural survival instincts and versatility as herder and guardian

Life span
12–15 years
Origin
Israel
Canaan Dog dog breed

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Species / Genre
Dog
Life span
12–15 years
Temperament
Alert, intelligent, loyal, independent, protective, confident
Origin
Israel
Breed group
Herding
Weight
20–25 kg
Height
51–61 cm

About

Canaan Dog

Description

Medium-sized primitive spitz-type pariah dog with erect ears, wedge-shaped head, and bushy tail carried curled over the back, known for natural survival instincts and versatility as herder and guardian

History

Ancient pariah dog from the land of Canaan that survived for thousands of years in the wild. In the 1930s, Dr. Rudolphina Menzel began redomesticating them for use as guard and service dogs. Recognized by AKC in 1997 and is the national dog of Israel.

Temperament

Personality traits

Alert intelligent loyal independent protective confident

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