Canaan Dog
- Height 51–61 cm 48–58 cm
- Weight 20–25 kg 15–20 kg
- Life span 12–15 years
- Exercise 60 min/day
The Canaan Dog is in the AKC's Herding Group. It comes from Israel. Males weigh 20–25 kg and females 15–20 kg. It stands 48–61 cm tall. It typically lives 12–15 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.
The Canaan Dog is a medium-sized, athletic breed that is known for its intelligence, trainability, and alertness. This breed is native to the Middle East, where it was originally used for herding and guarding.
- Group
- Herding Group
- Origin
- Israel
- Coat
- short double · white, black, sand, gold, red, cream, sand and white, and black and white
- Also known as
- Kelev Kna'ani and Israeli Canaan Dog
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Id
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Traits
- Energy
- Trainability
- Barking
- Grooming
- Shedding
- Drooling
- Good with children
- Good with dogs
- Good with strangers
- Apartment friendly
Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Canaan Dog. They are researched estimates, not measurements.
Researched from showsightmagazine.com ukcdogs.com ckc.ca royalkennelclub.com en.wikipedia.org viovet.co.uk
Canaan Dog FAQ
- How long does a Canaan Dog live?
- The Canaan Dog has a life span of 12–15 years.
- How big does a Canaan Dog get?
- Males weigh 20–25 kg and females 15–20 kg. Height ranges from 48–61 cm.
- Is the Canaan Dog hypoallergenic?
- No, the Canaan Dog is not considered hypoallergenic.
- What group is the Canaan Dog in?
- The Canaan Dog is in the AKC's Herding Group.
More from the Herding Group
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Australian Cattle Dog
10
-
Australian Shepherd
10
-
Bearded Collie
10
-
Beauceron
9
-
Belgian Laekenois
9
-
Belgian Malinois
8
-
Belgian Sheepdog
5
-
Belgian Tervuren
5
Similar in size
-
Azawakh
8
-
Shikoku
5
-
Airedale Terrier
10
-
Barbet
8
-
Braque du Bourbonnais
10
-
Braque Francais Pyrenean
10
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