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| Canaan Dog |
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The moderation and balance of the proper Canaan Dog doesn't help to indicate the alert, vigilant, highly intelligent and canny personality within. Most homes, beguiled by the ease of the smooth coat, medium size and pleasing lines will be quickly re-educated on what it takes to be an "easy" dog to live with when the Canaan Dog takes advantage of every weakness in their training and care. As a dog that survived by its wits in rather difficult environment as the camp follower for Nomads in the Middle East, the Canaan Dog is not the best dog for those who want a "puppy" to spoil. However, for those that are willing to take the time in rearing a true compatriot and companion, one with a great thinking mind and ability to recognize things are out of the ordinary, it would be hard to find a close second to the Canaan Dog. |
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| General Information |
| Group(s):
Primitive-Pariah |
Height: 14-20 |
| Weight: 35-50 pounds |
Longevity: teens |
| Colors: all except brindle, black/tan or tri-color. Solid color, spotted, etc are acceptable. |
Coat type: Double coat with soft, tight undercoat and relatively short harsh outer coat |
| Recognized Registries: FCI, UKC, AKC, NCA |
| Overall Appearance: Medium sized, square proportioned dog with wedge shaped head, prick ears, and curled tail. Moderation and balance are the hallmark of a good example of the breed. |
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| Personaility - Behavior - Training |
| Energy Level: Moderately high. |
| General Nature: |
vigilant, alert, suspicious of strangers |
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with Children: good with those they know if properly reared and supervised |
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with other pets: generally good |
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with dogs: generally good |
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| Socialization requirements: fairly high as the nature of the breed is based on survival skills and wariness |
| Ideal home characteristics: Appreciation for the high energy and alert nature |
| Temperament Notes: Do not underestimate their wariness based on their ancestral development and work. |
| Training requirement: Heavy socialization to be confident in a variety of environments (out, at home, at friends, etc.) and basic manners |
| Trainer notes: With a vigilant nature the Canaan Dog is very detail oriented. As such, it can be very difficult to make a "reliable" worker since they will often be a bit reactive and wary in new surroundings. For the trainer that carefully nurtures and protects a sense of trust from the dog, they can be among the most fearless and focused workers. Nevertheless, the Canaan Dog is quite enthusiastic about playing and interacting with their people (and what else is training after all) so they can be quite the joy to train even if their nature makes precision work less likely when working in a variety of new places. |
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| Background Information |
| Year range of first recognition: Over 4000 years ago. |
| Country of Origin: Israel |
| Original Function: Camp and flock guardians of the Bedouins |
| History: Over 4000 years old, pariah dogs of Israel that were camp followers of nomads. |
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| Adoption Information |
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| Deviations from Standard: too large, heavy boned, improper coloring, excessively refined, potential ivermectin sensitivity |
| Health Notes: hip dysplasia, patellar luxation, eye problems, hypothyroidism |
| Health Testing: CERF, OFA (hips and elbows), thyroid panel |
| Questions to ask Breeder: http://www.digitaldog.com/breeder_questions.html - The Breeder Questions as listed here provided with explanations and answers you will want to be looking for!
- How long have you had Canaan Dogs?
- Why do you have Canaan Dog (show, performance, hunting, etc.)?
- What do you consider to be the most important single characteristic of a Canaan Dog?
- What health issues have you seen in the breed?
- What criteria do you set for your breeding stock?
- Do you plan to keep a puppy from this litter?
- How often do you have puppies?
- Do you have a written contract and puppy guarantee?
- At what age do you sent your pups to their homes?
- How would you describe the ideal Canaan Dog?
- How would you describe the ideal Canaan Dog home?
- Are your puppies whelped in your home?
- What advice would you offer someone in raising and training a Canaan Dog?
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| Web Sites: http://www.canaandogrescue.com/cdrn/- Canaan Dog Rescue |
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