Author: Hodowla Samorodok Hanaana
Picture is under GNU Free Documentation License
This website is an independent and free project. I would like to gradually replace illustrative photos with real dogs from breeders.
If you send me a photo of your dog, I can include:
- the dog’s name or your kennel name
- a link to your website
What I need:
- a good-quality photo (ideally landscape)
- confirmation that you own the photo
- permission to publish it on this site
- a link on your website pointing to www.choosedog.info (I will also include a link to your website on this breed page)
Please email me at
info@choosedog.info
(the breed name will be added to the subject line)
Or contact me via Facebook Messenger: m.me/choosetherightdog
Description
Bred from semi-feral dogs that roamed the Middle East for millennia, the Canaan Dog is now Israel’s national and service breed. Its hardy ancestry endowed it with exceptional endurance, resilience, and low maintenance needs. For centuries, only the most resourceful survived, resulting in a breed of notable intelligence.
Naturally wary of strangers but deeply devoted to its family, the Canaan Dog is territorial and makes an excellent guardian. Still rare outside its homeland, its admirable traits may well lead to growing popularity.
FCI Standard
FCI-Standard N°273 / 16. 06. 1999 / GB
CANAAN DOG
ORIGIN : Israel.
DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 28.11.1985.
UTILIZATION : Watch- and security Dog.
CLASSIFICATION F.C.I. : Group 5 Spitz and primitive type.
Section 6 Primitive type.
Without working trial.
GENERAL APPEARANCE : A medium sized, well balanced, strong and square dog resembling the wild dog type. Strong distinction between the sexes.
BEHAVIOUR /TEMPERAMENT : Alert, quick to react, distrustful of strangers, strongly defensive but not naturally aggressive. Vigilant not only against man but other animals as well. Extraordinarily devoted and amenable to training.
HEAD : Well proportioned, blunt wedge shape of medium length, appearing broader due to low set ears.
CRANIAL REGION :
Skull : Somewhat flattened. Some width allowed in powerful male heads.
Stop : Shallow but defined.
FACIAL REGION :
Nose : Black.
Muzzle : Sturdy, of moderate length and breadth.
Lips : Tight.
Jaws / Teeth : Jaws should be strong. Full dentition with scissor or level bite.
Eyes : Dark brown, slightly slanted, almond-shaped. Dark rims essential.
Ears : Erect, relatively short and broad, slightly rounded at the tip and set low.
NECK : Muscular, of medium length.
BODY : Square.
Withers : Well developed.
Back : Level.
Loins : Muscular.
Chest : Deep and of moderate breadth. Ribs well sprung.
Belly : Well tucked up.
TAIL : Set high, thick brush carried curled over the back.
LIMBS : Moderate angulations. Balance is essential.
FOREQUARTERS : Forelegs perfectly straight.
Shoulders : Oblique and muscular.
Elbows : Close to the body.
HINDQUARTERS : Powerful.
Thighs : Strong, lightly feathered at the rearside.
Stifles : Well bent.
Hocks : Well let down.
FEET : Strong, round and cat-like with hard pads.
GAIT/MOVEMENT : Quick, light and energetic trot. Should demonstrate marked agility and stamina. Correct movement is essential.
COAT
HAIR : Outer coat dense, harsh and straight, of short to medium length. Undercoat close and profuse.
COLOUR : Sand to red-brown, white, black, or spotted, with or without mask. If masked, mask must be symmetrical. Black mask permitted on all colours. White markings are permitted on all colours : « Boston Terrier » patterns are common. Grey, brindle, black-and-tan, or tricolour are unacceptable. Desert colours-sand, gold, red, cream- are most typical of the breed.
SIZE AND WEIGHT :
Size : Height at withers : 50-60 cm.
Males can be considerably larger than females.
Weight : 18-25 kg.
FAULTS : Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog.
Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.
N.B. : Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.