Canaan Dog. Source: Wikipedia
Author: Hodowla Samorodok Hanaana
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Author: Hodowla Samorodok Hanaana
Picture is under GNU Free Documentation License
The breed, bred from the semi-wild dogs that have roamed the Middle East for hundreds and thousands of years, has become a service and national breed in Israel.
It has the best qualifications for service in these areas. Its "low" origin has ensured great endurance, toughness and unpretentiousness. These dogs have had to fend for themselves for many centuries, which is why only the smartest have survived. And great intelligence adorns the breed to this day.
It is distrustful of strangers, but feels great devotion to its own human pack. It is territorial, and that makes it a great guardian.
He is still very rare in our country, but this may change thanks to his characteristics.
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.
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.