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Canaan Dog
General Appearance
Medium sized, well balanced, strong and square. Marked distinction between sexes.
| Below | Average | Above | Key | |
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| Likelihood to wander | ||||
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| Good with children | ||||
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| Lifespan | |
Below: < 10 years Average: > 10 years Above: > 15 years |
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| Location | |
Below: Town only Average: Town and Country Above: Country only |
Characteristics
Agile, alert and highly intelligent.
Temperament
Confident and vigilant. Aloof with strangers. Steady and loyal to owners.
Head and Skull
Skull Well proportioned, wedge shaped of medium length, appearing broader due to low set ears. Skull somewhat flattened between ears. Stop shallow but defined. Length from muzzle to stop approximately equal to length from stop to occiput. Nose black. Lips tight and well pigmented.
Eyes
Dark, almond shaped and obliquely set with black rims.
Ears
Medium sized, erect and set low with broad base and rounded tip.
Mouth
Jaws strong with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws, level bite acceptable.
Neck
Muscular, well arched, of medium length without throatiness.
Forequarters
Well laid muscular shoulder, elbows close to body. Medium boned. When viewed from the front forelegs straight. Pasterns slightly sloping.
Body
Square, withers well developed, back level, loins muscular, chest deep and of moderate breadth, ribs well sprung. Belly well tucked up.
Hindquarters
Powerful, broad muscular thighs, hocks well let down. Legs straight when viewed from behind.
Feet
Strong, round and cat like with hard pads.
Tail
Set high, thick brush carried curled over back when trotting or excited
Gait
Energetic and natural trot.
Coat
Outer coat dense, harsh and straight of short to medium length. Undercoat close and profuse according to season.
Colour
Sand to red-brown, white, black, or spotted, with or without a symmetrical black mask. White markings permitted on all colours. Grey, brindle, black and tan or tricolour undesirable.
Size
Height 50-60 cms (20-24 ins). Weight 18-25 kgs (40-55 lbs).
Excercise Requirements
Moderate
Grooming Needs
Light
Notes
Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
