Canaan Dog Information

Can I test your General Knowledge if you are in love with this breed? What is the national dog breed of Israel? Isn’t it Canaan Dog Breed?

Breed Group: Spaniel-type
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Weight: Male 13–18 lb (5.9–8.2 kg) & Female 13–18 lb (5.9–8.2 kg)
Height: Male 12–13 inches (30–33 cm) & Female 12–13 inches (30–33 cm)
Colors in which it is available: Blenheim, (Black, White, Tan,) Black and Tan, and Ruby
                              Nick Name: Cav, Cavalier, Cavie

General Information: This breed derives its name from the name of the Canaanite people. When it comes to appearance, it is a typical pariah dog. A medium sized dog with a wedge shaped head is the main characteristic of this breed. Dr. Rudolphina Menzel, having studied the desert pariah dogs and the variations in appearances, classified these canines into four types: 1) heavy, sheepdog appearance, 2) dingo-like appearance, 3) Border Collie appearance, 4) Greyhound appearance. Dr. Menzel concluded that the Canaan Dog is a derivative of the Type III pariah dog—the collie type (referring to the type of farm collie found in the 1930s, which was a medium dog of moderate head type more similar to today's border collie, not the modern rough coated collie.

Qualities:

Have you heard of Darwin’s survival of the fittest? These dogs are known to have the tendency to survive in all the adverse conditions.

They are known to be agile and are nimble in nature.

They don’t get close to strangers very quickly because they are a little reserved in nature.

They are defensive but not offensive in any sense.

Lifespan: This dog breed does not face any hereditary problems because this breed is known to be the healthiest breed ever.

Thus, if you are looking for a dog that can be a good watch dog, Canaan dog is the best dog breed ever. This dog is one of the oldest, dating back to biblical times. The caves of Einan and Hayonim are sites in which the oldest remains of dogs have been found.