Canaan Dog
Puppy Buyers Guide

The Canaan Dog is a relatively new breed originating in the Middle East. Also called "Kelev K'naani", the breed was developed by a pair of scientists and experts on ancient dog breeds; Dr. Rudolph Menzel and Dr. Rudolphina Menzel, who are world renowned experts on ancient Pariah dogs.

Pariah dogs are an ancient breed that have been used for centuries in Israel and Palestine, guarding and herding livestock, and more recently as working dogs during wartimes, fulfilling guard duties, detecting land mines and as messengers and Red Cross helpers. The Canaan Dog was developed from re-domesticated Pariah dog stock, and retains the intelligence, keen sense of smell, acute hearing and alert demeanor of it's recent ancestor.

Canaan Dogs are intelligent and easy to train. They excel in a number of areas, including herding, and tracking. When socialized with children from an early age, the Canaan Dog makes an excellent family companion, both devoted and protective of it's home and family. The breed is fastidiously clean, and easily housebroken, a trait that stems from the "den" instincts of the Pariah Dog. The breed does not require a great deal of exercise, and is suitable to homes in either city or country.

If you are looking for a loving, trainable and unique family dog, the Canaan Dog may be the breed of choice for you.

Photo: Canaan Dog
by Joy Levine
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