Canaan Dog

Canaan Dog Dog Breed

  • Breed Type: Herding Dogs
  • Origin: Israel
  • Height: 19 - 24 inches
  • Weight: 35 - 55 pounds
  • Life Span: 12 - 15 years
  • Fur Color: black to all shades of brown, including sandy, red, or liver

About the Canaan Dog

The Canaan Dog is a breed of pariah dog abundant across the Middle East. It can be found in Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon and the Sinai Peninsula, and these, or dogs very similar, are also found in Iraq and Syria. It is the national dog of Israel.
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