Canaan Dog — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Canaan Dog — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Canaan Dog originated in Israel (the Land of Canaan).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The FCI standard is numbered N° 273.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* It is classified in FCI Group 5 (Spitz and primitive types).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Height at the withers is 20-24 inches for dogs and 19 inches and up for bitches.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is a double coat with a straight, harsh, flat-lying outer coat.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Two colour patterns are recognised: predominantly white with a mask, or solid coloured with or without white trim.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualifications include grey and/or brindle colouring and an all-white coat.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The temperament is alert, vigilant, devoted and docile with family.