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Breed Standards for
the Canaan Dog |
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General Appearance: |
A
medium-sized, square-proportioned dog of moderate substance
that combines strength, agility, and endurance. |
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Head: |
Almond-shaped eyes; Elongated head, wedge-shaped from above;
Ears erect and set low, slightly rounded tip |
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Size: |
Weight: male: 45-55 lb; female: 35-45 lb
Height: male: 20-24”; female: 19-23” |
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Coat: |
A
double coat, with a short, soft undercoat that varies in
density according to climate, and a straight, flat-lying,
harsh outer coat, with a slight ruff |
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Color: |
May
be either predominantly white with mask with or without
additional color patches, or solid color with or without
white trim. The mask should be symmetrical and must
completely cover both eyes and ears. |
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Temperament: |
Intelligent, devoted, docile dog that is quite tractable and
wiling to please |
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