Canaan Dog
Kaanaankoira, Kelev Kna'ani, Canaanite Dog, Kaleb Kanaani, Kelef K'naani
The Canaan Dog is a herding and guard dog that descended from ancient pariah dogs of the region, and Syria, more than 9,000 years ago. Traditionally, it was used to herd livestock, guard communities, and serve as a versatile companion for nomadic tribes. It was formally described in 1966.
FCI Group
Spitz and Primitive Types
AKC Group
Herding
TKC Group
Utility
Country of Origin
IL
Canaan Dog
Health Testing Requirements by Country
Autoimmune and Allergies
SE
Skeletal and Muscular
UK
Eye Conditions and Blindness
Other Breed-Specific Considerations
Test Relevances
Degenerative Myelopathy
Some Relevance
Coat Colour Dilution, dilution, MLPH-related
No Evidence
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