British Canaan Dog Society

Frequently Asked Questions

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The Canaan Dog is a pariah (free-living) dog found in Israel and its surrounding area. Nobody really knows the exact truth about their origins. Some say that he is an originally domesticated dog turned feral, while others believe they may in fact be a separate species to the wolf and domestic breeds of today. The …Read More

Temperament

By Myrna Shiboleth The temperament of the Canaan is a direct result of the fact that this is what is called a primitive breed. What is a primitive breed? It is basically a breed that has retained the characteristics that were necessary for survival, and has not been changed as a result of many generations …Read More

History of the Canaan Dog

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The Canaan Dog is a Pariah Dog of Israel. Nobody really knows the exact truth about their origins. Some say that he is an originally domesticated dog turned feral, while others believe they are in fact a separate species to the wolf and the domestic breeds of today. The reality is that currently there is …Read More