The Israel Canaan Dog, by Myrna Shiboleth, international judge and a leading breeder of Canaan Dogs in Israel and the world. This is the third and completely revised and comprehensive edition of the definitive book on one of the rare and fascinating primitive breeds of the world. 192 pages in FULL COLOUR, with comprehensive information on the breed, from the earliest years of … [Read more...] about Israel Canaan Dog by Myrna Shiboleth
Canaan Dog Video
Check out this great video on the Canaan Dog by Animal Planet. The lady playing with the puppies 2:55 minutes into the video is BCDS member Myrna Shiboleth of the Shaar Hagai Kennels in Israel. … [Read more...] about Canaan Dog Video
Will the REAL Canaan Dog please stand up?
People who are not over familiar with the Canaan Dog can often mistake another breed or cross-breed for one. We have therefore devised this little quiz to test YOUR knowledge! Which of the following dogs are really Canaan Dogs? Click on the photo to see if you were right! HINT: There are 8 Canaan Dogs to be found! … [Read more...] about Will the REAL Canaan Dog please stand up?
Canaan Dog Colours – Genetics
Written by Jill Terry, this article first appeared in the British Canaan Dog Society's newsletter, issue 2, December 2004. All photos can be enlarged by clicking on them. Have you ever wondered how your dog came to be the colour he is? This article will hopefully explain just how colours are inherited and why there is such a wide range of colours in the Canaan Dog. If … [Read more...] about Canaan Dog Colours – Genetics
Canaan Dog Colours
The Canaan Dog comes in a wide variety of colours and patterns, jet black to snow white and lots of colours and shades in between are acceptable. Here we show the most commonly occuring colours and patterns along with the undesirable colours and coat types. Black White Black and White Black and White with Ticking Red Red and White Sand Cream and … [Read more...] about Canaan Dog Colours
Frequently Asked Questions
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 reality is that there is no evidence to prove, or disprove, … [Read more...] about Frequently Asked Questions
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 of human selection. Most breeds of dog have been changed even to an … [Read more...] about Temperament
Registering Desert Dogs: Miyun
The Canaan is one of the very few breeds in which outside stock can be registered. The FCI considers the Canaan, which is classified in FCI Group 5 as a primitive breed, to be a breed in development. Therefore, dogs brought in from the Bedouin or the desert can be registered in the Israel Kennel Club Stud Book and are fully recognized by the FCI and all its affiliates, as … [Read more...] about Registering Desert Dogs: Miyun
History of the Canaan Dog
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 no evidence to prove, or disprove, either theory. It is understood … [Read more...] about History of the Canaan Dog