What is Canaan Dog?
'''Canaan dog''' is a breed of [[dog]]. == History == Canaan dogs first became competition in [[1997]]. Canaan dogs were the AKC’s 141st dog breed.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Canaan Dog Dog Breed Information|url=https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/canaan-dog/|access-date=2020-11-05|website=American Kennel Club|language=en}}</ref> Canaan dogs go all the way back to Israel, where they were first bred by pariah dogs.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Ancient Canaan: A Dog That Will Steal Your Heart|url=https://www.thesprucepets.com/canaan-dog-4584348|access-date=2020-11-05|website=The Spruce Pets|language=en}}</ref> They quickly were wanted and became popular house dogs. == Description == The average Canaan dog weighs 35-55 pounds depending on the gender and age. They grow up to be 19-24 inches. They are medium sized dogs, with a thick coat and a curly tail. The coat can be sandy, red brown, white, or black in color.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Canaan Dog|url=https://www.purina.co.uk/dogs/dog-breeds/library/canaan|access-date=2020-11-06|website=Purina|language=en}}</ref> Canaan dogs can sometimes be dog-aggressive, and aren’t very good guard dogs and tend to be suspicious of new people.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Canaan Dog Breed Information, Pictures, Characteristics & Facts|url=https://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/canaan-dog|access-date=2020-11-06|website=DogTime}}</ref> == Health == Canaan dogs are usually healthy, but can suffer from Hypothyroidism, Epilepsy, Progressive retinal atrophy, Cryptorchidism, '''Hip dysplasia,''' Elbow dysplasia, '''Luxating patella, and Osteochondritis dissecans.'''<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Canaan Dog|url=https://www.pethealthnetwork.com/dog-health/dog-breeds/canaan-dog|access-date=2020-11-06|website=Pet Health Network|language=en}}</ref> == Care & Maintenance == Caring for your Canaan dog is important. Canaan puppies should get 3 little meals a day, and an adult Canaan dog should get 2 larger meals per day. Canaan dogs should be brushed frequently to remove dead hair. Requirements include trimming nails, brushing t