Where does the Canaan Dog come from? 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…
Feeding dogs is a very controversial subject and first of all I must emphasise that I am no nutritionist nor am I qualified in any such way. Neither am I professing to tell anybody how they should or should not feed their dogs. Our Story It was about 1990 that I was persuaded by friends…
Canaans can make marvellous family pets, although they are not suited to everyone. They are extraordinarily loyal and devoted to his whole family – he is not generally a “one man dog”. This trait, however, can make it very difficult to rehome them as an adult if necessary, and it can take a year or…
In general, the Canaan Dog is possibly one of the healthiest breeds around, with no known hereditary problems. As breeders we have a responsibility to ensure that the breed remains so, not just for today but for future generations. To help us with this, we use every tool that is available today, including testing all…
In an attempt to understand the temperament of this breed, it is important to remember that this is a breed that has lived free in a harsh country for centuries, think what affect that would have on him. Obviously he is alert to everything that is going on around him, if he wasn’t then he…
Explanation of the The Kennel Club’s Breed standard Head The shape of the head should remind one most of the head-form of a Collie, but differing from it by a somewhat shorter muzzle, wider forehead and the prick ears set low and far apart. The head should be well proportioned and noble, in no way…
The first known Canaan Dog in the UK was Sheba, a bitch taken as a puppy from a wild born litter in 1964 in Damascus. Sheba was brought to the UK in 1965, but her owner could not cope with her, and in 1966 she went to live with Mrs Connie Higgins. Connie called her…
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…
René Born: 12th January 2006Colour: RedSex: Dog Our first choice of name was Babrees French Letter, and his pet name was going to be Johnny (bit cheeky!!). But The Kennel Club didn’t allow that, we he was named French Resistance and pet name René after the fab series ‘Allo, ‘Allo. Like his dad Dezi, René…
Indy Born: 18th April 2005Colour: Black & WhiteSex: Dog HEALTH:Patella Luxation tested clear Indy was a lovely dog and good in the show ring, receiving many admirers. But when a family who had one of his litter brothers suddenly and tragically lost him, we asked if they would like to have Indy, and they accepted….
Talis Born: 18th March 2004Colour: RedSex: Dog Unfortunately The Kennel Club did not allow our first choice name of Talisman, nor our 2nd, 3rd or even 4th choice of name! But, finally they did allow Talismanic. Talis was like a great big huge cuddly sloppy teddybear! Standing at 24 inches at the withers he was…
Vicky Born: 18th March 2004Colour: White & RedSex: Bitch HealthBi-lateral deafness Vicky was gorgeous! Super character, lovely type and structure. However, she was deaf. For more information, read my article on deafness in Canaan Dogs. This was in no detriment to her leading a happy, healthy life, and she lived it to the full! Babrees…
Frenchie Born: 13th July 2003Colour: Sand and WhiteSex: BitchBreeder: Laurence Aries (France) I was determined to have a bitch from Bayud, a free-born dog, when I saw him on my trip to Israel. At that time it would have meant any import from Israel would have had to go through the expense of quarantine. So,…
Carrie Born: 3rd June 2003Colour: RedSex: BitchBreeder: Sari Alanko (Finland) We decided to import Carrie from Finland after seeing her photo looking so sweet and cute! And of course it would bring new blood-lines into the UK! Although on the small side, she was within the standard and nicely put together with a steady temperament…
Josh Born: 21st May 2003Colour: BlackSex: Dog HealthHydrocephalus Joshua, unlike all our other puppies, has not been tattooed or registered with The Kennel Club, but he is a very special boy and stayed with us. Joshua suffered from a condition called Hydrocephalus (fluid on the brain). This condition can be either congenital (born with it)…
Sandy Born: 22nd May 2002Colour: SandSex: Bitch HEALTH:Patella Luxation: clearHip Score: 5/4 Sandy was a real cutie pie! In fact, her first Crufts show, when just 9 months old, the judge stated that in her critique, and went on to award her Best Puppy Bitch, Best Bitch, Best Opposite Sex to her litter brother, the…