Canaans!

Canaan Dogs are so cool so why don't you have a look at some facts about them:

#1. "The Canaan Dog is medium-sized, and squarely proportioned."
#2. "The nose is varying shades of liver depending on the coat color."
#3. "The almond-shaped eyes are slightly slanted and come in shades of hazel. The eye rims are varying shades of liver depending on the coat color."
#4. "The ears are erect and mobile."
#5. "The neck is well arched."
#6. "The legs are straight."
#7. "The tail is set high and may be carried over the back when the dog is excited."
#8. "The cat-like feet have hard pads."
#9. "The Canaan Dog has a double coat. The outer coat is harsh, lying flat with a slight rough and the undercoat is straight and soft, lying flat. Coat colors include solid black, tan, brown, sandy, red, liver, white, or in a patched pattern of liver and white, brown and white, black and white, with a symmetrical mask matching the color of their patches. Solid colors have white trim on the chest, feet and tip of the tail. Dogs with red coats are either born creamy white and then darken or dark reddish brown and then lighten."
#10. "Not only does the Canaan Dog excel as a herder, but it has also proven itself in a variety of tasks involving dependability and obedience such as agility, tracking and herding trials."
#11. "They work well as a team, but at the same time can think independently."
#12. "Will respond to positive, motivational training if the owner mixes things up, but will get bored with repetition."
#13. "This very intelligent breed can do exceptionally well in obedience."
#14. "Devoted, gentle and loyal, they like their families."
#15. "A naturally protective, independent guard dog as well as an excellent watchdog who has an instinct to defend their territory."
#16. "Will bark a lot if allowed to get away with it."
#17. "Active, alert and docile, they are very friendly with those they know."
#18. "They should be well socialized, preferably when young with both dogs and people, especially with children, as the breed tends to be naturally wary of strangers."
#19. "Height: 19-24 inches (48-61 cm.)"
#20. "Weight: 35-55 pounds (16-25 kg.)"
#21. "The Canaan Dog will do okay in an apartment if it gets enough exercise. They are moderately active indoors and will do best with at least an average-sized yard. Its dense undercoat protects the dog from extreme temperatures, whether it be hot or cold - so it can live outdoors, but also makes a wonderful housedog."
#22. "Life Expectancy: About 12-15 years."

Info from: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/canaan.htm
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