Canaan Dog Breed Information

The Canaan dog is a rare dog that originated from the Middle East and these medium-sized dogs were originally bred to be herding dogs. They are an ancient dog breed, and the first Canaan dog was adapted from Middle Eastern wild dogs.

These short-haired dogs have bushy tails curling over their back and large pointy ears. The Canaan dog temperament makes them territorial and hesitant around new people, but they love their families and are great guard dogs.

Read on to find out more about the remarkable Canaan dog!