Canaan Dog

Canis Lupus

Last updated:
November 2, 2020

Verified by:
AZ Animals Staff

Canaan Dog Scientific Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Canidae
Genus: Canis
Scientific Name: Canis Lupus

Canaan Dog Conservation Status:

Not Listed

Canaan Dog Location:

Asia

Canaan Dog Facts:

Diet: Omnivore
Common Name: Canaan Dog
Slogan: Has a strong survival instinct!
Group: South

Canaan Dog Physical Characteristics:

Skin Type: Hair
Lifespan: 15 years
Weight: 25kg (55lbs)

Canaan Dogs have a strong survival instinct. They are quick to react and wary of strangers, and will alert to any disturbances with prompt barking, thus making them excellent watchdogs.

Though defensive, they are not aggressive and are very good with children. They are intelligent and learn quickly, but may get bored with repetitive exercises or ignore commands if they find something of more interest.

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