Canaan Dog (Definite Introduction)
The ideal shoulder height of Canaan dogs should be between 50.8 and 60.9cm, and the ideal shoulder height of female dogs should be between 48.3 and 58.4cm. The ideal body weight of a male dog should be in the range of 20.41-20.41kg, and the ideal body weight of a female dog should be in the range of 15.88-20.41kg. Anything that does not meet this standard is considered a defect.
The head is long, its length should exceed its width and thickness, and it should be wedge-shaped when viewed from above. Looking at the arch from one side, it gradually changes shape from the concave angle between the forehead and nose. The forehead is flat and broad, but because the ears are set low, it looks wider and has a vigilant expression. There is a groove between the eyes. His face is alert, energetic and curious, with a very majestic temperament. Eyes - Dark, almond-shaped, slightly slanted, with reddish-brown freckles. The dog's eyes may have varying degrees of fawn coloration, with dark pigmentation around the eye edges, or varying degrees of redness consistent with the coat's color. Brown color. Disadvantages - There is no pigmentation at the edges of the eyes. Ears - erect.
Normal size, short ears, gradually narrowing from wide at the base, slightly rounded at the tip. When excited, the ears tilt slightly forward, and the straight line from the inner corner of the ear to the tip of the nose should just reach the outer corner of the eye. The movement of the ears is determined by the dog's expression and mood. The concave angle between the forehead and nose is slightly obvious. Muzzle - tapering from a wedge-shaped head to a length equal to or slightly longer than the length of the skull from the back of the head to the notch between the forehead and nose. The beard can be cut or not. Nose—Dark pigmentation or varying degrees of reddish-brown color should be coordinated with coat color. Lips - Tight, well pigmented. Bite – Scissor bite.
Double-layered coat, the outer coat is straight and hard, flat and slightly hairy on the neck. Male dogs are more common, and the length of the outer coat is 1.3 to 3.8 cm. The hair on the neck, back and thighs is slightly longer, and the coat on the body, legs and head is slightly shorter. The base layer of hair has always been soft, short, flat, and dense, and changes with climate changes. The tail hairs are more numerous, gradually increasing from the tail root to the tail vertebra, and gradually tapering toward the outer tip of the tail. Disadvantages - The coat is too long and even obscures the appearance of the body. All trimming will change the natural appearance of the dog.
There are two types of coat color, mainly white, with or without hidden spots (large body spots are more popular), solid color with or without white hair, and the color range can range from black to different browns Color, such as sandy to red or reddish brown. Black is often seen on pure brown or tan dogs.Color shades, decorations on the solid color coat can occur on the chest, abdomen, lower parts of the feet and legs, and the tip of the tail. Unsatisfactory condition - gray or/and patterned; pure white.
Mask
Having a mask is its advantage, especially the obvious characteristic of the mainly white Canaan dog. The mask should be the same color as the body spots. Generally speaking, the mask should be uniform. Must fully cover eyes and ears or be able to cover the entire head like a hood. Only white masks or hoods are allowed that may have white spots of any size and shape and may have white hairs on the lower part of the mask. Disadvantages - Missing mask, half mask or extremely erratic mask in predominantly white dogs.
Gait
Movement is very important and must have good forward and propulsive movements. The light and fast natural trot, which looks unrestrained, shows that the animal is capable of trotting for several hours and can move very fast while sticking to the ground. Quick and can change the dredging target immediately. When the speed is very fast, it tends to run on a single trajectory. Disadvantages - There are all the elements that can be used to unblock.
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