Canaan Dog Breed Standard
Herding Group

General Appearance
The Canaan Dog is a herding and flock guardian dog native to the Middle East. He is aloof with strangers, inquisitive, loyal and loving with his family. His medium-size, square body is without extremes, showing a clear, sharp outline. The Canaan Dog moves with athletic agility and grace in a quick, brisk, ground-covering trot. He has a wedge-shaped head with low-set erect ears, a bushy tail that curls over the back when excited, and a straight, harsh, flat-lying double coat.

Size, Proportion, Substance
Size--Height at the withers is 20 to 24 inches for dogs and 19 to 23 inches for bitches. The ideal Canaan Dog lies in the middle of the stated ranges. Disqualifications--Dogs less than 20 inches or more than 25 inches. Bitches less than 18 inches or more than 23 inches. Proportion--Square when measured from the point of the withers to the base of the tail and from the point of the withers to the ground. Substance--Moderate. Dogs generally weigh 45 to 55 pounds and bitches approximately 35 to 45 pounds. Dogs distinctly masculine without coarseness and bitches feminine without over-refinement.

Head

Elongated, the length exceeding the breadth and depth considerably. Wedge-shaped, when viewed from above. Slightly arched when viewed from the side, tapering to stop. The region of the forehead is of medium width, but appearing broader through ears set low to complete an alert expression, with a slight furrow between the eyes. Expression--Alert, watchful and inquisitive. Dignified. Eyes--Dark, almond-shaped, slightly slanted. Varying shades of hazel with liver-pointed dogs. Eye rims darkly pigmented or of varying shades of liver harmonizing with coat color. Fault--Unpigmented eye rims. Ears--Erect, medium to large, set moderately low, broad at the base, tapering to a very slightly rounded tip. Ears angled very slightly forward when excited. A straight line from the inner corner of the ear to the tip of the nose should just touch the inner corner of the eye and a line drawn from the tip of the ear to the tip of the nose should just touch the outer corner of the eye. Ear motion contributes to expression and clearly defines the mood of the dog. Major Fault--In the adult dog, other than erect ears. Stop--Slightly accentuated. Muzzle--Tapering to complete the wedge shape of the head. Length equal to or slightly longer than the length of the skull from the occiput to stop. Whisker trimming optional. Nose--Darkly pigmented or varying shades of liver, harmonizing with coat color. Lips--Tight with good pigmentation. Bite--Scissors.

Neck, Topline, Body
Neck--well arched. Balance to body and head and free from throatiness. Topline--Level with slight arch over the loins. Body--Strong, displaying athletic agility and trimness. Chest--Moderately broad and deep, extending to the elbows, with well-sprung ribs. Loin--Well-tucked up. Short, muscled flanks. Tail--Set moderately high. May be carried curled over the back when excited; limited to one full curl. When extended, the bone must reach to the hocks. Fault: Tail which falls over to either side of the back.

Forequarters
Shoulders moderately angulated. Legs straight. Pasterns flexible with very slight slope when viewed from the side. Dewclaws may be removed. Feet--Catlike, pads hard, pigmentation harmonizing with nose and eye rims. Nails strong, hard, pigmentation harmonizing with either nose and eye rims or coat.

Hindquarters
Moderately angulated. In balance with forequarters. Straight when viewed from the rear. Thigh musculature well-developed, moderately broad. Hocks well-let-down. Dewclaws must be removed. Feet and nails as in fore-quarters.

Coat
Double coat. Outer coat-straight, harsh, flat-lying, with slight ruff. Ruff more pronounced on males. Length of outer coat ½ to 1½ inch; longer on ruff and back of thighs, shorter on body, legs and head. Undercoat--straight, soft, short, flat-lying, density varying with climate. Tail bushy, increasing in plumage from set to end of bones, then tapering to pointed tip. Faults--Excessively long guard coat that masks the clean outline of the dog. Any trimming that alters the natural appearance of the dog.

Color
There are two color patterns. Pattern 1) Predominantly white with mask and with or without additional patches of color (large body patches are desirable). Pattern 2) Solid colored with or without white trim. Color may range from black through all shades of brown - sandy to red or liver. Shadings of black on a solid brown or tan dog are frequently seen. The trim on a solid colored dog may include chest, undercarriage, feet and lower part of leg and tip of tail. In all color patterns self-ticking may be present. Disqualifications--a) Gray and/or brindle. b) All white.

Mask
The mask is a desired and distinguishing feature of the predominantly white Canaan Dog. The mask is the same color(s) as the body patches on the dog. The basically symmetrical mask must completely cover the eyes and ears or can completely cover the head as in a hood. The only allowed white in the mask or hood is a white blaze of any size or shape and/or white on the muzzle below the mask. Faults--On predominantly white dogs--absence of mask, half mask, or grossly asymmetrical mask.

Gait
Movement is very important. Good reach and drive. Quick, brisk natural trot, apparently tireless, indicating an animal capable of trotting for hours. Covers ground more quickly than expected. Agile, able to change directions almost instantaneously. Tends to single-track at high speed. Fault--Anything that detracts from efficient movement.

Temperament
Alert, vigilant, devoted and docile with his family. Reserved and aloof with strangers. Highly territorial, serving as a responsive companion and natural guardian. Very vocal, persistent. Easily trained. Faults--Shyness or dominance toward people.

Disqualifications
Dogs less than 20 inches or more than 25 inches.
Bitches less than 18 inches or more than 23 inches.
Gray and/or brindle.
All white.

Approved: June 10, 1996
Effective: August 12, 1997

 Canaan Dog(卡南犬)

[简介] 卡南犬是一种牧羊犬和羊群护卫犬，原产于中东。他对陌生人会回避，但保持好奇。他热爱自己的家庭、且忠诚。中等体型、正方形比例，没有任何极端的地方，轮廓线显得清晰、整洁。其动作敏捷、优雅，小跑时活泼、迅速且步幅大。他有一个楔形的头部，位置较低的立耳；兴奋时，会卷曲在背后的毛发浓密的尾巴；直、粗硬、平贴身体的双层被毛。

[体型] 大小：雄性肩高约20~24英寸；雌性肩高约19~23英寸。理想的卡南犬肩高应该处于该范围正中间。失格：雄性低于19英寸或高于25英寸；雌性低于18英寸或高于24英寸。比例：肩高（马肩隆到地面的距离）与体长（马肩隆到尾根处的距离）相等，呈正方形比例。体质：中等，雄性的体重通常在45~55磅；雌性的体重通常在35~45磅。雄性明显的显现出雄壮，但不粗劣；雌性显得柔美但不过分精致。

[头部] 比较长，与相应的宽度和深度比，其长度超出不少。从上面观察，呈楔形，从侧面观察，略显圆拱，到止部略微变细。前额宽度中等，但耳朵位置低，故穿过耳朵的部分显得宽阔，位置较低的耳朵形成警惕的表情，两眼间有轻微的浅沟。表情：警惕、警觉、好奇、威严。眼睛：暗黑色、杏仁形，略微倾斜，肝色斑纹的狗，眼睛颜色为不同深浅的榛子色（淡褐色）。眼圈颜色为暗黑色（肝色斑纹被毛的狗，眼圈颜色为不同深浅的榛子色，与被毛颜色协调）。缺陷：眼圈缺乏色素。耳朵：直立、中等大小，位置适度低，根部宽，逐渐变细，尖端略圆。兴奋时，耳朵略微向前转。从耳朵内角画一条直线到鼻尖，这条直线正好经过内眼角；从耳尖画一条直线到鼻尖，这条直线正好经过外眼角。耳朵的动作影响到狗的表情，并明显地表达出他的情绪。重要缺陷：成年狗，耳朵不直立。止部：略微清晰。口吻：尖端变细，形成楔形的头部。长度等于或略大于脑袋的长度（从后枕骨到止部的距离）。胡须可以修剪或保留。鼻镜：暗黑色或不同深浅的肝色（与被毛颜色协调）嘴唇：紧密，色素充足。咬和：剪状咬和。

[颈部、背线、身躯] 颈部：漂亮的圆拱形。与头部及身躯比例协调，喉咙无赘肉。背线：平、直，腰部略拱。身躯：结实，显示出运动性，敏捷且整齐。胸部：宽度和深度适中，延伸到肘部，肋骨扩张良好。腰部：适度上提。短，腰窝肌肉发达。尾巴：位置略高，兴奋时可能卷曲在背后，仅卷一圈。伸直时，尾巴能延伸到飞节。缺陷：尾巴垂向后背的任何一侧。

[前躯] 肩胛适度倾斜。前肢直，从侧面观察，骹骨柔韧、略微倾斜。狼爪：可以切除。足爪：猫足，脚垫坚硬，色素与鼻镜及眼圈协调一致。趾甲坚硬结实，坚硬，色素与鼻镜、眼圈及被毛协调一致。

[后躯] 角度适中，与前躯平衡。从后面观察，非常直。大腿肌肉非常发达，中等宽度。飞节位置低狼爪必须被切除。足爪及趾甲与前肢相同。

[被毛] 双层被毛，外层披毛：直、粗硬，平躺着，有轻微的围脖。雄性的围脖比较明显。外层披毛的长度约0.5~1.5英寸长，身躯、腿和头部的毛发略短。底毛：直、柔软、短、平躺着，密度根据气候变化。尾巴的饰毛，从根部到尾巴尖方向逐渐变的浓密。到尾巴尖变少。缺陷：过长的被毛，遮盖了他清晰的轮廓线；修剪被毛，改变了自然的形态。

[颜色] 通常有两种颜色模式：1）白色带有面具，带有或不带其他颜色的色块（身体上有较大的色块比较理想）。2）纯色，带有或不带白色修饰。颜色从黑色到不同深浅的褐色都可以，包括沙色、红色或肝色。褐色或茶色狗身上有黑色阴影是常常能看到的。纯色狗的白色修饰出现在：胸部、身下、足爪、腿下半部及尾巴尖。失格：灰色带或不带斑点；全白色。面具：对白色为主要颜色的卡南犬而言，面具是很理想的，且可以区分他们的面貌。面具的颜色与身体上色块的颜色一致。面具基本上能均匀地覆盖住眼睛和耳朵，或象帽子一样完全覆盖头部。在面具或帽子上唯一允许出现的白色是在口吻出现白筋（任何尺寸和形状）。缺陷：白色为主的狗，缺乏面具、半截面具、面具很不对称。

[步态] 步态是十分重要的。应该具有充分的伸展和足够的动力。迅速、敏捷、自然的小跑，明显地显示出轻松，有能力这样跑一个小时。步伐频率比预期的还要快。灵活，差不多可以在瞬间改变方向。高速奔跑时，足迹为单一轨迹。缺陷：任何损害效率的动作。

[气质] 警惕、机敏、对家庭成员投入且温顺。对陌生人有保留，且回避。有很强的领地观念，对同伴的服务有积极的反应，天生会保护同伴。非常爱吠叫，固执。容易训练。缺陷：羞怯或企图支配人类。

[失格] 雄性低于20英寸或高于25英寸雌性低于18英寸或高于23英寸灰色带或不带斑点。全白色。

标准通过日期：1996年6月10日

标准执行日期：1997年8月12日

原作： 酋长

来源： 转译自AKC

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