THE UTILITY GROUP
Sire - Sivan Me Shaar Hagai
Dam - Minto's Libyan Jewel
BREEDER :- Richard Minto OWNER :- Ellen Minto
Israel's national dog the Canaan is an effective guard, this versatile, alert breed is somewhat distrustful of strangers. Medium sized, with a Spitz look he has a strong topline, with no slope from withers to croup. Deep brisket, belly well tucked up and short loin.
The coat is straight, harsh and of medium length, there should be a mane in males. No loose skin. The coat is medium length and flat.
Colours are Sandy to red brown, white or black. Dark and white masks and or white markings are acceptable. Where a dog has a mask, symmetrical is preferred. Grey, brindle, tri-colour and black and tan are highly undesirable.
| Update | Club Name | Contact | Phone number | Homepage | |
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| 2004 | Canaan Dog Club | Mrs E Minto | 020 8384 5896 6-10pm |
yes | yes |
| 2004 | British Canaan Dog Society (proposed) | Ms Pam O'Loughlin | n/a | yes | yes |
| Size | Active | Temperament | Kennel | Training | Grooming | Problems | 51-61cms= 20-24" dogs larger than bitches | quick | alert & distrustful of strangers | yes | ? | little | No |
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| Affix | Breeder | Telephone | Area | Homepage | |
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| BABREES | Jill Terry | 0044(0)1945 430583 or Fax 01945 430593 |
Cambridgeshire | yes | yes |
| ANACAN | E & R Minto | 020 8384 5896 | Feltham | yes | yes |
| Name | Picture | Owner | Telephone | Area | Homepage | |
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| Affix | Breeder | Telephone | Area | Homepage | |
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| SANCHAAN'S | Sari Alanko | +358 19 756400 | Finland | yes | yes |
| Israel Spitz Club (Canaan ) | - | - | Israel | no | yes |
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For pictures of the top dogs in Scotland by Michael Trafford
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LAST UPDATE Saturday, June 26, 2004