Canaan Dog

**Semantic type:** Mammal

**Definition:** A sturdy, medium-sized, squarely proportioned herding dog with a bushy tail carried curled over the back when the dog is alert. The ears have a broad base and a rounded tip, and are set high. The straight, harsh, double coat lies flat and may be solid black, brown, and white, or in a patched pattern of white with black or brown. The average height range is 19-24 inches and weight is 35-55 pounds.