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CATALOG OF BREEDS | PRIMITIVE DOGS

New Guinea Singing Dog Canaan Dog

HEIGHT 16–18in (40–45cm) Sable Black and tan HEIGHT 20–24in (50–60cm) White Black
WEIGHT 18–31lb (8–14kg) White markings are common with all color WEIGHT 40–55lb (18–25kg) Red and Black and
LIFE SPAN 15–20 years types. LIFE SPAN Over 10 years white spotted white spotted

This rare dingolike breed is a native of New Guinea, where Bred in Israel as a watchdog and herder, the Canaan Dog has
it lives feral or in semidomestication. The Singing Dog strong protective instincts that do not usually turn into aggression.
Wedge-
is kept as a curiosity in zoos worldwide but has become shaped It is highly intelligent, and with steady training makes a reliable
head
a challenging pet for a few dedicated owners. It has and affectionate companion. Not a common breed,
the extraordinary ability to vary the notes of it has yet to achieve widespread popularity.
its howl, hence the name.
Red Dark, slightly
Brushlike, slanting eyes
thick tail, carried
high and curled
Short, thick,
plush coat
Dense,
harsh coat
Low-set,
Small, broad ears
erect ears
Moderately
tucked-up White
belly Tucked-up chest
belly markings
Sandy

Pharaoh Hound

HEIGHT 21–25in (53–63cm)
WEIGHT 44–55lb (20–25kg)
LIFE SPAN Over 10 years

Although the modern Pharaoh Hound was developed in Malta,
Arched,
this graceful breed bears a strong resemblance to the prick-eared long neck
hunting dogs illustrated in the art and artifacts of Ancient Egypt. Slender, Dark tan
The Pharaoh Hound is calm-tempered but needs a lot of exercise elegant body
and unless restrained outdoors
will fly off in pursuit of small Large,
erect ears
animals, including other pets.
Whipped tail, White markings
carried in a on chest
high curve common
when active

Amber-colored eyes
Short, glossy,
slightly harsh coat

Toes often
marked white

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