COAT
The Canaan Dog has a double coat. The outer coat is straight, harsh, flat-lying, with slight ruff. The ruff more pronounced on males. The Length of outer coat is 1/2 to 11/2 inch; longer on ruff and back of thighs, shorter on body, legs and head. The undercoat is straight, soft, short, flat-lying, density varying with climate. The Tail is bushy, increasing in plumage from set to end of bones, then tapering to pointed tip

CHARACTER
The Canaan Dog is a herding and flock guardian dog native to the Middle East. 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.

RECOMMENDED CINDRA PRODUCTS:

TEXTURIZING SHAMPOO
RECONSTRUCTOR - Conditioner
DEVOTED - Spirit Collection of Fragrances

PROBLEM	SOLUTION
Detangling/Dematting	Apply full strength Moisture Plus liberally to the mat. Wait 15 minutes. Pull mat gently apart with fingers or comb.
Dry, damaged Coat	Our version of a hot oil treatment: Wet dog with warm water, apply Moisture Plus liberally. Wrap in hot towel for 15-20 minutes. Shampoo with Moisturizing Shampoo and rinse.
Dingy White Coat	Use Cleansing Shampoo on the first lather, wait 5 minutes then rinse. Follow with Texturizing Shampoo lather and rinse.
Increase Undercoat	Line brush daily with Maxicare as soon as dog is finished shedding
Showing on a hot, dry day	Use Maxicare as your only coat dressing
Showing without full undercoat	Texturizing Mist (diluted 50:50 with water) while line brushing will hold coat up long enough for judging.
Spot Whitening/Urine Stains	Use a small amount of Cleansing Shampoo full strength, wait 5 minutes and rinse
Extra Volume	Super Coat (diluted 50-50 with water) while line brushing. If very humid try Texturizing Mist instead.
Shedding around house	Spray with Maxicare and brush daily. Be sure to get down to skin. Nothing will prevent shedding completely. It is a normal, necessary process for these breeds.