Comparison: Canaan Dog and Ibizan Podenco

Canaan Dog and Ibizan Podenco are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

	Canaan Dog	Ibizan Podenco
FCI group	5. Spitz and primitive types	5. Spitz and primitive types
Country of origin	Israel	Spain
Category	Medium	Large
Height at withers	50–60 cm	–
Weight	18–25 kg	–
Recognition features	Square, medium-sized dog resembling a wild dog type Erect, relatively short, broad ears set low Thick brush-like tail curled over the back	Slender, elegant dog with long muzzle and large erect ears Smooth, rough or long coat in white and red Pale amber eyes and a light elastic gait
Coat	Dense, harsh and straight outer coat of short to medium length with a profuse undercoat; sand to red-brown, white, black or spotted, with or without mask.	Smooth, rough or long (at least 5 cm); preferably white and red, or entirely white or red.
Purpose	Israeli primitive watch and security dog; alert and distrustful of strangers.	Hunting dog for rabbits without guns, by day and night and in packs; uses scent and hearing more than sight.

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