Welcome to the official site for the British Canaan Dog Society, we hope you enjoy your visit.
This website is intended to promote understanding and provide help and advice about Canaan Dogs. Here you will find lots of information, both on the society and Canaan Dogs. Our commitment is to EDUCATION, a key factor to the well-being and protection of this precious breed. We would enjoy your feedback. Feel free to contact us regarding any questions you may have about Canaan Dogs or joining the British Canaan Dog Society.
Our website is currently undergoing some major "behind the scenes" work, so please bear with us if some pages look slightly different to others! It means that some are on the new system, while others are still waiting to be converted!
Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's Disease) Addison's disease is essentially the opposite of Cushing's disease, that is hypoadrenocorticism as opposed to hyperadrenocorticism. Primary hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's disease) results from a deficient production of glucocorticoid, min... Read full article...
Hip Dysplasia - Scoring Criteria in the UK This is the criteria used by the BVA when hip scoring. Read full article...
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) is a hereditary disease of the eye that causes blindness. The retina is the tissue lining the back wall of the inside of the eye and is composed of two classes of photoreceptor cells called rods and cones; the rods f... Read full article...
Colour Genetics of the Canaan Dog Have you ever wondered how your dog came to be the colour he is? This article will hopefully explain just how colours are inherited and why there is such a wide range of colours in the Canaan Dog. Read full article...
Hip Dysplasia - Hip Scoring in the UK The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and The Kennel Club in the UK (TKC) have joined together to run a hip scoring scheme for breeders, in order to test for canine hip dysplasia, the most common inherited joint problem of large breed dogs. This c... Read full article...
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