Canaan dog is a medium sized, square-proportioned dog of moderate substance. It is known for its agility, strength, and endurance. Its gait is athletic and graceful. It has a double coat with short and soft undercoat which varies according to temperature and climate. It excels as a herder, but can also endure any number of tasks with obedience. It is intelligent, devoted and docile. It is generally good pets, may be aggressive to strangers. It barks a lot.