Canaan Dog vs Sheltie
Compare the Canaan Dog to the Sheltie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Canaan Dogs and Shelties.
Canaan Dog
Sheltie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
19-23 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
35-55 Pounds
11-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Canaan Dog
Sheltie
Origin Country
Israel
United Kingdom
Origin Year
8000 AD
1909 AD
Canaan Dog
Sheltie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Canaan Dog
Sheltie
Canaan Dog
Sheltie
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-90 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Canaan Dog
Sheltie
Energy Level
Very High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
26 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Low to Medium
Canaan Dog
Sheltie
Coat Maintenance
Low
High to Very High
Shedding
Medium
High to Very High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Canaan Dog
Sheltie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Canaan Dog
Sheltie
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Canaan Dog
Sheltie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Canaan Dog
Sheltie
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Canaan Dog
Sheltie
Canaan Dog
Sheltie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Canaan Dog
Sheltie
