Canaan Dogs aren't ideal for apartments, but might be able to live there successfully if there are enough opportunities to find larger spaces nearby to play.

While Canaan Dogs prefer to be around their owners, they can do fairly well when left alone if necessary.

Canaan Dogs can be difficult to handle with the rowdy behavior of a child. They should be watched very closely.

Canaan Dogs tend to be uncomfortable with strangers. They will require extra training effort to socialize them with those outside their family.

Although Canaan Dogs will mostly get along with other dogs, they may have some issues. They can typically be dealt with by socializing them with other dogs.

Canaan Dogs are known to bark quite often. This can be irritating for owners who aren't expecting it and they may require some training to limit the amount of barking.

Expect a lot of sheeding from Canaan Dogs. You'll need to brush their coat often or have the vacuum ready.

Canaan Dogs don't require very much effort for grooming. You'll just need to provide typical maintenance and baths.

A Canaan Dog will need a moderate amount of exercise to be happy. You'll need to plan some basic walks or fetch during the day.

Most Canaan Dogs are stubborn and will take extra work to train. They can still learn trained behaviors, but will take more effort.

Although Canaan Dogs can handle the cold weather when out with you, they may not want to stay out for long periods of time.

The Canaan Dog does quite well in hot conditions. They enjoy the heat and sun, just make sure they're given water as needed.