The Canaan Dog Club of America
AKC Parent Club of the Breed
The Canaan Dog Club of America
The CDCA is a non-profit organization whose primary objective is to encourage and promote the breeding of pure-bred Canaan Dogs and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection. The CDCA was formed in 1965 with the arrival of the first four Canaan Dogs to the United States.
Latest News
- 2023 CDCA National Specialty
- The 2023 National Specialty will be held on September 16, 2023, at Purina Farms in Gray Summit, Missouri, along with 4 days of All-Breed shows, September 12-17. Forms are available for the Parades of Titleholders and Rescue Dogs, Banquet Reservations, Catalog Advertisements and Memorial Honor Pages, and Trophy Donations.
- 2022 CDCA National Specialty
- The 2022 Specialty was held on September 1, 2022, in Amana, Iowa, followed by 4 days of All-Breed shows, September 2-5, 2022. GCHB Ch. Pleasant Hill Regal Ladonna of Eastland won Best of Breed! The 2021 CDCA Dog of the Year is UCD, UR02, UCH, AKC CH Mazel Tov Erev Shel Shoshanim CD, PCDX, BN, GN, RM, RAE2, CGCA, CGCU, TKP, CDCA-HCX, CDCA-VS, CDCA-VI 2 “Shani”, and the 2021 CDCA Member of the Year is Carrie Franz! Congratulations, all!
- CDCA Agility Trials
- The CDCA hosts two all-breed agility trials each year in May and November.
- Desert Bred Canaan Dog Registry Study
- Volunteer to help with the study.
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Are you thinking about getting a Canaan Dog?
If so, first read our CDCA information package, which contains valuable information on the Canaan Dog. We hope it will answer most, if not all, of the questions you may have regarding Canaan Dogs. You may also want to read two helpful articles, one which covers What a breeder can do, what a breeder shouldn't do, and what a buyer should do , and another about puppy buyer etiquette . Then, get the FAQs: read our Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the Canaan Dog. When your questions have been answered, you can find a breeder, or find a Canaan Dog that needs a new home through the Canaan Dog Rescue Network .
Other Information
What is it like Living With a Senior Canaan Dog? Carrie Franz-Cabrera wrote a column for the AKC Gazette telling us all about her experiences.
What chilling effect is the “animal rights” movement having on purebred dogs? It's “A Gathering Storm” .
The relationship between veterinarians and breeders is obviously crucial and is under pressure from rescue groups, animal rights activism, and a general anti-breeding, anti-purebred attitude. This article, “Vets vs. Breeders: Partners or Enemies?” , includes interviews with veterinarians and others who promote good breeding and the value of purebred dogs and urge clubs and fanciers to do the same.