CDCA Sponsored Programs

The CDCA sponsors a number of programs to get Canaan Dogs into good homes and to recognize the accomplishments of those Canaan Dogs and their owners.

The programs include the following:

Breeder Referral

If you are in the market for a Canaan Dog puppy or would like to become a CDCA Canaan Dog breeder, please contact CDCA Breeder Referral for more information.

Top Performance Awards

The Top Performance Awards were implemented to recognize the achievements of the performance Canaan Dog and its owner/handler.

Versatility Awards

The CDCA Versatility Program recognizes Canaan Dogs that excel in many types of competition, including Conformation, Obedience, Tracking, Herding, and Agility.

Register of Merit

The Register of Merit program recognizes Canaan Dogs who have produced outstanding offspring.

Member and Dog of the Year

The Dog of the Year (DOTY) award is meant to recognize the achievements of a Canaan Dog that exemplifies the best of our breed to the Canaan Dog community and/or the general community of pure-bred dog fanciers, or the world at large.

Herding Certification

The Herding Certification program recognizes Canaan Dogs which pass a Herding Instinct Evaluation.

Breed Rescue

If you have a Canaan Dog that you've rescued or can no longer keep, or you are interested in living with an older Canaan Dog that needs a new home, please contact the Canaan Dog Rescue Network.