| First used for |
Guarding the flock |
| Country of origins |
Israel |
| Year of origin |
2000 bc |
| Colors |
White, black, sandy to reddish-brown |
| Height (min) |
19 inches (48 cm) |
| Height (max) |
24 inches (60 cm) |
| Weight (min) |
35 lbs (16 kg) |
| Weight (max) |
55 lbs (25 kg) |
| Life expectancy (min) |
12 years |
| Life expectancy (max) |
15 years |
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