Simon says: "Meet the Canaan, Israel’s national dog - a Living Link to the Ancient Past"🇮🇱🐕

The Canaan Dog

Israel’s national dog & one of the world’s oldest surviving landraces**, was developed in the early 20th century from semi-wild desert dogs that roamed the hills & deserts of the ancient land of Canaan.  

This agile & alert breed traces its lineage back to biblical times; they were the watchdogs of ancient villages, caravans & shepherding communities, living on the edges of early Israelite settlements.

🌍 Traditionally found in the deserts of the Negev & Judean regions, the Canaan Dog thrived in a landscape of rocky hills, sparse vegetation & extreme temperatures. Their natural independence & intelligence come directly from surviving in the wild.

A medium-sized dog (about 50–60 cm tall; 18–25 kg) it has upright ears, & a short dense coat built for Israel’s climate.

⚠️ Historically threatened by wolves, hyenas & other desert carnivores, the Canaan Dog has evolved to be alert, agile & exceptionally aware of its surroundings.

🍽️ In their early semi-wild state, they scavenged & hunted small animals. Today, they adapt well to domestic diets, but they still retain the instincts of their desert ancestors.

🧠 Highly intelligent, loyal yet cautious with strangers, the breed is a devoted family companion once trust is built. They are natural guardians, using their sharp senses & strong survival instincts.

They are attentive, quick learners & are used successfully for search & rescue, therapy work & assistance roles.

For us at Imagine Israel Tours, the Canaan Dog connects the past & present - a living reminder of Israel’s ancient landscape & heritage; survival through millennia, & loyalty to home. A rare breed that still carries the instincts, behaviours & resilience of the early inhabitants of this land.

**domesticated animal or plant varieties that have adapted to a specific local environment & cultural practices, developing over time with minimal selective breeding.

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At Imagine Israel Tours we love to notice not just the big moments of history, but also the small details of nature that make Israel unique.

I’m a licensed tour guide with experience driving & guiding all over Israel in a comfortable 7-seater vehicle & I’m an accredited tour guide for Israel’s National Parks.

I’ve also been certified as the Amazon Tour Guide for online virtual tours in the North of Israel - as well as being a guide for cruise ship passengers coming into Haifa & Ashdod.

My price includes collection from and return to your location, snacks, water & a unique souvenir of your tour.

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