Canaan Dogs are a local type of Pariah Dog recently removed from the Negev Desert. The first dogs were sent to the U.S. in the 1930s. Free ranging dogs continue to be collected from the desert and are being introduced into the original lines to increase genetic diversity. This is desirable and provides a rare opportunity that man-made breeds do not enjoy. The continuous injection of wild genes into American lines should help maintain the health of the breed while increasing the Canaan Dog's wild allure.
