See Izzy on ICDCA calendar

       Why is Izzy is so special?  You see, Izzy came to us from Israel and in many ways represents the essence of that nation – strong and self-reliant. We drove 8 hours and spent another five waiting in the car until his flight finally arrived. We will never forget the sight of a three-month-old puppy peering nervously out of his travel crate. We were so pleased and couldn’t help but smile at the sight of his ears. They were enormous. Myrna had called from Israel to let us know that a potential buyer had changed his mind about wanting this puppy which she called the pick. And here he was, a puppy version of his famous grandsire Bayud, once a free-ranging dog of the Negev Desert. Izzy has more than fulfilled our romantic notion of a natural, beautiful, intelligent Canaan Dog. He is sweet, very attached and attuned to our moods. He enjoys a variety of activities including rally classes, trips to the beach, and rides in the car.  His absolute favorite time; however, is our daily two-mile walk. He could go on forever. At night he keeps our feet warm and gives us a feeling of security. He loves children of all ages, in fact he loves people in general, but his wild side does not permit him to love every dog. It would be hard to imagine life without him.