This ancient breed was named after the biblical region from which it originated, and before the Israelis actively sought to preserve Canaan Dogs, the dogs lived a life style described the way a Proto-dog lived.  They followed Bedouin nomads and lived on the fringes of camp while scavenging for a living, but they didn’t really belonging to anyone. On occasion, a Bedouin would notice an exceptional pup in a litter and take ownership of it to use as a herding dog or guard, but the dog still lived on the edge of camp and foraged or lived off of scraps. According to the site, Better Canine Health, if a Bedouin was asked to whom the dog belonged, they would answer, “Allah” because they didn’t view the dog as theirs.The Canaan Dog’s story is a fascinating one, and a blog that appeared in a recent “Times of Israel” offers better insight into the breed’s history. Find it here.

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