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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. |
