The mission of Ha'Aretz Canaan Dogs is to preserve, protect and develop the Canaan Dog outlined in the same beauty of form and brightness of mind which greeted its founders, Drs. R. and R. Menzel, in the Land of Canaan nearly 70 years ago.

 

Ha'Aretz means "The Land," and is named for the Land of Israel.  Canaan Dogs are named for the "Land of Canaan," and are natural inhabitants of that Land.