I have been a dog person forever, and have been working with, breeding and exhibiting dogs since 1967. I have for
many years run an active and successful boarding kennel, and done grooming, training, and behavior consultations. A few years
ago, I closed the boarding kennel - lack of time and space, but still do behavior consults and give private lessons in "how
to live successfully with your dog."
I have also been a professional consultant to veterinarians on nutrition and clinical nutrition for a number of years,
and have worked for some years as an animal behavior research technician at Tel Aviv University, with dogs and with more exotic
animals as well.
I write regularly for various periodicals in Israel and abroad, am a member of DWAA and WDPA, have had several books
published (including "The Israel Canaan Dog", Alpine Pubs.), and lecture on a variety of subjects, including behavior, breed
development, and, of course, the Canaan. I have lectured extensively in Israel, and in England, Scotland, Finland, France,
Cyprus, Kazakhstan, Germany, and the US. I now lecture as a staff member at a school for dog trainers here in Israel,
and work on special projects with service dogs.
My new book "
Tails of Shaar Hagai" was published in November 2008 and is a memoir of my life with dogs and other animals, which has never been boring...!
The Canaans have fascinated me since I first met them in 1967, and I have never been without them since then. I
was personally acquainted with Prof. Menzel and studied in the last course she gave for the Israel Kennel Club for apprentice
judges. She was a fascinating woman and the things I learned from her were invaluable and unforgetable. I try
always to follow the criteria that she set for the breed.
I am an FCI judge, licensed to award CACs and CACIBs in the following breeds:
All of FCI Group 5, which includes the following breeds:
Greenland Dog
Samoyed
Alaskan Malamute
Siberian Husky
Norwegian Elkhound
Norwegian Lundehund
Russian European Laika
East Siberian Laika
West Siberian Laika
Jamthund
Norbottenspets
Karelian Bear Dog
Finnish Spitz
Iceland Sheepdog
Norwegian Buhund
Swedish Lapphund
Finnish Lapphund
Lapinporokoira
Keeshond
Grosspitz
Mittelspitz
Kleinspitz
Pomeranian
Volpino Italiano
Chow Chow
Eurasier
Akita
Great Japanese Dog (American Akita)
Hokkaido
Kai
Kishu
Shiba Inu
Japanese Spitz
Shikoku
Canaan Dog
Pharoah Hound
Mexican Hairless
Peruvian Hairless
Basenji
Podenco Canario
Ibizan Hound
Cirneco dell'Etna
Portuguese Podenco
Thai Ridgeback
Taiwan dog
Xoloitzcuintli
Also the following breeds in other groups:
Collie (rough and smooth)
Border Collie
Old English Sheepdog
Shetland Sheepdog
Australian Shepherd
Saluki
Whippet
Rhodesian Ridgeback
English Pointer
Vizsla
Weimaraner
Golden Retriever
Labrador Retriever
Flat coated Retriever
Great Dane
