Sara earned her 2nd 3 pt major at the Kachina show 1/28-1/29/2023 and Ellie earned her BCAT title. Way to go girls!
My heart shattered on July 16th when I had to very unexpectedly say good bye to Ziva due to hemangiosarcoma cancer.
Your collar is a rainbow's hue,
your leash a shooting star,
your boundaries are the Milky Way
where you sparkle from afar.
Your collar is a rainbow's hue,
your leash a shooting star,
your boundaries are the Milky Way
where you sparkle from afar.
Sara picked up a 3pt major at the Kachina (1/30/22) show! Thank you Judge Vanek.
News from the CDCA 2021 National Specialty
Eleven year old, cancer surviving Ziva went BOS to her brother Jasper in the Veterans Sweepstakes
And with one final kiss in the ring, is officially retired from showing.
Ellie earned her CDCA HCX "Herding Certified Excellent" title
And Ellie's daughter Sara earned her CDCA HC "Herding Certified" title:
Ellie earned the CDCA 2019 Performance Award for the High Rally Novice score!
Sara earned her IABCA Intl CH and judge Mr. Gary Anderson awarded her a Group 2 placement!!
by Sophia LeBel
Ellie had the "need for speed" at her first Fast CAT trial in January 2020.
This is what 26.16 mph looks like!
Sara's first dog show (IABCA) was a resounding success!
She is now officially IntBA NatBA Kol Tuv High Desert Bringer of Hope.
IntBA = International Baby Champion (3-6 months)
NatBA = National Baby Champion (3-6 months)
NatBA = National Baby Champion (3-6 months)
Ellie went Reserve Winners Female at the 2018 ICDCA National Specialty and then at the all-breed show following that she earned her UKC Championship by going Winners Female at both Sunday shows.
Ellie earns her first Rally title!
In 3 straight trials she earned her World Cynosport Level 1 Rally title. And because each of her scores was higher than 190, she received an Award of Excellence. First trial her score was 193 (out of 210) and she earned 3rd place in her class; second trial was 205 and first place; third trial was 204 and another first place.
So very proud of this little girl that has a very promising Rally future ahead of her!!
So very proud of this little girl that has a very promising Rally future ahead of her!!
Results for Kol Tuv dogs at the 2015 CDCA NS:
Kol Tuv Canaan Dogs had a fine showing at the Canaan Dog Club of America, Inc,'s National Specialty:
- Ziva earned her Beginner Novice obedience title
- Della came out of deep retirement to lead off for the winning Rally team - "The Geezers"!
- Lucas won Reserve Winners Dog AND Best Bred By and at the Herding Instinct test won Best Rookie earning his CDCA-HC title.
- Ellie won her Bred By class and was a close second to Lucas in herding, also earning her CDCA-HC title.
- Lucas and Ziva won 1st place in Brace
Photos coming!
- Ziva earned her Beginner Novice obedience title
- Della came out of deep retirement to lead off for the winning Rally team - "The Geezers"!
- Lucas won Reserve Winners Dog AND Best Bred By and at the Herding Instinct test won Best Rookie earning his CDCA-HC title.
- Ellie won her Bred By class and was a close second to Lucas in herding, also earning her CDCA-HC title.
- Lucas and Ziva won 1st place in Brace
Photos coming!
Ellie and Lucas had professional portraits done for their 1st birthday!
Thanks Lyn Sims
Lucas and Ellie have had a great start to their show career. From the 6-9 month class Lucas went WD/BOW for a 4 pt major at the AKC Fiesta Cluster. Not to be outdone, Ellie went BOB at a UKC show!
Ziva getting her CA (Coursing Ability) AKC title on 2/7/15.
Thanks Lee for the great photos! Check out Lee's other work on his Facebook page "See Leespics".
Introducing NEW Grand Champion Ziva!
On 11/7 and 11/8 she was awarded Best Opposite Sex.
On 11/9 she was awarded BEST OF BREED by Judge Mr. Robert Shreve.
And just for insurance, she got BEST OF BREED on 11/10 from Judge Ms Gloria Kerr.
OWNER HANDLED
Della and Lucas
Wishing our Sufat Sheleg Ziva bat Ash "Ziva" the most happiest 4th birthday on 8/12/14.
Wishing our Kol Tuv Jochebed "Della" a tail waggingly happy 1st decade birthday on 8/2/14.
We have puppies! Ziva whelped 5 lovely puppies on Saturday June 14th and Libi whelped 4 beautiful black puppies on Thursday June 26th!
Ms. Maccabee becomes an angel.
On the morning of March 3rd Ms. Maccabee became an angel. She had a massive stroke overnight that left her paralyzed. I laid on the floor loving on her for 3 hours before the vet could come to ease her on her way to the Rainbow Bridge. My heart is in pieces at the loss of my girl. RIP Macc-Macc.
Valentine's Day 2014
Judge's critiques from Ziva's 12/28/13 Canine Society International shows
Show #1
Judge: Ms. J. Bitter Overall Impression - Very Good: typy, balanced, elegant Coat - Very Good: great condition Head - Very Good: feminine, very pleasing Bite/Mouth - Very Good: correct Eyes - Very Good: well set Ears - Very Good: well set and carried Chest - Very Good: developed Front Quarters - Very Good: strong, straight Topline - Very Good: correct Back Quarters - Very Good: well angled, muscular Tail - Very Good: well set and carried Movement - Very Good: clean coming & going Temperament - Excellent: very very sweet |
Show #2
Judge: Ms. P. Taylor Overall Impression - Excellent: nice type - well presented. Coat - Excellent Head - Excellent: correct shape - nice -. Bite/Mouth - Excellent Eyes - Excellent: Correct shape - nice color Ears - Excellent: very correct Chest - Excellent: nice depth Front Quarters - Excellent Topline - Excellent: correct Back Quarters - Excellent Tail - Excellent: nice curl, correct Movement - Excellent Temperament - Excellent: very nice - lovely |
Perpetual puppy Ms. Maccabee celebrated her SWEET SIXTEENTH birthday on
September 10th 2013.
Happy Birthday sweet girl!
Our new business card:
Barn Hunt RATI titles!
Della earned the 2nd ever RATI title achieved by a Canaan Dog on August 17 2013. It took her 27 seconds to indicate the right tube with the rat in it.
Ziva earned the 3rd ever RATI title on August 18 2013 taking only 16 seconds to indicate the right tube by pawing it across the ground!
For more information on this new dog sport, check out this link: Barn Hunt
Ziva earned the 3rd ever RATI title on August 18 2013 taking only 16 seconds to indicate the right tube by pawing it across the ground!
For more information on this new dog sport, check out this link: Barn Hunt
Sufat Sheleg Ziva bat Ash turns THREE today - 8/10/2013
Ziva has turned into a lovely young lady!
Kol Tuv Jochebed "Della" turns NINE today - 8/4/2013
She is enjoying an elk antler from Antlerz.
Della and Ziva participated in a Barn Hunt instinct test. Fun was had by all.
Ziva is an AKC Champion! On 11-11-12 Judge Linda C More pointed to Ziva for Winners - a 4 pt major.
She is now: CH Sufat Sheleg Ziva bat Ash CDCA-HC CGC.
Della went BOS from the bred-by class for a 4 pt major.
One of the judges this weekend couldn't believe that Della is eight. She thought she was only 3 years old!
Ziva goes Winners for her 2nd 5 point major at the Las Vegas show Saturday Oct 13.
She now needs 3 more points for her AKC championship!
Ms. Maccabee turned FIFTEEN on Monday September 10th 2012.
What a grand ole lady she is!
Sunday August 12th 2012 - Ziva turns TWO!
This is one of the professional pictures taken by Lyn Sims of our Canadian Princess.
Happy Birthday Ziva Z!
Happy Birthday Ziva Z!
Saturday August 4th 2012 - Della turns EIGHT!
Here she is shopping at Vista Feed Store for birthday treats.
Happy Birthday Gremlin Girl!
Happy Birthday Gremlin Girl!
Ziva's tail!
As a part of Dog Days of Summer, Lyn Sims donated a days worth of photo sessions to some lucky dogs of Tucson. Ziva was one of these dogs. Lyn loved Ziva's tail!
June 10th 2012 - Flagstaff Kennel Club
Ziva got WB/BOS for a 5 point major!!! Thanks judge Sandy Wheat.
11-12-11 2011
Della went WB/BOS for a 3 point major!!!
11-11-11 2011
Ziva got BOS/WB in her very first showing from the 12-18 month class earning 2 pts towards her championship! In the picture with her is her brother Jasper who got BOW/WD for his first 2 points.
11-05 & 11-06 2011
Della earned her first 2 legs towards her Beginners Novice (BN) AKC Obedience title at the Old Pueblo Dog Training Club's trial in Tucson.
09-10-2011: Ms. Maccabee and Nathan turn FOURTEEN!
08-12-2011: Ziva turns ONE
Ziva enjoyed her 1st birthday by removing the eyes from her stuffed chicken!
08-04-2011: Della turns 7
Della enjoying a bully stick.
07-14-2011: New AKC THD title holder!
Ms. Maccabee was awarded the AKC Therapy Dog Title (THD) on 7/14/11.
She is the 1st Canaan Dog to receive this new AKC title.
Way to go Maccabee!!!!
She is modeling her new AKC THD patch on her vest.
She is the 1st Canaan Dog to receive this new AKC title.
Way to go Maccabee!!!!
She is modeling her new AKC THD patch on her vest.