Snow Canaans 2011 - Sufat Sheleg Canaan Dogs

November/December 2011

The Crew is always prepared for the long and cold Winters in Alberta. Enjoy some pics of our Winter Crew at "play, on coyote alert, getting ready for Christmas, and winter tracking lessons". Stay tuned for lots of winter pics throughout the season! As with most pics on our site, just click on the individual photo for a full photo and slideshow .

Master Rook enjoying a winter sunset on his land

Ash and Rook love a good game of tag no matter what the weather conditions

"Excuse me, but we are kinda busy here!" Rook and Ash on watchdog duty

back to business "Ash & Rook on alert for predators

Ash catching some "ZZzzzzs" after I shoveled the deck:-)

Ash under a December sunset tracking mice

Cybelle under a December sunset staring out at the mountains

Ash resting with one of our Christmas decorations from our friend Donna - this decoration was given to us in memory of Macc

In memory of our beloved "Macc" - a Christmas pic as a young pup in 2004 - he is greatly missed

Cybelle says " aren't you going to thank me for helping you wrap all those presents!" She is a dedicated working gal even during the holiday season:-)

Rook & Ash just chilling inside with some early Christmas toys - they must have been good pooches this year for Santa to leave them some pre-Christmas toys:-)

A Few pics of the crew at tracking lessons at Red Deer College- I seldom get pics of me with my crew, so I am glad that my good friend Donna (who is also are awesome tracking instructor) has her camera ready!

Ash doing her thoughtful footstep tracking

Rook nose to ground following the scent of the track - he loves to track!

Rook getting hold of the scent and getting ready to make his transition to the parking lot - he did such a good job!

Me with my co-pilot "Rook" getting ready for the drive home after a great day of tracking!

I just had to share these pics since they touched my heart and were such a thoughtful expression and remembrance of an incredible Canaan Dog - thank you Catherine for such a beautiful and creative gift! A portrait of my dear - heart "Macc" in a "knitted creation" as a Christmas gift and cherished keepsake from my wonderful friend Catherine who adored him like so many.

Macc shows Santa how a regal and dignified Canaan should behave:-)

Macc and yukon kornelius discuss their rescue operation for the misfit toys

Macc like Rudolf had an independent soul they were both serious workers with an agenda that they could commit to!

Our good friend Donna came over for some festive Cheer on Christmas Eve with her border collie puppy "Ben". We had a great evening with the dogs and she snapped a few pics of me with my crew! Ash & Ben had a great time playing!

me & my Christmas Canaan girls - Ash & Cybelle

Rook just wants to give kisses while we try to pose for a group shot:-))

Take two - Rook just wants to snuggle during our photo shoot:-) So, although not the regal look we wanted, it was fun and full of affection:-)

Ash & Donna's border collie pup Ben get ready for some playtime - they had a blast! Ben is such a sweet pup and Ash was so good with him

Ash and Border Collie Ben did some obedience tasks between play sessions

Ash tells pupster Ben to sit still for a treat

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