The independence of Israel was declared 1948 after a 30 years period of British mandate. Israel is the only democracy in the Middle East and we all hope that the year 2000 will bring us the true peace with all our neighbours. Because of its location, Israel is a throughway from Africa to Europe and with its large green national parks and artificial lakes the number of migrant birds nestling in Israel, grows from year to year. Cormorants, Pelicans, Egrets, Cranes and Storks decide to settle for winter instead flying down to Africa. Wild jackals are common in all parts in addition to the leopards in the south, and the wolves in the north.
Many beautiful songbirds do their best changing to Hebrew.
Not an easy job. The Schnauzer was first introduced to the Middle East in the beginning of the 30's during the massive emigration to Israel from Europe. Richard Walker was one of many, who did not part from his beloved dogs while making his difficult journey to reach the Promised Land of Israel. His two Schnauzers accompanied him on his long journey by ship to the port town Haifa, in the north part of Israel. Kennel Club immigrated to Israel 1933.