Canaan Dog
Canaan Dog
A Mortal's Best Friend. The befriending of dogs by humans goes back to prehistoric time, and in the region of Judea, no breed of dog is more prevalent than the Canaan dog. This highly intelligent breed is widely used by the nomadic tribes of Midian and Petra for herding sheep and other livestock. The Canaan Dog is perfectly suited to the harsh climate of the Arabian desert and can run long distances without stopping for rest or water, which makes them perfectly suited for the overland treks necessary for the nomadic way of life.
"Raphael and Tobias went ahead together and the dog ran along behind them."
Tobit 11:4
Loyal Companions. When the Israelite people were made to leave their homeland during the Babylonian exile, many families were force to leave their dogs behind, which gave root to an expansive population of "wild" dogs that now inhabit the region of Judea. Some families, however, managed to bring their loyal canines with them into exile. 500 years later, the Canaan Dog can be found even in the Parthian cities along Mesopotamia, particularly among the Jewish populations in these cities.
Small beast, lawful good
Armor Class 13
Hit Points 6
Speed 40 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 (+1) | 16 (+3) | 14 (+2) | 4 (-3) | 12 (+1) | 10 (+0) |
Skills Perception +3, Stealth +5
Senses Passive Perception 13
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)
Actions
Keen Hearing and Smell. The Canaan Dog has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.
Tireless Companion. The Canaan Dog has unusually high endurance. It ignores the D20 Test and Speed penalties of Exhaustion, but still gains Exhaustion levels and dies at level 6.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6+1) slashing damage.
Reactions
Sacrifice. If the Canaan Dog is within 5 feet of its owner, and its owner is hit with an attack, the Canaan Dog can use its reaction to become the target of the attack instead of its owner.
Bible5e custom monster. Its specific traits supplement the current rules. See Using Bible5e Monsters.