Ancient dogs

How many of these extinct dog breeds have you heard of? Find out whether your dog has a now-extinct ancient ancestor, and learn all about these incredible extinct dogs.

Irish Wolf-hound (1803)

Mellow and relaxed around the house, Irish Wolfhounds can easily be rallied for a jog. Here's what you need to know about this incredible breed.

"This Old Kingdom relief fragment has suffered severe damage from salt since its original carving. This has caused pitting over many areas of the piece, especially on the foot of the man, the calf, and the dog. The preserved carving is in fine, raised relief, including such small details as the hair at the tip of the calf's tail and the 'elbow' on each of the dog's legs. The block was originally painted, and traces of red pigment still remains in some areas. There are two separate scenes…

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Alexander the Great, who dominated, conquered, and created one of the largest empires in ancient history had a beloved dog by his side, named Peritas, who was a Molossian dog. The tomb of his dog and a statue depicting Peritas still exists at the entrance to the city.

In the Celtic world, as elsewhere, canines were admired for their senses of sight, smell and hearing. Dogs were used on hunting expeditions and to guard homes, as domestic pets and as a source of food

"The dog, whom late had granted to behold his lord, when twenty tedious years had rolled takes a last look and having seen him dies. So closed for ever faithful eyes" Alexander Pope, Ovid, book XVII

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SavantK9 on Instagram: "Spanish Monteria Hounds; or “Rehala” when used in a large pack, typically consist of dogs of different cross breeds and skill sets used to drive game out of the forests. . The Montería, is an ancient type of driven hunt endemic to Spain, that involves the tracking, chasing and killing of big game (red deer, fallow deer, mouflon(wild sheep) and boar) who can either be caught by the dogs outright or driven to designated shooting posts for harvest. . Common crosses…

Discover the rich history and unique characteristics of Egyptian dog breeds, from ancient companions to modern marvels! #egyptiandogbreeds #egyptiandogs #dogbreeds

How dogs came to be domesticated from their grey wolf ancestors is a long and complex history.

Some of the oldest dog breeds in the world come from Egypt. Ancient Egypt is considered the cradle of civilization, and some historians believe it was the Egyptians that initially domesticated dogs. Egyptian dog breeds are lean, muscular, and adapted for warm climates. These dogs are not well-suited for cold climates because they don’t have thick coats to protect them. If you love the Egyptian culture, you will love these Egyptian dog breeds. #dogbreeds #EgyptianDogBreeds

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