Ancient dog breeds

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

Learn more about the ancient breeds that gave rise to the popular dog breeds of today.

In the world there is a huge variety of dog breeds, there are more than four hundred of them. But some breeds are rare. It depends on many factors. This article presents 15 breeds that are among the rarest dogs. They are distributed only in a limited area or even on the verge of extinction.

"Primitive," "aboriginal," "village," and "landrace" are a few of the terms archaeologists use to describe the world's oldest canine breeds.

One of them is literally called the Bolognese.

Rare dog breeds you’ve probably never seen before. Learn about their unique traits, histories, and what makes them so special.

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This group of dogs may not be among the most popular dogs, and they certainly are not among the top 10 most intelligent, but they are all skinny. Really skinny.

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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.

Do you know which dog breeds are the largest in the world? There is no universal height or weight at which a dog breed is officially classified as large, but some breeds weighing more than 45 kg are considered gigantic.

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Irish Wolfhounds have a majestic heritage that is believed to date back to 391 AD. Named for their mix, Wolfhounds were used by the Gaels as hunting dogs, who called them Cú Faol (wolfhound). While they might sound like the stuff of legends - they are now known as sweet, affectionate, and sometimes silly dogs. According to the official World Canine Federation standards, the desired height of this large dog breed is 32 inches (81cm) to 34 inches (86cm).

Sometimes it seems like everyone has the same kind of dog as we get so used to seeing the ordinary breed over and over again. If it happens to you too, we

A loyal family companion and an eager outdoor playmate, intelligent Norwegian elkhounds are an ancient dog breed that fits well into an active, modern lifestyle.