There are probably more breeds of dogs in the world at this moment than there are different strains of bacteria! Okay, that was a slight exaggeration, but only a very slight one mind you. There truly are a staggering number of around with more being recognized every year. It’s not that new dog breeds are …
Tag Archive: dog breeds
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Saluki
Saluki History The Saluki is one of the oldest known breeds. The earliest indication of a Saluki-like leggy hound is found in a mural in CATALÊ Hüyük in South-east Anatolia. It is estimated that dzee painting dates from 5800 years BC, around the time that the first clay pots were made. Appearance and character
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Italian greyhound
The Italian wind dog is the smallest dog wind and is related to the Whippet and Greyhound. It is a very old breed whose history goes back almost 2,000 years. there are mummified specimens found in the tombs of Pharaohs. He like to hunt small game (such as rabbit and hare). He is affectionate, sensitive, …