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The Greek Shepherd or Greek Sheepdog (Greek: Ελληνικός Ποιμενικός, Ellinikós Pimenikós) is a breed of livestock guardian dog from Greece.Thought to be ancient in origin, the Greek Shepherd is very closely related to livestock guardian dog breeds from neighbouring countries; it is believed that some dogs are simultaneously claimed to be other breeds as they migrate annually ...
The Alopekis (Greek: Αλωπεκίς) is a small, ancient, primitive landrace of dog from Greece and adjacent regions of the Balkan peninsula. Alopekis have prick ears, a curved tail, and a double coat. [1] Alopekis were bred as a multipurpose farm dog, functioning as a hunting dog, watchdog and shepherd. [2]
The Kokoni (Greek: Κοκόνι) is a small domestic dog breed from Greece, only recently established as a standardized breed. [1] The foundation stock , a general landrace of small dogs of the region, are widely found throughout the country.
It was recognised by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale as the Illyrian Shepherd Dog or Ilirski Ovčar [c] from 1939 until 1957, when the name was changed to Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog – Sharplanina or Jugoslovenski Ovčarski Pas – Šarplaninac.
Greek Harehound; Greek Shepherd; K. Kokoni; L. Laconian (dog) M. Molossian hound; Molossus of Epirus This page was last edited on 20 March 2023, at 20:33 (UTC). Text ...
In appearance, the Kars closely resembles the Caucasian Shepherd Dog which is native to the Caucasus countries over Turkey's north-eastern border. [2] [3] [4] It has a long, heavy double coat (short-coated examples are known) that can be found in a number of colours including black, white, grey, red, yellow and brown, they frequently have white markings on their chest, necks and forelegs ...
In Greek and Roman mythology, the Messapian shepherds (Ancient Greek: Μεσσάπιοι) are the flock-tending inhabitants of Messapia (southern Apulia), an ancient region in the Italian Peninsula. They feature in two similar myths, where they offend local nymphs and are punished by them for their impiousness.
The Greek Harehound is a medium-sized dog breed with short, black hair and tan markings. They stand from 18 to 22 inches (46 to 56 cm) and weigh from 38 to 44 pounds (17 to 20 kg). The breed is slightly longer than it is tall. The average lifespan for the Greek Harehound is about 11 years. [1]