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According to oral tradition, the Aksaray Malaklisi was used as a war dog by the Assyrians 2500 years ago. [4] Genetic analysis has shown it to be a distinct breed from other Turkish livestock guardian dog breeds, including the Kangal, Akbash and Kars. [3] [6] The "malakli" part of the breed name is said to be due to their pendulous jowls. [2] [3]
The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a large dog breed originally bred in Southern Africa. [1] The original breed standard was drafted by F.R. Barnes, in Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), in 1922, and approved by the South African Kennel Union in 1927. Its forebears can be traced to the ridged hunting and guardian dogs of the Khoikhoi.
Essig's claim of breeding the dog as described is disputed. Records from as early as 1585 may indicate the existence of Leonberger-type dogs; documents dating from 1601 held by the Metternich family describe similar dogs used to deter the theft of livestock. [20] Either way, no doubt exists that Essig named and registered the breed first.
The breed is found in many countries as far back as the sixteenth century. [3] The little 'lion dog' is seen in many art pieces featuring dogs as far back as the sixteenth century, but it is unclear whether these were all dogs like the Löwchen, or simply small dogs of the Bichon type that were trimmed in a lion cut.
Lion dog may also refer to the following dog breeds: Rhodesian Ridgeback, or African Lion Dog, bred for hunting lions; Leonberger, also known as the "Gentle Lion" Löwchen, or Little Lion Dog, a small non-sporting dog; Maltese dog, or Maltese Lion Dog, a breed of companion dog originating in Malta
Guilarte de Salazar entered the battle with the dog at his side. During the course of the half-hour-long battle, Becerrillo alone killed thirty-three of the native attackers. [6] The reputation of the killer dog spread. He became more feared than the men he fought alongside. [6]
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The breed is also characterized by a sloping topline (with the rear being slightly higher than the shoulders). Another characteristic of the breed is the shape of the paws (cat foot) and the catlike movement of the animal. The body is mesomorphic, that is, slightly longer than the dog is tall, contributing to the feline movement.