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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 ...
Dog (domestic dog) The Kritikos Lagonikos (Cretan Hound) (Greek:Kρητικός Λαγωνικός) is a breed of dog from the island of Crete, in Greece. [1] The Cretan Hound is recognized both in Greece and in Germany. [2] The breed is also considered to be the oldest European dog breed dating to perhaps before 3200 BCE and Neolithic times ...
M. Molossian hound. Molossus of Epirus. Categories: Dog breeds by country of origin. Animal breeds originating in Greece. Dog breeds originating in Europe. Hidden category: Commons category link is on Wikidata.
Molossian hound. The "Jennings Dog", a Roman copy of a lost Greek bronze statue, on display in the British Museum. The Molossus (Greek: Μολοσσός, romanized: Molossós), also known as the Molossian hound and Epirus mastiff, is an extinct dog breed from Ancient Greece.
A tricolor Small Greek Domestic Dog. The coat may be slightly wavy. This breed of dog is considered to be of a small to medium size, ranging from approximately 4 to 8 kilograms, and with an average height around 29 centimeters. They have dropped ears, a short snout, and a long body, with a long and curved tail.
Dog ( domestic dog) 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]
Caeretan hydria (c. 530 BC) from Caere (Louvre E701). [1] In Greek mythology, Cerberus (/ ˈsɜːrbərəs / [2] or / ˈkɜːrbərəs /; Greek: Κέρβερος Kérberos [ˈkerberos]), often referred to as the hound of Hades, is a multi-headed dog that guards the gates of the Underworld to prevent the dead from leaving.
The Greek Harehound is a scenthound with a short-haired black and tan coat. It is a medium-sized dog, weighing between 17–20 kg (37–44 lb). Males and females should have a height of 47–55 cm (19–22 in) and 45–53 cm (18–21 in) at the withers respectively. [citation needed] Head: The skull, which is relatively flat, is the same or ...