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The Molossus were dogs that were kept by the ancient Greek tribe and kingdom of the Molossians, who inhabited the region of Epirus. [1] [2]The Molossus were famous throughout the ancient world for their size and ferocity and were frequently mentioned in ancient literature, including the writings of Aristophanes, [3] Aristotle, [4] Grattius, [5] Horace, [6] [7] Lucan, [8] Lucretius, [9] Martial ...
The references by Roman writers to these dogs suggest that British dogs were both fast and strong, useful in hunting and even in war. Some modern dog book authors are of the opinion that these dogs were a distinct breed of dog, and that this breed was the progenitor to the English Mastiff [1] and possibly the Bulldog. [2]
A war dog, in service with the United States Army, participating in a training event at Camp Bondsteel with the NATO-led Kosovo Force, 23 July 2015. Change has also come in legislation for the benefit of the canines. Prior to 2000, older war dogs were required to be euthanized. The new law permits adoption of retired military dogs. [52]
Although technically, every dog breed has links to ancient ancestors, the Akita's direct lineage is especially long and consistent. These Japanese dogs are descendants of hunting dogs called ...
A dog employed by the Sanitary Corps during World War I to locate wounded soldiers. It is fitted with a gas mask. The Sumerians used hybrid donkeys to pull their war chariots around 2500 BCE. Dogs were used by the ancient Greeks for war purposes, and they were undoubtedly used much
As with all dog breeds, however, their behavior will be shaped, to a large extent, by their training. “Alaskan Malamutes are not an aggressive breed when appropriately trained and socialized ...
The Alaunt is an extinct type of dog which came in different forms, [1] [2] with the original possibly having existed in North Caucasus, Central Asia and Europe from ancient times. This type of dog may have been developed by the Alans , and was renowned primarily for its quality as a large-game catch dog , and as a war dog and guard dog .
In 1886, M.B. Wynn described the ancient Assyrian's clay tablet's depictions of the Assyrian Mastiff: It is also worthy of remark that the Assyrians were always careful to define long hair when it existed, but in this specimen the stern appears free from any roughness, although so minute are the details that the very fraying at the end of the rope is depicted, the loose skin hangs down the ...