The world's oldest known breed of domesticated dog is the saluki, believed to have emerged in 329 BC. Saluki dogs were revered in ancient Egypt, being kept as royal pets and being mummified after death.
What was the very first dog breed?
The Guinness Book of World records recognizes Salukis as their oldest dog breed, and notes the breed dates back to at least 329 B.C. Yet, Guinness also notes that cave paintings of dogs that look like salukis date back 9,000 years ago, which shows just how difficult deciphering the exact age of specific dog breeds can ...
What is the 2 oldest dog breed?
Following the Basenji, the Chinese Saluki is the second oldest dog breed in the world. Experts believe that this breed dates back to 685 BC, which was run by the Tang dynasty in China. It is believed that this dog was used to hunt hares and act as watchdog over the home.
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