Ancient Egyptian dogs were to the greyhounds, salukis and possibly even the mastiff and dachshunds of today. The ancient Egyptians were absolutely fascinated with cats, and it is through that most Ancient Egyptian families kept at least one as a pet.
What were the dogs of ancient Egypt?
The dog breeds of ancient Egypt were the Basenji, Greyhound, Ibizan, Pharaoh, Saluki, and Whippet and dogs are referenced in the Predynastic Period of Egypt (c. 6000-3150 BCE) through rock carvings and c.
What are Egyptian dogs?
The Egyptian word for dog was iwiw which referenced their bark (Dunn, 1).
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