Sentences with phrase «ancient dog breeds in»

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The Shih Tzu is an adorable toy breed dog with ancient roots, with one theory stating that the breed originated in China as the «Lion Dog» in 800 dog with ancient roots, with one theory stating that the breed originated in China as the «Lion Dog» in 800 Dog» in 800 BC.

Only a small number of U.S. and Asian dogs share maternal ancestry with ancient American dogs, suggesting the arrival of European breeds starting at least several hundred years ago reshaped dog DNA in the Americas, she proposed.

In analyzing and carefully comparing the genetic information from dogs representing 85 breeds, the researchers were surprised to discover previously unappreciated relationships between existing breeds and new details that suggest completely unexpected breeds to be among the most ancient descendents of dogs» wolf - like ancestors.

Another herding breed, the Polski Owczarek Nizinny (PON) is an ancient breed of dog that originated in Poland Jack, the Bouvier des Flandres sometime prior to the 16th century.

Finally, in the more recent evolution of dog breeds, limited interbreeding has imposed a remarkable genetic structure such that nearly all breeds represent distinct genetic pools that can be divided into at least four distinct genetic groupings; Asian / Ancient, Herding, Hunting, and Mastiff.

The Chow Chow is a medium sized ancient breed of dog originating from Mongolia and Northern China, and in the non-sporting group.

According to DNA testing, the Chow Chow is grouped with thirteen other dogs as one of the most ancient breeds in existence.

In the meantime, since you clearly love learning about dogs and some of their odd ancestral behaviors, check out these 25 ancient dog breeds that may have contributed to your dog's wacky habits before going extinct!

Anatolian Shepherd Dog is an ancient breed that originated in Turkey as a livestock guardian dDog is an ancient breed that originated in Turkey as a livestock guardian dogdog.

These are an ancient and very interesting breed found singing, not barking (warning: don't listen to this if your dog is in the room!)

«The Old English Sheepdog is one of the most ancient of British working breeds and has become one of the most instantly reconizable breeds of dog in the world and one of the most popular show dogs.

You'll hear breeders say things like this dog's lines «go back to» some ancient line of dogs that hasn't been seen or bred in decades.

The Samoyed dog breed is an ancient breed selectively bred to hunt, herd reindeer and pull sleighs for the nomadic Samoyed people in the western Siberia.

Disorders with equal prevalence in purebreds or mixed breeds seemed to be more ancient mutations that are widely spread through the dog population

The Canaan Dog Project, founded in Israel, seeks to rescue an ancient Middle Eastern breed used for thousands of years as herding dogs.

The oldest record of the breed dates back to 500 BC and references to this type of dog have been found in both Ancient Greek and Roman literature.

In contrast, disorders that occurred equally among purebred and mixed - breed dogs appeared to represent ancient gene mutations that had become widely spread throughout the dog population.

Also known as Pakistani Mastiff, the Bully Kutta is a descendant of the extinct Alaunt, an ancient dog breed that originated in present day Pakistan.

Historically, the word «Bulldog» did not mean a specific breed of dog per se, but rather it was applied to descendants of the ancient Mastiff - type dogs that excelled in the task of bull - baiting.

Of all domesticated dogs on official record, this hound dog breed is also one of the oldest, dating back to 3000 BC in ancient Egypt.

In the centuries that followed, these boarhounds were crossed with other ancient breeds such as the Suliot dog and the Molossian hound to increae the breed's stature.

A study by UC Davis showed that there was a prevalence of genetic disorders in both populations (rescue and bred): «Recently derived breeds or those from similar lineages appeared to be more susceptible to certain disorders that affect all closely related purebred dogs, whereas disorders with equal prevalence in the two populations suggested that those disorders represented more ancient mutations that are widely spread through the dog population.»

This breed comes from Sweden and it is a spitz - type dog that, while ancient in terms of its origins, is still rare.

The Spanish Mastiff likely originated from an ancient Molosser - type dog and it played a role in the development of other Mastiff breeds like the Dogo Argentino and the Saint Bernard.

Both Tibetan spaniels and Pekingese are ancient dog breeds that originated some 2,000 years ago in the monasteries of Tibet and China.

Ibizan Hound dog breed's history can be traced back to 3400 B.C. in ancient Egypt, where artifacts from many well - known tombs bear a striking resemblance to today's dogs.

It is one of the few ancient dog breeds still in existence in the world today.

As in a 2004 study that found 9 «ancient breeds» to be genetically divergent, the study found 13 breeds that were genetically divergent from the modern breeds: the Basenji, Saluki, Afghan hound, Samoyed, Canaan dog, New Guinea singing dog, dingo, Chow Chow, Chinese Shar Pei, Akita, Alaskan malamute, Siberian husky and American Eskimo dog.

Etymology Shih Tzu or Chih - Tzou in the Mandarin language, is a term associated with a very old breed of dogs, and like all ancient things,...

Both of these fine breeds come from an ancient lineage of herding dogs in Turkey, and though they may share several similarities, they are also recognized as separate breeds.

The saluki, an ancient breed also known as the Persian greyhound, gazelle hound and Arabian hound, was the royal dog of ancient Egypt and is still greatly prized by both nomadic and settled Arabs in the Middle East.

They are sight hounds, and one of the most ancient dog breeds still existing in the world.

According to the AKC, while Irish literature refers to this ancient breed in many ways, including «Big Dogs of Ireland,» Irish Wolfhounds were documented in Rome in the year 391 A.D., where they were presented to the Roman Counsel as gifts, which «all Rome viewed with wonder.»

Pugs were bred in ancient China to be the ideal lap dog for royal families.

Pekingese or Pekinese is an ancient breed of toy dog, originating in China.

Dogs with features common to this breed were known to exist in ancient Egypt but it's generally accepted that the modern breed originated in Germany in 1600s.

Based on mummified Dachshund - like dogs found in Cairo, some experts speculate that the breed's origins extend all the way back to ancient Egypt.

Another member of the Mastiff family, the Dogo Canario is an ancient breed of dog, once used to fight in wars.

The Tibetan Mastiff, also known as the Tibetan Dog, the Thibet Dog, the Thibet Mastiff and the Tibetaanse Mastiff, is an ancient, heavily coated breed with a history shrouded in legend and lore.

It is thought that in ancient times large hairless dogs from Africa were brought to China, where after generations of breeding they were reduced in size.

Some dog authorities suggest that the Weimaraner came from an albino mutation in some ancient German gundog breed.

Many of these breeds are quite ancient, attesting to the value people have long placed in dogs for the sake of companionship and adornment.

This ancient Japanese dog is popular in Asia, but is relatively new to many other countries, such as European countries and the United States, despite being an ancient breed.

We think about these breeds of dogs as being ancient, going back to tony estates hundreds and hundreds of years ago, and having these really dyed - in - the - wool roles, and that's really not true.

The pug is an ancient dog breed and one among oldest dog breeds, but they got real popularity in India when Vodafone advertisement brought them in publicity.

However, it is an ancient breed thought to have originated around 750 A.D. Incan nobility favored these dog; the breed is thought to have earned its current name when the Spanish conquered the Incas because they were discovered in orchid patches.

So when we see dominance regarding very rare as behavior issues in dogs, but when we do see dominance issues either between two dogs or between dog and owner, it tends to be in one of those ancient breeds.

The ancient dogs this breed has been modeled upon played an important role in Native American tribes.

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As with many ancient working breeds, there is little direct evidence in word or picture to prove how the Corgi came to be; unlike the pets of aristocrats, working dogs were largely undocumented and tended to be lumped together as «curs» — not a derogatory term in those times, but simply used to distinguish ordinary canines from dogs of high breeding.