They look like creatures from another planet!įrom the standard of the breed "Dog of elegant and slendershapes, medium size, not cumbersome, robust and strong. And still many people asking themself where these dogs came from, answer "They came to us from heaven."Ĭirneco dell'Etna (Sicilian dog) Origin and homeland:ĭerived of the Ethiopian wolf (Canis Sinensis), further developed on the island of Sicily, near mount Etna.ĭog of very exotic view. Everyone who had a chance to meet one of these primitive breeds, recalls images of sacred animals, which was worshipped by the ancient Egyptians. Looking at these dogs as Cirneco dell'Etna, Basenji, Pharaoh Hound, Podenco Ibicenco (Ibizan Hound) it is impossible not to admire their perfect, natural beauty and grace. Another well-known image of this deity is a man with a dog's head. It is in the mythology of antique Egypt the God Anubis (patron of the dead) often depicted as a wild dog Sub, living in the desert. This are breeds whose appearance reminds us the prick eared Egyptian dogs whose images can be seen on ancient frescoes. Primitive aboriginal and prick eared Egyptian dogsĪmong the many oldest breeds of dogs we would like to highlight a special group. Original, faultless appearance, intelligent designed anatomy and accurate and easy movements, perfect coordination are the main features of the antique breeds of dogs, always leading up to the admiration of the people now. Derived of domesticated wolfs they formed the ancient native breeds. Gradually dogs became companions and settled together with their owners on all continents except Antarctica. ), climate and natural habitat influenced the formation of breeds. Tradition of man (hunting, movement in harsh conditions as snow. The domestication of dogs and the development of different breeds started when the animals got along with people. 18 000 years ago, these amazing creatures of nature became not only friends, but also faithful assistants. It is a known fact dogs were one of the first animals domesticated by man.
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