Posts tagged: Ancient Egypt

Dachshund
Dec 27, 2010
Chien Francais TricoloreDeutsche Bracke Dachshund – General Description The dachshund (UK pron.: /ˈdæksənd/ or US /ˈdɑːkshʊnt/ DAHKS-huunt or US /ˈdɑːksənt/;[2]) is a short-legged, long-bodied dog breed belonging to the hound family. The standard size dachshund was bred to scent, chase, and flush out badgers and other burrow-dwelling animals, while the miniature dachshund was developed to…
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Italian Hound
Dec 27, 2010
Istrian Short-Haired HoundMontenegrin Mountain Hound Italian Hound – General Description The Italian Hound (Segugio Italiano) is an Italian breed of dog of the scenthound family. It comes in both short-haired and wire-haired varieties. It is thought to be an ancient breed, descended in pre-Roman eras from progenitor scenthounds in ancient Egypt. Contents: Classification & Standards…
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Greyhound
Dec 26, 2010
Chart PolskiHungarian Greyhound Greyhound – General Description The Greyhound is a breed of sighthound that has been primarily bred for coursing game and racing, which has also recently[when?] seen a resurgence in its popularity as a pedigree show dog and family pet. It is a gentle and intelligent breed whose combination of long, powerful legs,…
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Italian Greyhound
Dec 26, 2010
Irish WolfhoundRhodesian Ridgeback Italian Greyhound – General Description The Italian Greyhound is a small breed of dog of the sight hound type, sometimes called an “I.G.”, or “Iggy” for short.[1] Contents: Classification & Standards Character & Temperament History Size & Appearance Health & Maintenance Work & Activities In Movies, TV & Print Videos Breed Standard…
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Ibizan Hound
Dec 25, 2010
Cirneco Dell’EtnaNorwegian Elkhound Ibizan Hound – General Description The Ibizan Hound, pronounced “I-bee-zan” or “I-beeth-an”, is a lean, agile dog of the hound family. There are three hair types of the breed: smooth,long, and wire. The more commonly seen type is the smooth. Some consider there to be a third type, long, but most consider…
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