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The Molossus (Greek: Μολοσσός, romanized: Molossós), also known as the Molossian hound and Epirus mastiff, is an extinct dog breed from Ancient Greece.
The Laconian (Ancient Greek: Λάκαινα, romanized: Lakaina), also known as the Spartan and the Castorian, is an extinct dog breed from Ancient Greece typically used for hunting.. The breed originating from Laconia, a region of Ancient Greece, famous for its city state, Sparta.. The Laconian were famed throughout the ancient world for their hunting skill and swiftness, [1] and were widely ...
15 Σεπ 2020 · The most popular dogs for hunting, according to Xenophon, were Laconian hounds (Spartans) of two types: the Castorian and the Vulpine. These dogs, he said, should be of a distinct color, either tan with white markings or black with tan markings, in order to be considered worthy of one's time and effort in training.
The Molossus (Greek: Μολοσσός, romanized: Molossós), also known as the Molossian hound and Epirus mastiff, is an extinct dog breed from Ancient Greece.
17 Αυγ 2014 · Native to Greece, the swift Laconian or “Spartan” breed was well regarded for its hunting prowess. Far heavier and ideal as a sturdy guard dog or hunter of large game was the Molossian, possibly an ancestor to the modern mastiff.
10 Σεπ 2024 · The Molossus Dog was a war-fighting dog that has its roots in regions of northwest ancient Greece and southern Albania. It was an immensely loyal and powerful dog, and they also were very large.
AN UNFINISHED MOLOSSIAN HOUND FROM THE DIONYSOS QUARRY ON MOUNT PENTELICON Olga Palagia* Abstract An uninished statue of a dog that came to light in the Dionysos quarry of Mount Pentelicon is here published for the irst time.
