Cat VS. Dogs. Humane Society for Shelter Pets – Pet Finder. Humane Society for Shelter Pets – Find Shelters. Siberians Needing Owners Home Page-Siberian Husky Rescue for Sierra/Pacific California. Greyhound Adoption Agency Directory [Adopt a Greyhound] Ancient Dog Breeds. Domestic dog breeds are descendants of the mighty Grey Wolf that we’ve domesticated & started breeding for specific characteristics.
There are a myriad of dog breeds & types in the modern world, however there are a few of the ancients still around. In 2004 14 breeds were identified through genetic research as having bloodlines closest to the grey wolf. These animals are thought to come from the earliest domesticated members of the canine family. In the coming weeks we’ll take a closer look at each one of these ancient breeds with pictures & interesting facts. Grandpas of the Dog World. Ancient dog breeds, is your dog one of the fourteen? - a32. Ancient dog breeds, is your dog one of the fourteen?
- a32 The term ‘ancient dog breed’ is often misunderstood. ‘Ancient breeds’ refer to a science paper written by Parker et al in 2004. This article reviews the original paper and how only fourteen breeds are said to comprise this rare club of dogs.