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Description: Top 10 Ancient Dog Breeds - Top 10 Most Ancient Dog Breeds - Aspin It has been estimated that human and dog have lived together happily for between 2,000 and 3,000 years. While almost everyone knows that all dogs have ancient roots, some breeds have remained mostly intact since ancient times. Most of us understand that ancient dog breeds were once strictly wild animals. Somewhere along the way a human got the bright idea to domestic these amazing animals, and thank goodness they did. Watch the video and be amazed of this Top 10 Most Ancient Dog Breeds 10. Chinese Shar-Pei - The Chinese Shar-Pei is an ancient breed, originating in China about 2,000 years ago. These dogs were bred for hunting and dog fighting. The loose skin provided a protection when fighting, as it is nearly impossible to bite through, and also allowed for the Shar-Pei to attack while under attack. 9. Samoyed - The Samoyed is an ancient breed of dog called a basal breed as it predates the 19th century when modern breeds of dog emerged. Its ancestor is the Nenets herding laika, which was a spitz kind of breed. 8. Saluki - Salukis were obviously among the favorite dogs of the Egyptians, and were also known as the Royal Dogs of Egypt. The Ancient Egyptians worshiped their Salukis and when one died the family would go into a state of mourning, shaving off their eyebrows as a sign of respect, and wailing and beating gongs. 7. Pekingese - Pekingese dogs are the ancient pet dogs of the royalties in the Chinese Empire. During the ancient empire days, stealing Pekingese dogs is a sin sanctioned to death. Only the members of the Chinese Imperial Palace have the capacity to own Pekingese puppies. 6. Lhasa Apso - The Lhasa Apso is an ancient breed, developed in Tibet from the Tibetan terrier and similar herding-type Tibetan dogs. The conversion of Tibet to Buddhism in the 7th century AD established the Lhasa Apso as a definitive breed. 5. Chow Chow - Is one of the native dogs used as the model for the Foo dog, the traditional stone guardians found in front of Buddhist temples and palaces. It is one of the few ancient dog breeds still in existence in the world today. 4. Basenji - Basenjis are ancient dogs tracing their lineage from pariah dogs to the Egyptians and then to hunting dogs for the tribes in the Congo. The basenji got its name from a Mrs. Burn in England around 1936. 3. Alaskan Malamute - The Alaskan Malamute evolved from the ancient dogs that accompanied prehistoric man on his migrations from Asia across the Arctic to Greenland and back. These migrations covered thousands of years. 2. Akita Inu - The Akita Inu is a very ancient dog originally from the Akita county in Japan. Born as a hunter, it then turned into a guard and fighting dog. The breed is on the list of Japanese traditions to preserve. 1. Afghan Hound - The Afghan Hound is elegance personified. This unique, ancient dog breed has an appearance quite unlike any other: dramatic silky coat, exotic face, and thin, fashion-model build. Looks aside, Afghan enthusiasts describe this hound as both aloof and comical. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ♫Music Used♫ Song: Paris Looky - Crystals Music provided by: FreeSongsToUse Video: youtu.be/eX1xuUi6oYY ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of "fair use". The recent amendments to the Copyright Act of 1976 pertain to music. "Fair use" remains in force for film and video. #Ancient #Dog #Aspin