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  1. Dogs & Their Collars in Ancient Rome - World History …

    • Dogs, and their wolf-ancestors, had a long history with the Romans as evidenced by the famous tale of the mythical founders of the city. Romulus and Remus were said to have been suckled by a she-wolf as infan… See more

    Popular Breeds

    Among the most popular breed was the Vertragus, a hunting dog of exceptional speed and skill which was also prized for its beauty. The writer Grattius (l. 63 BCE - 14 CE) praise… See more

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    Dog Collars & The Buckle

    The speed of the Vertragus encouraged the Romans to race them. This led to the development of a light-weight leather collar and leather thong-leash, the lyam, which passed thr… See more

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    Dogs in War

    The Molossian (probably the ancestor of the Neapolitan Mastiff) was one of the preferred fighting breeds, equipped with its large spiked collar, and was also the breed that accom… See more

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  2. The dog was a companion, guardian, hunter, professional fighter, tracker, fellow warrior, and was offered to the gods in sacrifice during some eras. It served to keep one warm at night, alerted an owner to the presence of unseen spirits, and was regularly depicted in Roman myths and legends in practical roles.
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  5. Dog in ancient Rome - IMPERIUM ROMANUM

    Jul 22, 2020 · In ancient Rome, dogs were written relatively much and rather flatteringly. It was an animal ubiquitous in the culture and everyday life of the Romans and the inhabitants of the Roman Empire. They wrote about him …

  6. Dogs in Ancient Rome: Breeds, Uses, Epitaphs, and …

    Aug 19, 2022 · Dog breeds of the ancient Romans. According to Latin sources, different breeds were known and sought after, the catuli and catellae (small dogs of both sexes), the Umbrian, Etruscan, and Salento dogs. Imported …

  7. What Kind Of Dogs Were In Ancient Rome - Ancient …

    Nov 12, 2023 · The types of dogs that were available in Ancient Rome ranged from various hunting dogs to guard dogs and companion dogs. Some of the most popular dog breeds during that time period were gundogs, such as the large, …

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  9. Protectors, Companions, Hunters: Dogs in Ancient Rome

    Mar 9, 2023 · Dogs in ancient Rome were kept for many reasons, but above all, they were seen as protectors of humans, both against evil spirits and mortal beings. They could be found in Roman religion,...

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  11. What Pets Did the Ancient Romans Have? - TheCollector

    Mar 6, 2024 · We can even talk about different breeds of dogs, as the Romans did. For example, the Laconian and the Molossian were used for hunting and guarding livestock, and these types of dogs are discussed in great detail by …

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