Did the Romans keep the same dog breeds we walk today?
In short: This video examines the dog varieties known to ancient Rome and investigates whether they share any lineage with modern breeds. It offers a reality check on the popular assumption that our current canine companions have direct ancestors in the classical world.
The evidence suggests that the dogs kept by the ancient Romans bear little resemblance to any modern dog breeds. While the Romans certainly valued dogs for hunting, guarding, and companionship, the specific varieties they maintained do not appear to have direct counterparts in the present day.
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