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Laconian

Other types · Ancient Greece · extinct

Laconian: Athens Acropolis Museum Hunting Dog
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About the Laconian

The Laconian, also known as the Spartan, is an extinct dog breed from ancient Laconia, in Greece. In antiquity, it was famous for its swiftness and keen sense of smell, and typically used for hunting.

Text from the Wikipedia article “Laconian (dog)” (lead section), CC BY-SA 4.0.

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