Latest posts tagged with #DogHistory on Bluesky
Scientists Identify the World's First Known Dog, Which Pushes Back the Animals' Genetic Record by About 5,000 Years: Two new ancient DNA studies suggest that domesticated dogs were widespread in western Eurasia more than 14,000… @SmithsonianMag #Dogs #AncientDNA #Genetics #DogHistory #Domestication
Their story is a warning. Disease, colonialism, and cultural erasure wiped out a breed—and a way of life. Learn more in 'Migrations - Ancient dogs of the Americas' — a journey into the lost canine civilizations of the New World. #ancientdogs #doghistory #dogextinction #culturalviolence #dogculture
Sketch of the extinct turnspit dog. Small breed with long body, short crooked legs and a tail that curls up. Snot and ears resemble a terrier’s. Dark fur on top with a white belly and chest.
Print of a turnspit dog at work in an 18th century kitchen. The wheel that the dog runs on is suspended from a beam on the ceiling. A system of ropes connects the wheel to the fireplace where the meat turns on a spit.
Turnspits: An extinct dog breed formerly trained to assist chefs by running on a wheel that turned a spit. Described as having “a suspicious, unhappy look about them.” I think I can see why. #dogs #doghistory #extinctbreeds #history
I wrote about the Chavin, Paracas and their dogs in my book:
MIGRATIONS – Ancient Dogs of the Americas
Available in English, Spanish and Italian.
A journey into obscure gods, lost cultures… and extraordinary dogs.
#Zooarchaeology #DogHistory #AncientAmerica #latinos
Ancient dog myths often come from misread texts, outdated assumptions, or modern projections.
They’re fascinating stories — but rarely true.
Understanding dogs means understanding their real history.
#DogHistory #Mythbusting
Epirus Molossus, Livestock guardian dog
Ancient Molossers were not battle dogs.
Aristotle and the Suda describe them as livestock guardians, protecting flocks — not assault animals.
The Molossus of Epirus still works as a sheep guardian today.
#Molosser #DogHistory
Assyrian warrior with mastiff - Lion and onager hunting scenes - Palace walls of Nineveh 630 BC
No, ancient armies didn’t field “war dog units”.
Dogs were guardians, herders, hunters, companions — sometimes ritual or food animals depending on the culture.
The first documented war dogs appear with the Conquistadors.
#AncientDogs #DogHistory
Want to explore the full story?
In ROMA CANES MUNDI I trace the history of dogs in Roman society — through archaeology, genetics, literature, and art.
If you love dogs and history, this world will fascinate you.
#AncientDogs #DogHistory #CanineArchaeology #Tesem #BassetHound #ROMACANESMUNDI
Round eyes didn’t appear once.
They emerged repeatedly whenever selection — functional, emotional or symbolic — pushed toward short muzzles, broad skulls and pedomorphic expressions.
I explore these topics in depth in my #books on dog origins.
#DogHistory
The “short‑faced dog” from California (2nd millennium BCE) also had brachycephalic features.
Genetic studies confirm these American dogs had an autonomous history, separate from Old World dogs.
#Genetics #DogHistory
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Round eyes in dogs aren’t universal.
They’re the result of multiple waves of selection acting on skull shape, facial muscles and human preferences. A story far older — and more complex — than most people think.
#DogHistory #CanineEvolution
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#VintagePostcard #AntiquePostcard #DogPostcard #Greyhound #RussianGreyhound #Borzoi #DogHistory #CaninePhotography #VintageDogs #AnimalPostcard #HistoricalPhotography
Affection, sacrifice, divination… Dogs in Mesoamerica were more than companions. They were bridges between humans, gods, and the afterlife. #Mesoamerica #DogHistory
Wow, this is amazing! Hard to believe dog-sledding has roots going back thousands of years. Our Arctic pups really come from a long line of legends! 🐾❄️ #DogHistory
Kazakh scientists help show dogs were diverse 11000 years ago overturning assumptions about domestication https://ow.ly/ZMJy50Xz825 #Kazakhstan #Science #Archaeology #Dogs #DogHistory #AncientDogs #DogDomestication
In Origins, I retrace the Sloughi’s journey—its role in history, its cultural symbolism, and its scientific roots. Discover how this desert sighthound embodies both beauty and rigor. #OriginsBook #DogHistory #Slough #ancienthistory
Today I have written on my SUBSTACK - Loades of History - about the story of Jack, the Airedale Terrier. He saved his battalion in WWI. loadesofhistory.substack.com/p/jack-the-d...
You can read it for free - just click on the link. It’d a 7 min read.
#remembrancesunday #doghistory #ww1 #airedale
Did you know the proud little Shiba Inu descends from one of Asia’s oldest canine bloodlines? Meet the Jōmon dogs — companions of prehistoric peoples like the Ainu, who arrived in Japan over 9,000 years ago. These dogs weren’t just hunters. They were family. #DogHistory #ShibaInu #AncientAsia
Discover these tales and more in MIGRATIONS: Ancient Dogs of the Americas. A journey through history, legend, and devotion. For those who seek emotion, discovery… And a bond that defies time and heart. Available now. #MigrationsBook #DogHistory #AncientSouls
✨ Beyond Life: Guardian Dogs of the American Souls In ancient pre-Columbian civilizations—from Mesoamerica to South America—the bond between humans and dogs transcended life itself. Not just animals. Spiritual companions. Guides for the souls of the dead. #AncientDogs #DogHistory #MigrationsBook
Curious about the Tesem and other ancient breeds? You’ll find their stories in my book ORIGINS – In Search of Ancient Dog Breeds. Archaeology, iconography, genetics, myth and truth. Available in paperback and digital formats. #OriginsBook #Tesem #DogHistory
A princess once called it “shaped like an arrow.” For Nomarch Senbi II, it was his “breath of life.” A dog so loved in ancient Egypt, it was painted, sculpted, and carved into memory. Today we talk about the Tesem—the mysterious Egyptian hunting dog. #Tesem #AncientDogs #DogHistory
Want to explore the evolution of ancient dog breeds—from myth to archaeology? 📖 Read ORIGINS – In Search of Ancient Dog Breeds 🔗 Taplink in bio #DogHistory #Scylla #AncientDogs #Mythology #VisualStorytelling
Want to explore this legacy in depth? 📖 Heaven Can Wait is a journey into the spiritual, genetic, and cultural bond between humans and dogs across Siberia and Asia. A book that redefines what it means to be “man's best friend.” #DogHistory #Siberia #HeavenCanWait #AncientDogs #CoEvolution
🐕 Since the Neolithic, dogs have lived alongside the peoples of Central Asia. They weren’t just present—they adapted, evolved, and took on vital roles in human survival. #DogHistory #AncientDogs #CentralAsia
🕯️ Ancient peoples revered dogs as guides to the afterlife. Their bones tell stories of loyalty, ritual, and transformation. Search for MIGRATIONS and discover how dogs helped shape the history of the New World. #DogHistory #Archaeozoology
🐾 FOUR-LEGGED PIONEERS: THE OLDEST DOGS OF AMERICA!
Long before leashes and kibble, dogs walked beside the first humans who dared to cross into a frozen, unknown world. They weren’t pets. They were partners. Guardians. Family. #DogHistory #AncientDogs
If you love ancient dogs, myth, and history told with heart—follow along. I write, research, and publish stories that honor the canine past and its living legacy. 🐾 #DogHistory #CentralAsia #Alabai #TaziHound #AncientDogs
I tell Gula’s story—and many others—in my book ORIGINS. A journey through archaeology, myth, and emotion, tracing the ancient roots of our bond with dogs. 📖 Available in multiple languages: taplink.cc/giovannipadrone #DogsofBluesky #DogHistory #ORIGINSbook
Long before medicine became science, ancient humans watched dogs lick their wounds—and heal. That simple gesture sparked one of the oldest associations in human history: dogs and healing. In Sumer, this bond became divine. #DogHistory #Mesopotamia #art
