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Azawakh Al-Ifriqiya - Dedicated to the preservation and advancement of the pure-blood sighthounds including the idi n'ilelli, or Azawakh, an African hound of ancient origin.
 
Ibizan Hounds on the Net - A brief history of the breed; with many beautiful photos of Ibizans.
 
Origins of the Akbash Dog - The fossil record shows that large dogs appeared almost concurrently with domesticated flocks of animals, suggesting that livestock protection dogs were among the first types of dogs.
 
Origins of the Korean Jindo Dog - In Korea, the Jindo is considered to be a borderline domesticated dog with very feral instincts. They are appreciated for rodent control and highly prized as hunting dogs.
 
Origins of the Saint Bernard Dog - Alternative views on the role of the Tibetan Mastiff and the Molossian dogs in the ancestry of this breed. Illustrations included.
 
Origins of the Saluki - This site educates the public on how the Saluki evolved and why, drawing on some well documented examples of the Saluki from very ancient times, going back to 3,000 B.C.
 
Origins of the Xoloitzcuintli - One of the world's oldest and rarest breeds, the Xolo can justly be called the first dog of the Americas.
 
Spitz-type Dogs - The spitz-type breeds evolved throughout the Arctic regions of the world. Twelve breeds are pictured, ranging from the Alaskan Malamute to Shiba Inu.
 
Thai Ridgebacks - A breed evolved from dingo and pariah dog stock, in-depth article suggests.
 
The Origins of the Mastiff - Article about decendents of the ancient mastiff. Reprinted from Canis Max, Winter 1996/1997. All rights are reserved by the author, Tamara Taylor.
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