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What breed of demestic cat is closest to the cats of ancient Egypt?
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Are saluki from Russia?
No, this ancient breed of sighthound originated from Egypt.
Where was the greyhound dog breed developed?
The greyhound developed in Ancient Egypt.
Which breed of domestic cat is closest to ancient Egyptian cat?
The most common breed of cat in Ancient Egypt is probably the Domestic Shorthair (mixed-breed shorthaired cat). Even today, non-pedigree cats make up a majority of the cat population. However, two cat breeds that exist today are believed to have originated from Ancient Egypt. One of them is the Egyptian Mau. The modern Egyptian Mau has Egyptian stray cats in its ancestry. It is believed that the Egyptian Mau is descended from African wild cats, and spotted cats that resemble the Mau are portrayed in the wall paintings of Ancient Egypt. The breed name itself is Egyptian, with "mau" meaning cat in Middle Egyptian. The other breed is the Abyssinian. Its breed name refers to Abyssinia, the historical name for Ethiopia, yet some stories suggest that this breed originated from Egypt. Many sources state the the Abyssinian is an old breed with its roots dating back to Ancient Egypt, as the Abyssinian resembles the cats in Ancient Egyptian paintings and sculptures with its slender built and moderately wedged head shape.
What breed of dog was used for hunting in ancient egypt?
The Egyptians had Ibizan hounds for hunting and as pets. These scent hounds are still around today, and are a recognized breed of the AKC.
What is the species name of a greyhound?
Popularly, the breed's origin can be traced to ancient Egypt, where a bas-relief depicting a smooth-coated Saluki or Persian Greyhound
What breed is closet to the Siberian huskies?
The closest breed to a siberian huskey is a siberian malamute.
In what country did the greyhound dog breed originate?
Egypt
What is the name of the dog that is the closest breed to wolves?
Alaskan Malamute
What is the deference between a modern cat and a cat from ancient Egypt?
The ancient Egyptian cats have changed immensley. The reason for this is because, over the years, a certain breed of cat have been breeded with other cats to make the offspring look half and half. Since then, people have been breeding different cats with each other to make a whole new breed of cats.
Closest living relative of wolves?
Any breed of domesticated dog.
What breed of cat do Egyptians worship?
Ancient Egyptians worshipped cats, not any particular breed, just cats in general. Mummies of them have been found.
What royal dog breed was often mummified with pharaohs?
Brief History: The Saluki, royal dog of Egypt, is perhaps the oldest known breed of domesticated dog, identified by some historians as "a distinct breed and type as long ago as 329 B.C. when Alexander the Great invaded India." The Arabs were the first to breed the Saluki, but they date back to the time of the ancient Egyptian Pharaohs. Named after the ancient city of Saluki, they were traditionally thought of as the "sacred gift of Allah". Salukis were widespread and appeared in Egypt where they were held in such great esteem that its body was often mummified like the bodies of the Pharaohs themselves. Today numerous specimens have been found in tombs in the upper Nile region.
