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What was the dog a symbol for in medieval times?

It was a symbol of Nobility, and I did research this. Dogs frequently appear in medieval art at the feet of couples. Just like today they are associated with loyalty, and were supposed to be symbolic of a couples devotion to each other. On a slightly less positive note, they are also associated with envy.


What is Hare Coursing in Tudor times?

Hare coursing in Tudor times was a popular hunting sport where dogs, typically greyhounds, were trained to chase and capture hares. This activity was often associated with the nobility and was seen as a display of skill and status. Participants would release the dogs to pursue hares across open fields, with the outcome determined by the dogs' speed and agility. The sport was not only a pastime but also had social and economic implications, influencing land use and the management of game animals during the Tudor period.


What is Bear Baiting of medieval times?

Bear baiting was a repugnant form of blood sport: a bear would be chained to a post in the ring, still able to move, but not escape, and dogs would be set on the animal. Spectators would bet on whether it would be the dogs or the bear that would survive the vicious fight that ensued.


In the mediaval times did lords have dogs?

Yes, they had lots of dogs. Some are in paintings with their owners.


How did the southwest native Americans travel?

Walking with clay pots on their heads {with water in them} Camel Wagons pulled by dogs {they thought dogs were big horses in those times}

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In the medieval times did lords have pets?

Yes, they did. There are written accounts of dogs owned by the Nobility. The Charles Spaniel was bred by King Charles. Many animals are featured in paintings with their owners.


Why did dogs wander streets in medieval times?

cos no one owned the dogs


What was the dog a symbol for in medieval times?

It was a symbol of Nobility, and I did research this. Dogs frequently appear in medieval art at the feet of couples. Just like today they are associated with loyalty, and were supposed to be symbolic of a couples devotion to each other. On a slightly less positive note, they are also associated with envy.


When did Dogs Originate?

dogs originated a long time ago because in medieval Europe the considered dogs to by mans best friend at the time too


Are there any napkins for when dogs start period?

No. What I got when my dog was in heat were doggy diapers. It does help to have them especially if u have light colored carpet. Hope this helped


How did the anglo-saxon Celts influence medieval society?

they raised dogs named judith and ate them when the dogs contracted rabies


Do medieval people have pets?

Yes, medieval people did have pets, although pet ownership was more common among the wealthier classes who could afford to care for animals. Dogs, cats, birds, horses, and even exotic animals like monkeys were kept as pets during medieval times. Pets were valued for companionship, protection, and practical purposes such as hunting.


Did king and queens have any pets?

There were lots of medieval queens, and I am sure more than a few had pets. Members of the nobility kept dogs commonly. I would bet they had cats also.


Did medieval peasants have any 'pets'?

yes they had dogs cats cows pigs and horses


Were mangonel medieval dogs used for hunting?

No, there were no medieval hunting dogs known as mangonels, there were greyhounds, alaunts, or alants, running hounds, mastiffs, lymers, kenets and harriers. A mangonel was a siege engine used for knocking down castle walls.


What were dogs used to symbolize in medieval and Renaissance painting?

Symbolism was a major part of Italian/northern Renaissance art, and dogs were used to symbolize loyalty.


How did the Cavalier King Charles spaniel get its name?

these dogs where used has napkins after king Charles ate, he would wipe his hands on the dogs to get the grease of his hands. they were like little servants