Alaskan Malamute:the Malamute is said to cross into Alaska from Siberia. Endurance and ability as a working dog, the Malamute, is valued by villages and tribes.
Akita Inu:There is significant debate about the origins of the Akita Inu. In 1962, Japanese archeologists unearthed the bones of two canines at the Kamikuroiwa Rock shelter site.
Siberian Husky :While the Alaskan Malamute also makes this list, recent genetic evidence shows the breed is closely related to the Siberian Husky.
Basenji:While some sources may list different dog breeds as the oldest, genetic research points to the Basenji being the oldest dog breed in the world.
Afghan Hound:There is some debate about the origins of this beautiful dog. Some believe they come from Egypt, while others believe in Afghanistan, as the name suggests.
Samoyed :While Samoyeds originate from cold weather climates like other ancient dogs on this list, they differ in some key areas. For example, the breed is less aggressive than Siberian huskies.
Saluki:Salukis like long-distance running. They need to stretch their legs in a full run, so prepare to give them 300-400 yards where they can run.
Greyhound:The greyhound breed is considered to be the oldest purebred domesticated dog breed, with indications of its existence dating back to the era of the Pharaohs.
Chinese Shar-Pei :While there are no records of the origin of Chinese Shar Peis, genomic testing confirms that the breed’s lineage can be traced back several thousand years.
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