Ancient art often portrays dogs which are similar to modern breeds.Ancient art often portrays dogs which are similar to modern breeds.
Ancient art often portrays dogs which are similar to modern breeds.

Historic Dogs: These are the 10 most ancient breeds of adorable dog that date back thousands of years 🐕

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Dogs have been man’s best friend for many thousands of years – some of today’s breeds having been around since ancient times relatively unchanged.

It’s thought that the dog was the first domestic breed of animal, with archaeologists discovering confirmed dog remains in human graves dating back as far as 14,700 years ago.

Some believe that animals related to the wolf were used as companions up to an amazing 36,000 years ago, when humans first became hunter gatherers.

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Many of these breeds have since become extinct, while others have thrived and survived.

Here are the 10 oldest breeds, according to scientists.

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