Ancient dogs were remarkably diverse, new study finds #Science #Biology #Zoology #AncientDogs #Biodiversity #DogEvolution
Ancient dogs were remarkably diverse, new study finds
A new study finds that the wide range of domestic dog shapes and physical attributes we're familiar with today first started appearing thousands of years ago.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Ancient dogs were remarkably diverse, new study finds #Science #Biology #Zoology #AncientDogs #Biodiversity #DogEvolution
📚 Want to know more? I wrote about the Tlalchichi and its social role in Migrations – Ancient Dogs of the Americas, available online in print format. A journey through fur, myth, and memory. #book #ancienthistory #ancientorigins #ancientdogs
November 6, 2025 at 6:46 AM
📚 Want to know more? I wrote about the Tlalchichi and its social role in Migrations – Ancient Dogs of the Americas, available online in print format. A journey through fur, myth, and memory. #book #ancienthistory #ancientorigins #ancientdogs
🐕🦺 MIGRATIONS – Ancient Dogs of the Americas A visual journey through myth, memory, and motion.
Follow the series as we trace the footsteps of the Itzcuintli across time and terrain.
Coming soon on TikTok, YouTube, and beyond.
#MIGRATIONS #AncientDogs #VisualHistory #MythAndMemory #Itzcuintli
Follow the series as we trace the footsteps of the Itzcuintli across time and terrain.
Coming soon on TikTok, YouTube, and beyond.
#MIGRATIONS #AncientDogs #VisualHistory #MythAndMemory #Itzcuintli
November 2, 2025 at 9:25 AM
🐕🦺 MIGRATIONS – Ancient Dogs of the Americas A visual journey through myth, memory, and motion.
Follow the series as we trace the footsteps of the Itzcuintli across time and terrain.
Coming soon on TikTok, YouTube, and beyond.
#MIGRATIONS #AncientDogs #VisualHistory #MythAndMemory #Itzcuintli
Follow the series as we trace the footsteps of the Itzcuintli across time and terrain.
Coming soon on TikTok, YouTube, and beyond.
#MIGRATIONS #AncientDogs #VisualHistory #MythAndMemory #Itzcuintli
In the shadow of Tikal, life unfolds in quiet rhythms. A smooth-coated Itzcuintli watches over her pups as Maya children gather, curious and gentle. No myth here—just memory.
#AncientDogs #Mesoamerica #Itzcuintli #Tikal #VisualHistory
#AncientDogs #Mesoamerica #Itzcuintli #Tikal #VisualHistory
November 2, 2025 at 9:25 AM
In the shadow of Tikal, life unfolds in quiet rhythms. A smooth-coated Itzcuintli watches over her pups as Maya children gather, curious and gentle. No myth here—just memory.
#AncientDogs #Mesoamerica #Itzcuintli #Tikal #VisualHistory
#AncientDogs #Mesoamerica #Itzcuintli #Tikal #VisualHistory
✨ Beyond Life: Guardian Dogs of the American Souls In ancient pre-Columbian civilizations—from Mesoamerica to South America—the bond between humans and dogs transcended life itself. Not just animals. Spiritual companions. Guides for the souls of the dead. #AncientDogs #DogHistory #MigrationsBook
October 27, 2025 at 4:43 PM
✨ Beyond Life: Guardian Dogs of the American Souls In ancient pre-Columbian civilizations—from Mesoamerica to South America—the bond between humans and dogs transcended life itself. Not just animals. Spiritual companions. Guides for the souls of the dead. #AncientDogs #DogHistory #MigrationsBook
Genetics don’t lie: the Pharaoh’s Hound is a recent breed, no older than 80 years. But it has close relatives: – Cirneco dell’Etna – Podenco Ibicenco – Whippet The Tesem? A vanished ancestor. No remains found. Only art. #DogGenetics #Tesem #AncientDogs
October 26, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Genetics don’t lie: the Pharaoh’s Hound is a recent breed, no older than 80 years. But it has close relatives: – Cirneco dell’Etna – Podenco Ibicenco – Whippet The Tesem? A vanished ancestor. No remains found. Only art. #DogGenetics #Tesem #AncientDogs
A princess once called it “shaped like an arrow.” For Nomarch Senbi II, it was his “breath of life.” A dog so loved in ancient Egypt, it was painted, sculpted, and carved into memory. Today we talk about the Tesem—the mysterious Egyptian hunting dog. #Tesem #AncientDogs #DogHistory
October 26, 2025 at 9:24 AM
A princess once called it “shaped like an arrow.” For Nomarch Senbi II, it was his “breath of life.” A dog so loved in ancient Egypt, it was painted, sculpted, and carved into memory. Today we talk about the Tesem—the mysterious Egyptian hunting dog. #Tesem #AncientDogs #DogHistory
Want to explore the evolution of ancient dog breeds—from myth to archaeology? 📖 Read ORIGINS – In Search of Ancient Dog Breeds 🔗 Taplink in bio #DogHistory #Scylla #AncientDogs #Mythology #VisualStorytelling
October 22, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Want to explore the evolution of ancient dog breeds—from myth to archaeology? 📖 Read ORIGINS – In Search of Ancient Dog Breeds 🔗 Taplink in bio #DogHistory #Scylla #AncientDogs #Mythology #VisualStorytelling
Want to explore this legacy in depth? 📖 Heaven Can Wait is a journey into the spiritual, genetic, and cultural bond between humans and dogs across Siberia and Asia. A book that redefines what it means to be “man's best friend.” #DogHistory #Siberia #HeavenCanWait #AncientDogs #CoEvolution
October 20, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Want to explore this legacy in depth? 📖 Heaven Can Wait is a journey into the spiritual, genetic, and cultural bond between humans and dogs across Siberia and Asia. A book that redefines what it means to be “man's best friend.” #DogHistory #Siberia #HeavenCanWait #AncientDogs #CoEvolution
📚 I tell their story in Heaven Can Wait—a journey through Central Asia, Siberia, and Southeast Asia, where dogs shaped human destiny. If you love ancient dogs, you’ll find more in my other books too. #DogBooks #AncientDogs #DogLovers
October 17, 2025 at 5:12 PM
📚 I tell their story in Heaven Can Wait—a journey through Central Asia, Siberia, and Southeast Asia, where dogs shaped human destiny. If you love ancient dogs, you’ll find more in my other books too. #DogBooks #AncientDogs #DogLovers
🐕 Since the Neolithic, dogs have lived alongside the peoples of Central Asia. They weren’t just present—they adapted, evolved, and took on vital roles in human survival. #DogHistory #AncientDogs #CentralAsia
October 17, 2025 at 5:12 PM
🐕 Since the Neolithic, dogs have lived alongside the peoples of Central Asia. They weren’t just present—they adapted, evolved, and took on vital roles in human survival. #DogHistory #AncientDogs #CentralAsia
🐾 FOUR-LEGGED PIONEERS: THE OLDEST DOGS OF AMERICA!
Long before leashes and kibble, dogs walked beside the first humans who dared to cross into a frozen, unknown world. They weren’t pets. They were partners. Guardians. Family. #DogHistory #AncientDogs
Long before leashes and kibble, dogs walked beside the first humans who dared to cross into a frozen, unknown world. They weren’t pets. They were partners. Guardians. Family. #DogHistory #AncientDogs
October 16, 2025 at 7:42 PM
🐾 FOUR-LEGGED PIONEERS: THE OLDEST DOGS OF AMERICA!
Long before leashes and kibble, dogs walked beside the first humans who dared to cross into a frozen, unknown world. They weren’t pets. They were partners. Guardians. Family. #DogHistory #AncientDogs
Long before leashes and kibble, dogs walked beside the first humans who dared to cross into a frozen, unknown world. They weren’t pets. They were partners. Guardians. Family. #DogHistory #AncientDogs
#Zooarchaeology doesn't just study bones: it reconstructs relationships, emotions, and alliances. From the 'Stories of Millennary Dogs' series, In this episode, we follow the trail of ancient #dogs through excavations, myths, and millennia-old silences. #art #archaeology #ancientdogs
October 13, 2025 at 9:17 AM
#Zooarchaeology doesn't just study bones: it reconstructs relationships, emotions, and alliances. From the 'Stories of Millennary Dogs' series, In this episode, we follow the trail of ancient #dogs through excavations, myths, and millennia-old silences. #art #archaeology #ancientdogs
Meet Gula, also known as Bau or Baba—the Sumerian goddess of dogs. As her cult spread, she became a healing deity. Her dog wasn’t just a companion—it was a living symbol of care, protection, and regeneration. #AncientDogs #DogGoddess #archaeology #history #dogs
October 9, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Meet Gula, also known as Bau or Baba—the Sumerian goddess of dogs. As her cult spread, she became a healing deity. Her dog wasn’t just a companion—it was a living symbol of care, protection, and regeneration. #AncientDogs #DogGoddess #archaeology #history #dogs
In Bonn-Oberkassel, Germany, archaeologists discovered the remains of a young dog who lived 14,200 years ago. But this wasn’t just any dog. He was gravely ill. And yet… he survived for months. #AncientDogs #Compassion
October 8, 2025 at 3:19 PM
In Bonn-Oberkassel, Germany, archaeologists discovered the remains of a young dog who lived 14,200 years ago. But this wasn’t just any dog. He was gravely ill. And yet… he survived for months. #AncientDogs #Compassion
If this journey through time moves you, explore the stories I’ve gathered in my books:
📘 ORIGINS
📗 ROMA CANES MUNDI
📙 MIGRATIONS
📖HEAVEN CAN WAIT
Where bones become voices, and history learns to wag its tail.
Taplink in my bio
#DogHistory #ancientdogs #affectionate
📘 ORIGINS
📗 ROMA CANES MUNDI
📙 MIGRATIONS
📖HEAVEN CAN WAIT
Where bones become voices, and history learns to wag its tail.
Taplink in my bio
#DogHistory #ancientdogs #affectionate
October 6, 2025 at 5:47 AM
If this journey through time moves you, explore the stories I’ve gathered in my books:
📘 ORIGINS
📗 ROMA CANES MUNDI
📙 MIGRATIONS
📖HEAVEN CAN WAIT
Where bones become voices, and history learns to wag its tail.
Taplink in my bio
#DogHistory #ancientdogs #affectionate
📘 ORIGINS
📗 ROMA CANES MUNDI
📙 MIGRATIONS
📖HEAVEN CAN WAIT
Where bones become voices, and history learns to wag its tail.
Taplink in my bio
#DogHistory #ancientdogs #affectionate
I wrote about the Cretan Hound and other ancient breeds in Origins of Dog Breeds, and in Roma Canes Mundi. A journey through time, myth, and fur. Some bonds are truly eternal… or almost. 🐾
#DogHistory #CretanHound #KritikosLagonikos #Origins #CanineMyths #Knossos #AncientDogs #RomaCanesMundi
#DogHistory #CretanHound #KritikosLagonikos #Origins #CanineMyths #Knossos #AncientDogs #RomaCanesMundi
September 30, 2025 at 11:39 AM
I wrote about the Cretan Hound and other ancient breeds in Origins of Dog Breeds, and in Roma Canes Mundi. A journey through time, myth, and fur. Some bonds are truly eternal… or almost. 🐾
#DogHistory #CretanHound #KritikosLagonikos #Origins #CanineMyths #Knossos #AncientDogs #RomaCanesMundi
#DogHistory #CretanHound #KritikosLagonikos #Origins #CanineMyths #Knossos #AncientDogs #RomaCanesMundi
If you're curious about the ancient canine companions who shaped human history across the Americas, Migrations might be the book for you. Available in English, Spanish, and Italian. #DogHistory #Xolotl #AztecMythology #AncientDogs #Mesoamerica #MigrationsBook
September 24, 2025 at 6:10 PM
If you're curious about the ancient canine companions who shaped human history across the Americas, Migrations might be the book for you. Available in English, Spanish, and Italian. #DogHistory #Xolotl #AztecMythology #AncientDogs #Mesoamerica #MigrationsBook
This ancient bond is at the heart of my new book, Heaven Can Wait. A journey through Asia’s canine history—from Siberia to India, China to Japan. Archaeology, genetics, art, and mythology—all woven into the story of our oldest companions.
#AncientDogs #DogHistory #Siberia #HeavenCanWait #Origins
#AncientDogs #DogHistory #Siberia #HeavenCanWait #Origins
September 23, 2025 at 3:14 PM
This ancient bond is at the heart of my new book, Heaven Can Wait. A journey through Asia’s canine history—from Siberia to India, China to Japan. Archaeology, genetics, art, and mythology—all woven into the story of our oldest companions.
#AncientDogs #DogHistory #Siberia #HeavenCanWait #Origins
#AncientDogs #DogHistory #Siberia #HeavenCanWait #Origins
I explore this story in MIGRATIONS, my book on ancient dogs of the Americas. It’s a journey through genetics, archaeology, and myth—tracing the pawprints of the first friend to cross into the New World. #AncientDogs #DogHistory #Archaeogenetics #Migrations #CanineOrigins
September 20, 2025 at 4:15 AM
I explore this story in MIGRATIONS, my book on ancient dogs of the Americas. It’s a journey through genetics, archaeology, and myth—tracing the pawprints of the first friend to cross into the New World. #AncientDogs #DogHistory #Archaeogenetics #Migrations #CanineOrigins
These breeds are relatively recent, so I don’t cover them in my books. But my research focuses on truly ancient dogs—over 1,500 years old. If ancient dogs intrigue you, my books are waiting. 🐾 #AncientDogs #DogEvolution
September 14, 2025 at 2:18 PM
These breeds are relatively recent, so I don’t cover them in my books. But my research focuses on truly ancient dogs—over 1,500 years old. If ancient dogs intrigue you, my books are waiting. 🐾 #AncientDogs #DogEvolution
Tibetan Mastiffs as ancestors of all guard dogs? Not even genetically related. Euro-Middle Eastern breeds are older. Time to rethink the origin stories. #CanineGenetics #AncientDogs
September 14, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Tibetan Mastiffs as ancestors of all guard dogs? Not even genetically related. Euro-Middle Eastern breeds are older. Time to rethink the origin stories. #CanineGenetics #AncientDogs
Near Hadrian’s Wall, Romans bred Salukis and Afghans 2,000 years ago. Vindolanda reveals a canine world more diverse—and advanced—than we ever imagined. #AncientDogs #Vindolanda
September 12, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Near Hadrian’s Wall, Romans bred Salukis and Afghans 2,000 years ago. Vindolanda reveals a canine world more diverse—and advanced—than we ever imagined. #AncientDogs #Vindolanda
Dive into the full story in ORIGINS – In Search of Ancient Dog Breeds and ROMA CANES MUNDI: a journey through myth, archaeology, and genetics. #DogBooks #AncientDogs #DogsofX
September 10, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Dive into the full story in ORIGINS – In Search of Ancient Dog Breeds and ROMA CANES MUNDI: a journey through myth, archaeology, and genetics. #DogBooks #AncientDogs #DogsofX
On the island of Crete, ancient hounds still roam—witnesses to myth: Minos, the Minotaur, Ariadne, Perseus, Icarus and Daedalus. Timeless dogs, bearers of enduring beauty. #AncientDogs #Crete #Mythology #dogs #history
September 10, 2025 at 4:23 AM
On the island of Crete, ancient hounds still roam—witnesses to myth: Minos, the Minotaur, Ariadne, Perseus, Icarus and Daedalus. Timeless dogs, bearers of enduring beauty. #AncientDogs #Crete #Mythology #dogs #history