Alaunt
The Alaunt is an extinct type of dog which came in different forms, with the original possibly having existed in North Caucasus, Central Asia and Europe from ancient times.
| Alaunt | |
|---|---|
Detail of the altarpiece, Adoration of the Magi, from 1423 by the Italian painter Gentile da Fabriano | |
| Other names | Alão Alano Alangu |
| Origin | Pontic-Caspian Steppe |
| Breed status | Extinct |
| Dog (domestic dog) | |
This type of dog may have been developed by the Alans, and was renowned primarily for its quality as a large-game catch dog, and as a war dog and guard dog.
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