Related breedAfricanis300 CE to 1000 · South AfricaCretan Hound at a glance
- Origin
- Crete, Greece
- Appeared
- 3000 BCE to 1990 (uncertain)
- Family
- Mediterranean
- Type
- Primitive hound
- Size
- Medium
- Life span
- 12 to 15 years
- Recognised by
- NATIONAL
- Status
- Living
The name. Greek for "Cretan hound (tracker)".
Same familyBasenji3000 BCE to 1937 · Democratic Republic of the CongoFamily and relatives
Same family: Mediterranean
Afghan Hound, Azawakh, Cirneco dell'Etna, Estrela Mountain Dog, Ibizan Hound, Kangal Shepherd Dog
Same time, same continent
Cirneco dell'Etna, Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, Ibizan Hound, Irish Wolfhound, Italian Greyhound
Same eraDingo3000 BCE to 1500 BCE · AustraliaPlace in time
The Cretan Hound appears 3000 BCE to 1990 (uncertain), in the Ancient World, when 68 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Cretan Hound is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
