Wednesday, October 1, 2025

The Assyrian Mastiff, 6th Century BC.
(The era of the neo-Assyrian Empire) This dog was often used as a livestock guardian against predators and they were bred by the Assyrians.

 


3 comments:

  1. Rugged looking breed, got some shoulders on him.

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  2. Very similar dogs still run wild in the area.

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  3. Even though you're pretty nifty with a shield from my experience if a dog wants to chew on you it's gonna happen. Not to mention while the dog is looking for an opening so is the Assyrian with the spear.

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