Ancient War Dog

This is the ancient war dog that fought alongside Romans and Spartans:
• This breed's lineage can be traced back to the Canis Pugnax, the Roman war dog of the first century.
• These dogs are believed to be descendants of the ancient Greek Molossus dogs, which were later bred with Stone Age dogs from Britain.
• Roman soldiers brought them back to Italy after conquering Greece in 146 B.C.
• These war dogs accompanied Roman legions into battle, serving as "canine warriors".
• The Roman Army had entire companies composed of these dogs, equipped with spiked collars and armor.
• They were known for their fearless charges against enemy lines.
• Today the breed is known as the 'Cane Corso.

• This breed’s lineage can be traced back to the Canis Pugnax, the Roman war dog of the first century.

• These dogs are believed to be descendants of the ancient Greek Molossus dogs, which were later bred with Stone Age dogs from England.

• Roman soldiers brought them back to Italy after conquering Greece in 146 B.C.

• These war dogs accompanied Roman legions into battle, serving as "canine warriors".

• The Roman Army had entire companies composed of these dogs, equipped with spiked collars and armor.

• They were known for their fearless charges against enemy lines.

• Today the breed is known as the ‘Cane Corso’.


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