Not recognised as a breed by any major kennel club.
Traits
Height
20–30 centimetres (7.9–11.8 in)
Weight
3.5–7.5 kilograms (7.7–16.5 lb)
Dog (domestic dog)
The Alopekis (Greek: Αλωπεκίς) is a small, ancient, primitive landrace of dog from Greece and adjacent regions of the Balkan peninsula. Alopekis have prick ears, a curved tail, and a double coat.[1] Alopekis were bred as a multipurpose farm dog, functioning as a hunting dog, watchdog and shepherd.[2] The dog is found throughout Greece but is most commonly seen in northern Greek regions with a lot of farmland and villages, such as Serres, Drama, Xanthi, etc.[3] Critically endangered, the exact number of specimens that remain today is unknown.[2]
This breed is not recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale.[4]
^Studdert, Virginia P.; Gay, Clive C. (2011). Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary E-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 37. ISBN 978-0-7020-4744-2. Archived from the original on 2023-09-14. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
^ ab"Κινδυνεύει με εξαφάνιση ο αρχαιοελληνικός σκύλος "Αλωπεκίς"" [The ancient Greek dog "Alopekis" is in danger of extinction]. News.gr (in Greek). 2013-02-08. Archived from the original on 2018-03-28. Retrieved 2023-09-10.
^"Αρχαιοελληνική ράτσα σκύλου «ζει και κινδυνεύει»" [Ancient Greek dog breed "lives and is in danger"]. To Vima (in Greek). Athens. 13 February 2013. Archived from the original on 2 August 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
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