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The references by [[Ancient Rome|Roman]] writers to the [[canes pugnaces]] of [[Roman Britain]] suggest a dog of a large and heavy type. [[Oppian]] says the fighting dog had light brown eyes, truncated muzzle, loose skin above the brows, a broad back, great stature, and muscular legs.<ref name="Fighting Dog Breeds" /> |
The references by [[Ancient Rome|Roman]] writers to the [[canes pugnaces]] of [[Roman Britain]] suggest a dog of a large and heavy type. [[Oppian]] says the fighting dog had light brown eyes, truncated muzzle, loose skin above the brows, a broad back, great stature, and muscular legs.<ref name="Fighting Dog Breeds" />{{Rs?}} |
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The ancient Roman poet [[Nemesianus]] refers to the pugnaces, describing them as swift and suited to hunting.<ref name="nemesianus">{{Cite web|url=http://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Roman/Texts/Nemesianus/Cynegetica*.html#ref37|title=Nemesianus - The Chase|accessdate=2009-06-07}}</ref> The ancient Roman poet [[Claudian]] describes British dogs "that can break the backs of mighty bulls".<ref name="claudian">{{Cite web|url=http://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Roman/Texts/Claudian/De_Consulatu_Stilichonis/3*.html#ref6|title=Claudian - On the Consulship of Stilicho|accessdate=2009-06-07}}</ref> |
The ancient Roman poet [[Nemesianus]] refers to the pugnaces, describing them as swift and suited to hunting.<ref name="nemesianus">{{Cite web|url=http://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Roman/Texts/Nemesianus/Cynegetica*.html#ref37|title=Nemesianus - The Chase|accessdate=2009-06-07}}</ref> The ancient Roman poet [[Claudian]] describes British dogs "that can break the backs of mighty bulls".<ref name="claudian">{{Cite web|url=http://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Roman/Texts/Claudian/De_Consulatu_Stilichonis/3*.html#ref6|title=Claudian - On the Consulship of Stilicho|accessdate=2009-06-07}}</ref> |
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The 'Pugnaces' dogs of [[Roman Britain]] were specifically referred to by the [[Ancient Greece|Greek]] historian [[Arrian]] in [[130 AD]].<ref name="Fighting Dog Breeds" /> |
The 'Pugnaces' dogs of [[Roman Britain]] were specifically referred to by the [[Ancient Greece|Greek]] historian [[Arrian]] in [[130 AD]].<ref name="Fighting Dog Breeds" />{{Rs?}} |
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Revision as of 13:07, 7 June 2009
| Pugnaces Britanniae | |
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| Origin | Roman Britain |
| Breed status | Extinct |
| Dog (domestic dog) | |
Pugnaces Britanniae (Latin) or War Dog of Britannia is an extinct breed of dog and progenitor to the English Mastiff[1] and possibly the Bulldog[2].
Appearance
The references by Roman writers to the canes pugnaces of Roman Britain suggest a dog of a large and heavy type. Oppian says the fighting dog had light brown eyes, truncated muzzle, loose skin above the brows, a broad back, great stature, and muscular legs.[1][unreliable source?]
History
The ancient Roman poet Grattius (or Grattius Faliscus) wrote of the pugnaces Brittaniae, describing them as superior to the ancient Greek Molossus.[3]
What if you choose to penetrate even among the Britons? How great your reward, how great your gain beyond any outlays! If you are not bent on looks and deceptive graces (this is the one defect of the British whelps), at any rate when serious work has come, when bravery must be shown, and the impetuous War-god calls in the utmost hazard, then you could not admire the renowned Molossians so much.
The ancient Greek historian Strabo reported that dogs were exported from Britain for the purpose of game hunting, and were also used by the Britons as war dogs.[4]
The ancient Roman poet Nemesianus refers to the pugnaces, describing them as swift and suited to hunting.[5] The ancient Roman poet Claudian describes British dogs "that can break the backs of mighty bulls".[6]
The 'Pugnaces' dogs of Roman Britain were specifically referred to by the Greek historian Arrian in 130 AD.[1][unreliable source?]
References
- ^ a b c Fleig, D. (1996). Fighting Dog Breeds. (Pg. 26 - 27). Neptune, NJ: TFH Publications. ISBN 0-7938-0499-X
- ^ The History of the Mastiff, M.B.Wynn, 1885. William Loxley.
- ^ "Grattius - Cynegeticon". Retrieved 2009-06-07.
- ^ "Strabo's Geography". Retrieved 2009-06-07.
- ^ "Nemesianus - The Chase". Retrieved 2009-06-07.
- ^ "Claudian - On the Consulship of Stilicho". Retrieved 2009-06-07.
See also
Sources
- Fleig, D. (1996). Fighting Dog Breeds. (Pg. 26 - 27). Neptune, NJ: TFH Publications. ISBN 0-7938-0499-X
- Homan, M. (1999). A Complete History of Fighting Dogs. (Pg. 9). Howell Book House. ISBN 1-58245-128-1