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Oldest Dog Breeds: The Greyhound, Chow Chow, Alaskan Malamute, Poodle and more dogs have been around for thousands of years | In Pictures
Greyhounds are the oldest purebred domesticated dog breed.
The first records of greyhound-type dogs date back about 8000 years.
In ancient Egypt they were revered as gods and were only allowed to be owned by royalty.
The greyhound is also the only breed of dog mentioned by name in the bible.