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Abyssinian Sand Terrier

Also known as African Hairless Dog, African Sand Dog, Egyptian Hairless Dog, Zulu Hairless Dog.

Related breedAfghan Hound1000 to 1800 · Afghanistan

Abyssinian Sand Terrier at a glance

Origin
Ethiopia, Egypt
Appeared
1000 to 1800 (uncertain)
Family
Pariah & Village Dog
Type
Pariah / village dog
Size
Small
Life span
Not recorded
Recognised by
No major club
Status
Extinct

The name. English name from Abyssinia (historic Ethiopia), one of the places where Europeans described it; "sand terrier" is a European label for the dog.

Same familyBloodhound1000 to 1100 · Belgium, France

Family and relatives

Same eraGreyhound800 CE to 1850 · United Kingdom

Place in time

The Abyssinian Sand Terrier appears 1000 to 1800 (uncertain), in the Early Middle Ages, when 79 breeds first appeared.

A full article on the Abyssinian Sand Terrier is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.