guy 156 Report post Posted July 25, 2023 (edited) Sketch of small-dog discovered The has been a previous post on small dog breeding in Ancient Rome (see below). A recent excavation in Oxfordshire has uncovered a small dog (20 cm or 8 inches) that was probably a house pet. Quote An archaeological dig at Wittenham Clumps in Oxfordshire has uncovered the 1,800-year-old remains of a 20cm tall pooch. The animal's remains were unearthed at the site of a villa believed to have been owned by a wealthy Roman family. Researchers say the dog is one of the smallest found in the UK, and was likely to have been a "much-loved pet". https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-66294261 Edited July 25, 2023 by guy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
