Laconian (dog)

Laconian
Statue of a hunting dog with Laconian characteristics found in the sanctuary of Artemis Brauronia on the Acropolis.
Other names	Λάκαινα Spartan Castorian Lacedaemonian Λακωνικοι Κύνες Lakonikoi Kýnes
Origin	Laconia, Ancient Greece
Breed status	Extinct
Traits Colour tan with white markings or black with tan markings Litter size up to 8 Life span 10-12 years
Dog (domestic dog)

The Laconian (Greek: Λάκαινα, romanized: Laconicus), also known as the Spartan and the Castorian, is an extinct dog breed from Ancient Greece typically used for hunting.