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Camille with a Small Dog by Monet
Camille with a Small Dog, oil on canvas by the French impressionist painter Claude Monet (1840-1926), 1866. Camille was Monet's first wife. The strong colours against a black background show the influence of Spanish painters.
Buhrle Collection, Zürich.
Questions & Answers
What is the oldest dog breed in the world?
- The Saluki is considered the oldest dog breed in the world. Evidence suggests it originated in 7000 BCE.
What is the most popular dog breed in the world?
- According to the American Kennel Club, the French bulldog is the most popular breed in the world followed closely by the labrador retriever.
What is the Colima Dog?
- Colima dogs are figurines found in Mesoamerican tombs thought to serve as guides and protectors for the soul in the journey to the afterlife.
When were dogs first domesticated?
- Dogs were first domesticated at least 29,000 years ago although evidence suggests it was much earlier.
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