‘Ancient Algerian rock art showing Africanis-like dog’

Published at 890 × 592 in Africanis, the original dog of Africa

Rock art in Algeria’s Tassili n’Ajjer plateau has been dated at seven to 10 thousand years before present. The dog at the top right of this hunting scene shows typical Africanis traits – long snout, pointed ears, elegant build and curled-up tail. (Alberto Bertelli)

Rock art in Algeria’s Tassili n’Ajjer plateau has been dated at seven to 10 thousand years before present. The dog at the top right of this hunting scene shows typical Africanis traits – long snout, pointed ears, elegant build and curled-up tail. (Alberto Bertelli)

Rock art in Algeria’s Tassili n’Ajjer plateau has been dated at seven to 10 thousand years before present. The dog at the top right of this hunting scene shows typical Africanis traits – long snout, pointed ears, elegant build and curled-up tail. (Alberto Bertelli)