Questions tagged [middle ages]
What role did dogs play in the hunting practices of the Franks?
Category: Dogs in History
Dogs played a significant role in the hunting practices of the Franks, a Germanic people who established a powerful kingdom in Western Europe during the Early Middle Ages. Hunting was not only a means of procuring food but also a symbol of status, skill, and power among the Frankish elite. Dogs were...
What breeds of dogs were favored by European royalty in the Middle Ages?
Category: Cultural and Historical Perspectives
During the Middle Ages, European royalty favored several dog breeds that were not only symbols of status and wealth but also served practical purposes such as hunting, companionship, and protection. These breeds were often bred and maintained within royal courts, and their presence in art, literatur...