Wall carvings offer earliest depiction of dogs in leashes
Germany-based scientists studying wall engravings depicting domesticated dogs at two sites in Saudi Arabia have dated the carvings to be from approximately 8,000 years ago. If confirmed, it would push back the earliest depiction of leashed dogs by 3,000 years, said researchers. They also noted the drawings bear a striking resemblance to modern Canaan dogs, still found in wild areas.