Statuette of a howling dog

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This painting from Imperial Rome captures the fierce determination of a howling dog. In Ancient Rome, canine companions were cherished for their unwavering loyalty and bravery, frequently featured on Greek and Roman reliefs and ceramics as emblems of devotion. Dogs served as gifts exchanged between lovers, treasured by them both as beloved pets, symbols of prestige, or trained for guarding homes and hunting expeditions.