Alopekis
Also called Alepuditsa, Alepudoskylo, Venetaki, Zacharoskylo, Tsoupi
From Greece and neighbouring Balkan areas; one of the oldest dog types of the region.1
At a glance the quick version
Average weight range given by Wikipedia for the breed as a whole.
Coat and looks how to spot one
double coat in three types
A small dog with a double coat that comes in three types: short and smooth, semi-long and tufted, or semi-long and wiry.1
Personality what they are like
Known as a calm, loyal and cooperative little dog that stays watchful around the home and yard.1
Daily activity how busy a day looks
Traditionally an all-round working dog on farms, used for keeping rodents down, watching over poultry and helping with herding, so it enjoys having jobs and an active routine.1
Company who they like around
Closely attached to its household, a trait valued in its long role as a farm and family dog.1
The story where it all began
Small dogs of this kind have lived alongside people in Greece since before the Mycenaean era, and a Neolithic storage jar from Thessaly (around 3000 BC) is thought to show one. Classical writers such as Aristotle and Xenophon mention it. Today it is a rare native breed without international recognition.1
Fun facts for the dinner table
Recognised by the official bits
- FCI
- Not recognised by the FCI or the major kennel clubs.1
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Alopekis. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
- Brushingevery week
- Bathevery 8 weeks
- Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery 3 weeks
- Ear checkFloppy ears trap moisture, so check and dry themevery week
- Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery day
- ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
- Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
- Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 10every year
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Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.