I originally thought the lack of dogs breeds and stigma towards them was due to Islam, but there’s dog breeds that originated from other Muslim countries. Also, that’s record of domestic dog breeds before Islam was the official national religion.
The greyhound actually came from Egypt.
North African dog breeds
Saluki :
The Muslims considered them a sacred gift of Allah, and they were never sold but only offered as gifts of friendship or honor. Salukis with a patch of white in the middle of the forehead are thought by Bedouin tribes to have "the kiss of Allah" and are regarded as special.
Aidi:
The breed was originally developed in Morocco to protect its owners from predators in the mountains where they worked.
Sloughi:
The Sloughi is a medium-large, short-haired, smooth-coated, athletic sighthound developed by the Berbers and the Bedouins in North Africa (in the area including Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya) to hunt game such as hare, fox, jackal, gazelle, and wild pigs.
From what I understand is that it isn’t that Muslims hate dogs, but they’re considered unclean as in not safe for consumption. In other words most animals are unclean we are not permitted to deliberately eat, buy or sell them. Although they may be raised and given as gifts.
Also, my sister is TERRIFIED of dogs. My Somali grandpa liked but they weren’t allowed inside and on furniture. Also hugging and kissing is a big no no.
The greyhound actually came from Egypt.
North African dog breeds
Saluki :
Aidi:
The breed was originally developed in Morocco to protect its owners from predators in the mountains where they worked.
Sloughi:
From what I understand is that it isn’t that Muslims hate dogs, but they’re considered unclean as in not safe for consumption. In other words most animals are unclean we are not permitted to deliberately eat, buy or sell them. Although they may be raised and given as gifts.
Also, my sister is TERRIFIED of dogs. My Somali grandpa liked but they weren’t allowed inside and on furniture. Also hugging and kissing is a big no no.