Which dog breed originated further east, the Cão Fila de São Miguel or the Saluki?
Cão Fila de São Miguel The Cão Fila de São Miguel (Portuguese: ] ) (frequently translated into English as the "São Miguel Cattle Dog" or "Cattle Dog of São Miguel Island", but other names, such as "Azores Cattle Dog", may be used) is a dog breed of molosser type originating on São Miguel Island in the Azores, an island chain which is one of the autonomous regions of Portugal. The breed was originally used for working with cattle.
Water dog Water dogs are a type of gun dog bred to flush and retrieve game from water, often serving the waterfowl hunter. Strong swimming desire is a characteristic of these dogs. Some of the oldest dog breeds are water dogs. The term was originally water spaniels (a misnomer, as not all are spaniels). With the advent of kennel clubs many "water spaniels" were accepted under the names including the designation retriever rather than spaniel.