In regards to their indigenous country, is the Tahltan Bear Dog's or Alopekis' closer to Italy?
Alopekis Alopekis is an ancient Greek breed of dog. The name Alopekis means “small fox” or “fox-like” in the Greek language. The breed is mentioned by several ancient Greek & classical writers (Aristotle, Xenophon, Aristophanes et al) and is depicted in many archaeological finds such as pottery, carvings, statuettes, sculpture, tomb monuments etc. (see Images).
Aeolian Islands The Aeolian Islands ( ) (Italian: "Isole Eolie" , ] , Sicilian: "Ìsuli Eoli" , Greek: Αιολίδες Νήσοι , "Aiolides Nisoi") are a volcanic archipelago in the Tyrrhenian Sea north of Sicily, named after the demigod of the winds Aeolus. The islands' inhabitants are known as Aeolians (Italian: "Eoliani" ). The Aeolian Islands are a popular tourist destination in the summer and attract up to 200,000 visitors annually.