What is Rome's animals?

Wolves, bears, wild boar, deer and goats were native to Rome and other animals were introduced following conquests abroad. Elephants, leopards, lions, ostriches and parrots were imported in the 1st Century B.C. followed by the hippopotamus, rhinoceros, camel and giraffe.

1. What animals did ancient Rome raise?
2. What animals did the Romans have as pets?
3. Did the Romans eat dog?

What animals did ancient Rome raise?

Cows provided milk while oxen and mules did the heavy work on the farm. Sheep and goats were cheese producers and were prized for their hides. Horses were not widely used in farming, but were raised by the rich for racing or war. Sugar production centered on beekeeping, and some Romans raised snails as luxury food.

What animals did the Romans have as pets?

The Romans had different kinds of pets than we have today. Some of the pets included greyhound dogs, ferrets, small monkeys, blackbirds, nightingale, parrots, and other breeds of animals.

Did the Romans eat dog?

In another classical setting, Romans consumed dog meat at feasts that served to celebrate the inauguration of new priests (Simoons 234). Greeks considered dogs impure animals and thus designated them to rituals involving chthonic gods or those of the underworld.