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The Alaunt was a type of large working dog developed in medieval Europe, primarily by the Alans and later used across France, Spain, and other regions. It is now an extinct landrace rather than a standardized modern breed, historically valued for guarding, hunting large game, and livestock work. Modern reconstructions or "recreations" of the Alaunt are speculative and are not recognized by major kennel clubs.
The Alaunt is frequently mentioned in medieval hunting literature, where it was described as a powerful dog used for seizing large game such as wild boar.
The name "Alaunt" is linked to the Alans, a nomadic people whose movements into Europe helped spread this dog type across several regions.