The Alaunt was an extinct breed of dog, with the original breed having existed in North Caucasus, Central Asia and Europe from ancient times until the 17th century. In the AD 370s, Hun invasions divided the Alani into the Eastern and Western Alans. In the AD 370s, Hun invasions divided the Alani into the Eastern and Western Alans. The Eastern Alani tribes merged with the Ossetians and other nations, introducing their dogs into the bloodlines of many Balkan breeds, such as the Šarplaninac, Metchkar, Qen Ghedje, Hellenikos Poimenikos and other Molossers of the region. Through breeding with various scenthounds and sighthounds, some Alaunts became valued large game hunting dogs, existing in a variety of types, dictated by regional preferences. In AD 1500, Spain was known for breeding the best Alaunts and used them to conquer the New World.
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