Hi Curio -- Very interesting, sounds a serious breed -- funny you should mention, the Caucasus here is actually the Hindu Kush -- so why mention it twice? That's how Apollonius, or it's referred in the text --- was called Caucasus Indicus back in the day -- Going from Mesopotamia to India via the Caucasus would certainly be a detour -- But that says nothing about your doggy -- must be a gem -- I have more faith in your late walks now 🐺🖤🩶