Thursday, 27 October 2016

maseches kilayim - Why is a dog considered a wild animal?


Kilayim 8:6, in listing various animals and whether they are considered wild or domesticated, says:



כלב מין חיה


A dog is a type of wild animal




Why is this? We’re not talking about wild dogs or wolves - just ordinary dogs. Why are they not considered domesticated?


(I should note that R’ Meir argues with the Tanna Kamma. I am asking specifically on the Tanna Kamma’s opinion.)




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