It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Mughaffal (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) initially ordered the killing of dogs, then said: "What is the matter with people and dogs?" Then the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) granted concession for hunting dogs and sheep-guarding dogs, and said: "And when a dog puts its mouth in any of your vessels, wash it seven times and rub it with earth the eighth time."