The Pharaoh Hound is a dog with a long history. According to archaeological discoveries, it has existed for at least 5,000 years. It is also regarded as the national dog of Malta, and its portrait can be seen on commemorative silver coins. Next, the pet editor will introduce this rare treasure in the history of dogs to all pet owners.

1. Introduction Pharaoh Hound is one of the oldest dog breeds today, also known as Cobot Feller. In Malta, Pharaoh Hound has become an expert in hunting rabbits, so they are also called rabbit hunters. dog. Archaeological finds of animal skeletal remains indicate that the Pharaoh's hounds have been around for at least five thousand years. The Pharaoh Hound has noble blood, sharp outlines and graceful lines. The movements are very smooth, fast, stretched and relaxed, the expression is alert, and the sense of sight and smell is very good. Its excellent hunting skills and tacit relationship with people make it an excellent hunting dog. The Pharaoh Hound has become the most popular breed among the descendants of the "Egyptian Hunting Dog". Unlike greyhounds, which can only hunt by sight, Pharaoh hounds can hunt by sight, hearing and smell.

2. History The Pharaoh Hound is one of the oldest dog breeds and is generally believed to have originated in Egypt. As early as four thousand years ago, dog breeds with very similar appearances appeared in ancient Egyptian portraits, and traces of them can also be found in ancient Egyptian documents and even hieroglyphics. They were once the favorites of ancient Egyptian kings. King Tutankhamen of Egypt in the 14th century BC was so fond of a Pharaoh hound that even after the dog died, he ordered that the dog be wrapped in fine linen, smeared with ointment, etc. and placed in a coffin so that it could be kept safe. It obtains glory in the presence of God. In a letter from ancient Egypt, they were described like this: "Their faces glowed red, like gods." Later, the Pharaoh Hounds were brought to the Island of Malta by Phoenician traders. After thousands of years of breeding and evolution, this dog breed still retains its original breed and appearance of its Egyptian ancestors. The Pharaoh Hound has survived so well as a distinct breed that lives in relatively isolated places such as the Maltese Islands, the Balearic Islands and Sicily, and can also be found in mainland France and Italy.

The Pharaoh Hound was declared the national dog by the Maltese government in 1979, and silver coins were issued with its portrait. It was not introduced to the United Kingdom until 1968, and was officially recognized by the American Kennel Club AKC in 1983. So far, it can be seen that its value is not high. Too bad.