This is a dog with a lot of history. Archeology has found that this type of dog has existed for at least five thousand years. In addition, it is also the national animal of the country of Malta, and silver coins engraved with its portrait have been issued as a commemoration. Yes, the dog we are going to introduce this time comes from history - the Pharaoh Hound. It is a rare property and treasure for us to understand and study the history of dogs.

Introduction to the Pharaoh Hound

The Pharaoh Hound is one of the oldest dog breeds today, also known as the Cobot Feller. In Malta, the Pharaoh Hound became They are experts at hunting rabbits, so they are also called harriers. Archaeological finds of animal skeletal remains indicate that Pharaonic 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 vision and smell are very good. Its excellent hunting skills and tacit understanding with people make it a very good hunting dog.
The Pharaoh Hound has become the most popular breed among the descendants of the Egyptian Hound. Unlike greyhounds, Pharaoh hounds can only hunt by sight, hearing and smell.

History of the Pharaoh Hound

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 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 obtains glory in the sight of God. In a letter from ancient Egypt, they were described like this: "Their faces glowed red, like gods."

Later, the Pharaoh Hound was brought to the island of Malta by Phoenician traders. Although after more than two thousand years of breeding and evolution, this dog breed today still retains its original breed and the 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. In 1979, the Maltese government declared this breed as the national dog and issued a silver coin engraved with its portrait as a commemoration. In 1968, the Pharaoh Hound was introduced to the UK and was officially recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1983.