Dog breeds :
Chien du Pharaon / Kelb Tal-Fenek / Pharaoh Hound
Sahejeev's Pharaoh Bastet, owner: Bo Bengtsson
General
The Pharaoh Hound is medium sized, of noble bearing with
clean-cut lines. Graceful yet powerful. Very fast with free easy movement and alert
expression.
Characteristics
An alert keen hunter, the Pharaoh Hound hunts by scent and
sight using its large ears to a marked degree when working close.
Temperament
The Pharaoh Hound is intelligent, friendly, affectionate and playful. They
are alert, active and very fast, with a marked keenness for hunting, both
by sight and scent.
History
The Pharaoh Hound is a very ancient breed, with a striking resemblance to
the hounds depicted in the Egyptian temples from before 4,000 B.C. and
to the dog god, Anubis. Though a Sighthound, they are unusual in that
they are able to use both scent and sight for hunting. Due to the relative
isolation of the island of Malta, they have bred true to form there since
about 1,000 B.C.
Origin
Egypt
Utilization
-
Classification
Sighthounds
Size
Medium
Height
Dogs Ideally 56-63.5 cm (22-25 ins). Bitches Ideally 53.5-61 cm (21-24 ins)
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