An ancient dog breed that has existed for at least 5,000 years – the Pharaoh Hound

This is a very historical dog and archaeological findings show that this type of dog has been around for at least 5,000 years. Besides, it is also the national animal of the country of Malta and has been commemorated by the issuance of a silver coin with its portrait. Yes, the dog we are going to introduce this time is the one that came out of history – the Pharaoh Hound. It is a rare property and treasure for us to understand and study canine history now. Pharaoh Hound Introduction The Pharaoh Hound (Pharaoh Hound) is one of the oldest dog breeds today, also known as the Cobalt Feller, and in Malta, the Pharaoh Hound became an able hunter of rabbits, hence their name. Archaeological findings of animal skeletal remains indicate that the Pharaoh Hound has been around for at least five thousand years. The Pharaoh’s Hound is of noble blood, with a sharp profile and beautiful lines. It moves very smoothly, quickly, spaciously and easily, with an alert expression and a good sense of sight and smell. Its excellent hunting skills and tacit relationship 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 the Greyhound, the Pharaoh Hound can only hunt through sight, hearing and smell. History of the Pharaoh Hound