Pharaoh Hound (details)
This is a dog with a great historical background. Archaeological findings show that this dog has existed for at least 5,000 years. Besides, it is also the national beast of Malta, and has issued silver coins engraved with its portrait as a souvenir. Yes, the dog we want to introduce this time is from history-the Pharaoh Hound. It is a rare treasure for us to understand and study the history of dogs. < br> I. Introduction < /strong>
Pharaoh Hound is one of the oldest dog breeds, also known as Cobotfeller. In Malta, Pharaohhound has become an expert in rabbit hunting, so they are also known as rabbit hunting dogs. Archaeological remains of animal bones show that Pharaoh hounds have existed for at least 5,000 years. Pharaoh Hound has noble blood, sharp outline and beautiful lines. The movement is very smooth, fast, stretching and relaxed, with alert expression and good sense of sight and smell. Its excellent hunting skills and tacit relationship with people make it a very good hunting dog.
Pharaoh hound has become the most popular breed among the descendants of "Egyptian hunting dogs". Unlike greyhound dogs, which can only hunt by sight, Pharaoh hounds can hunt by sight, hearing and smell. < br> II. History < /strong>
The Pharaoh Hound is one of the oldest dog breeds, and it is generally believed that it originated from Egypt. As early as 4,000 years ago, dog breeds with very similar appearance appeared in portraits of ancient Egypt, and their traces can be found in ancient Egyptian documents and even hieroglyphs. They were once the darling of ancient Egyptian kings. Tutankhamen, the king of Egypt in the 14th century BC, preferred a Pharaoh hound. Even after the dog died, he ordered the dog to be wrapped in linen, put on incense paste and put it in the coffin, so that it could gain glory before God. In a letter in ancient Egypt, they were described as follows: "Their faces are red like gods."
Later, the Pharaoh Hound was brought to malta island by Phoenician traders. Although it has been bred and evolved for more than two thousand years, it still retains its original breed and the appearance of its Egyptian ancestors. The Pharaoh Hound survived so well that it lived in relatively isolated places as a unique breed, such as Malta Islands, Balearic Islands and Sicily. It can also be seen in France and Italy. In 1979, the Maltese government declared this dog a national dog and issued a silver coin engraved with its portrait as a souvenir. In 1968, the Pharaoh hound was introduced to England, and in 1983, the American Kennel Club (AKC) officially recognized it.