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Pharoah Hound
Author(s): Juliette Cunliffe (Author)
- Publisher: Kennel Club Books Inc
- Publication Date: 1 Mar. 2004
- Language: English
- Print length: 160 pages
- ISBN-10: 1593783426
- ISBN-13: 9781593783426
Book Description
Once the favored canine of Egyptian nobles before the time of Christ, the Pharaoh Hound, known as Kelb Tal-Fenek in its native Malta, continues to fascinate modern-day dog lovers. Prized for his elegant sighthound build and his rich tan coloration, this handsome and durable working dog excels as a devoted companion and trusted watchdog. A rare breed around the world, the ever-blushing Pharaoh Hound enjoys a growing fancy in America, making this special rare breed edition a much-needed resource for all admirers of this breed.
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The Pharoah Hound ranks among the oldest of domestic dogs recorded in history, indeed some say it is the very oldest. This red hound was a great favorite of Egyptian nobles and was known 3,000 years or so before Christ, for there are many murals on tombstones and on papyrus, depicting a remarkably similar middle-sized sighthound with erect ears. Anubis, who in Egyptian mythology was considered the inventor of embalming, as well as being guardian of tombs and judge of the dead, is often said to resemble today’s Pharaoh Hound. However, it must be said that there is still controversy among Egyptologists as to whether Anubis was a dog or a jackal.
