Pharaoh Hound

The Pharaoh Hound's ears are very large and point upward when alert.

This Pharaoh Hound was originally bred to pursue game, such as rabbits.

The Pharaoh Hound is a breed of dog.

The pups had the appearance of a Pharaoh Hound crossed with a rough-haired terrier.

At first glance, the Pharaoh Hound should appear both graceful and elegant as well as powerful and athletic.

A number of other breeds that are similar to the Pharaoh Hound exist in different regions of the Mediterranean.

The Pharaoh Hound is independent-minded, highly intelligent, and occasionally stubborn, yet very trainable when positive methods are used.

Many Pharaoh Hound owners have rated this dog as a gentle, loving dog, as well as good with kids.

Qing was later shown in the United States and went on to become the top winning Pharaoh Hound in the history of the breed.

Pharaoh Hound (Kelb tal-fenek)

This myth proposes that the Pharaoh Hound was brought by the Phoenicians to Malta, where it has existed for over 2,000 years.

The Pharaoh Hound is an exuberant chaser, but it is relaxed in homes, even if it is eager to run.

There are Pharaoh Hounds, Norwegian Elkhounds, Afghans and Beagles, among others.

And the pharaoh hound and Ibizan hound, often called the oldest of breeds, are really recent constructions, as is the Norwegian elkhound.

The other finalists were a Pharaoh Hound, an Old English Sheepdog, a Boxer and a Papillon.

Northgates As You Like It, a Pharaoh Hound, placing "Reserve Best in Show".

When, after much medical intervention, she and her husband found they were unable to have children, she bought four dogs - three German shepherds and a Pharaoh Hound.

Some breeds thought to be very old, such as the Pharaoh Hound, Ibizan Hound, and Norwegian Elkhound, are now known to have been created more recently.

In fact, it seems that dogs have been bred very similar to those in much of the Mediterranean basin since ancient times, including Cirneco dell'Etna and Pharaoh Hound.

Similar in appearance to a Pharaoh Hound, with a sleek body, almond-shaped eyes, large bat-like ears, and a long neck, the Xolo is notable for its dominant trait of hairlessness.

The breed was called the Pharaoh Hound although this name was already used by the FCI as an alternative name for the Ibizan Hound at that time.

The Pharaoh Hound of Malta and the Cirneco dell'Etna of Sicily were both popularly and controversially thought to be possible descendants of the Tesem.

Some examples are the Afghan Hound, Borzoi, Saluki, Sloughi, Pharaoh Hound, Azawakh, Whippet, and Greyhound.

His American Kennel Club ranking as of December 2011 included placing as the number 8 dog all breeds, the number 2 hound, and the number 1 Pharaoh Hound.

Other recent breed additions to the book have been the Portuguese water dog, the Pharaoh hound and the Tibetan spaniel in 1983 and then the fox terriers (wire and smooth) in 1985.