Mobsea Logo
Home

Pharaoh Hound

Dog Breeds

<
^
>

Pharaoh Hound

The Pharaoh Hound is a breed of dog and the national hound of the Mediterranean nation of Malta. Its native name is Kelb tal-Fenek in Maltese, which means Rabbit dog. The dog is traditionally used by some Maltese men for hunting. Based on DNA analysis, the breed has no link with Ancient Egypt. However, a popular myth holds that the breed is descended from the Tesem, one of the ancient Egyptian hunting dogs. Some believe the there are similarities between the breed and images of dogs found on the walls of ancient Egyptian tombs. This myth proposes that the Pharaoh Hound was brought by the Phoenicians to Malta, where it has existed for over 2,000 years. The breed has variously been classified as a member of the sighthound group


<
^
>

Pug
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Gordon Setter
Nova Scotia DuckTolling Retriever
Basenji
Akita
Brittany Spaniel
Field Spaniel
Tibetan Spaniel
Harrier
Boxer
Glen of Imaal Terrier
More ...


Test your English Language
Valentines Day Date Night Ideas
Breathtaking Arabic Mehndi Designs
Healthy Mouth
Tips to Remove Pimples on Face
Tips for Success in Law School
Delicious Cookie Recipes
How to Use Social Networking Sites for Beginners
Xmas Activities For Kids
The Best Pokemon
Weird cars in the world
Rules to play Hang Gliding
Wardrobe Management
Movies for Valentines Day
Rules to play Dominoes
How to Maintain Good Hygiene
Cartoon Characters
Cartoons Characters That You Wish Were Real
Celebration of Dhanteras