Species name: Pharaoh Hound
English name: pharaoh hound
Size categories: large-scale
Breed Classification: Hound Group
History:
Origin of Malta, originated in 1000 BC.
Pharaoh Hound is one of the most ancient dog breeds, generally considered from Egypt. As early as four thousand years ago, in ancient Egyptian portraits appeared in appearance very similar breed, and in ancient Egyptian literature, and even hieroglyphs, also can be found in their trail. They were once the darling of Egyptian history. Fourteenth century BC Egyptian king totem Harmon (tutankhamen) preference for a Pharaoh Hound, and even after the dog died, he ordered the dog such as linen or more parcels, put on some perfume and so into the coffin, so that it made before God the glory. Pharaoh Hound can imagine was honored status. Pharaoh hounds are then brought to Malta Phoenician traders, even after two thousand years of breeding and evolution, today this breed still retains its original species and the faces of Egyptian ancestry. In Malta, the Pharaoh hound hunting rabbits to become skilled, so they are also known as the Harrier. 1979, declared that the Government of Malta became the state dog breeds, and distribution of silver engraved with his portrait as a memento. 1968 was introduced to Britain in 1983 were the United States like a dog club (akc) to be recognized officially. Pharaoh Hound is a major feature, than a pair of beautiful amber eyes, when they happy or excited when the nose and ears will turn deep rose, no wonder the ancient Egyptian times in the letter, they have such The description: They face again in red, like gods. With its high-speed, alertness of mind, agility and skill, coupled with acuity of vision and smell, Pharaoh Hound is an excellent hunting experts.
Appearance:
Overall appearance is elegant, powerful, agile fast. Pharaoh hound blood noble, clean-cut, beautiful lines. Action is very smooth, fast, stretch, relaxed, alert expression. Amber eyes, and hair color match, oval, slightly deeper position, eyes sharp and clever. Location for the middle ear height, is alert, ears up, but very flexible, the Ministry ears wide, ears large and delicate. Head long and lean, and chiseled. Slightly larger than the length of the front head, the head parallel to the contours and tone, the head was blunt wedge. Nose color, and hair color match, no other colors. A long neck, sloping, muscular, slightly arched, so that the head carried high. Throat clean lines. Dorsal line almost straight. From the hips to the root of the tail at a slight tilt. Flexible body, chest deep to almost elbow. Ribs well. Well drawn up. Tail position is moderate, very coarse roots, fine tip, like a whip, like a break down, at the hock. Motion, the tail lift and bend. Can not be caught in the tail between the legs. Long, sloping shoulders back and strong. Elbow angle appropriate. Forelegs straight and parallel to each other. The pasterns are strong. The feet are neither cat nor hare but strong; joint development and firm, turning neither in nor out. Thick pads. Strong and muscular hindquarters. Hind legs parallel to each other. Stifles swept, second thigh clear. Feet as in front. Gait is free, smooth; head lifted high to maintain the posture of a large stride, without any signs of struggling. Legs and feet and body moving in the same direction of the straight line side movement.
Short, glossy coat, from fine to slightly coarse and close to the body can no feathering. Color from brown to bright chestnut and white markings usually appear in the following positions: tip of the tail (very good), chest (known as "star spot"), white feet, white blaze face middle there. Other white markings are considered undesirable. In the back of the neck, shoulders, back or sides of the body parts are pure white patch area, is considered a defect.
Body type:
Height of 53-64 cm
Weight 20-25 kg
Temperament:
Elegant appearance and the infinite power who in this dog revealed. They are smart, and friendly, affectionate, playful and alert and active, very loyal and sensitive, sight and smell very good. Particularly fond of children. They play like robots, eager to get human attention. |