Appearance

The Pharaoh Hound is an elegant and noble looking dog similar in appearance to a greyhound. The sleek and nimble body has a deep chest with well-sprung ribs, an almost straight topline, straight front legs and a thin tail carried high. The head is long and wedge-shaped, with a long slim muzzle, oval-shaped amber eyes, and large, erect ears. Uniquely, this dog has the ability to blush when excited, where the nose and ears will turn a rosy color. The coat is short, close and glossy in texture, and the coloring tends to be tan or rich chestnut with white markings.

History

Pharaoh hounds are one of the oldest domesticated breeds, dating back to 3,000 B.C. Originating in ancient Egypt, Pharaoh Hounds were brought to the Mediterranean island of Malta by traders. There, they were carefully bred for several thousand years to hunt rabbits and other small game.