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What breed is the Egyptian dog?
TesemOther namesṯzmOriginEgyptBreed statusExtinctDog (domestic dog)
What breed is Anubis dog?
The Basenji is the most often cited as the inspiration for the image of Anubis, one of the principal gods of the dead who guided the soul to judgment in the afterlife (although the Greyhound, Pharoah, and Ibizan are also contenders).
What kind of dogs did the Pharaohs of Egypt have?
Ancient Egyptian dogs were to the greyhounds, salukis and possibly even the mastiff and dachshunds of today. The ancient Egyptians were absolutely fascinated with cats, and it is through that most Ancient Egyptian families kept at least one as a pet.
What were Egyptian dogs called?
The Pharaoh Hound is an ancient dog breed that's changed little since their development more than 5,000 years ago. They were the dogs of kings and may have hunted gazelles with pharaohs, hence their name. This loyal hunting companion later made their way to Malta, where they're now the national dog.