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What were dogs called in ancient Egypt?
The Egyptian word for dog was iwiw which referenced their bark (Dunn, 1).
What was the first dog in Egypt?
The Egyptian dog Abuwtiyuw, also transcribed as Abutiu (died before 2280 BC), was one of the earliest documented domestic animals whose name is known.
What is the Egyptian dog god called?
Anubis was a jackal-headed deity who presided over the embalming process and accompanied dead kings in the afterworld.
What was Pharaoh's dog?
The Pharaoh Hound or Kelb tal-Fenek is a Maltese breed of hunting dog. It is traditionally used for rabbit-hunting in the rocky terrain of the islands; the Maltese name means "rabbit dog". ... Pharaoh Hound.Kennel club standardsFCIstandard