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What was the Egyptian dog?
) was the ancient Egyptian name for "hunting dog". In popular literature it denotes the prick-eared, leggy dog with a curled tail from the early Egyptian age, but it was also used with reference to the lop-eared "Saluki/Sloughi" type. ... TesemOther namesṯzmOriginEgyptBreed statusExtinctDog (domestic dog)
Which is the royal dog of Egypt?
The Saluki is sometimes referred to as the royal dog of Egypt. Egyptian nobility considered the breed to be a valuable and honored companion, and they were known to mummify the dogs in the fashion of the Egyptian Pharaohs. The remains of dogs have been found in the tombs of the upper Nile.
Is Anubis a Pharaoh Hound?
The Anubis Hound is a breed of dog related to the Pharaoh Hound and possibly to the Doberman Pinscher. The Anubis originates from crossings of Pharaoh Hounds with a black coat, a trait regarded as undesirable in the breed.
What does a pharaoh dog look like?
Like the Ibizan Hound, he comes only in shades of red to fawn but, unlike the Ibizan, the Pharaoh can have no more than a bit of white on the toes, chest, forehead and tail tip. Both breeds have soft, close coats that are great to stroke!
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