Many individuals believe the Pharaoh hound is called the Pharaoh hound because of the history they have with ancient Egypt, but in many cases, this is not the fact. Originally, the Pharaoh hound was bred in Malta in 3000 BC. Then the Phoenician tradesmen transported the Pharaoh hound to Egypt. While the Pharaoh hound was in Malta, they used the dog for hunting animals such as rabbits.

The most successful Pharaoh Hounds were being used in the breeding programs they had back then. Today, the Pharaoh hound is being used for the same purposes in Malta. In 1979, the Pharaoh hound had been called the ‘National Dog of Malta.’ In Egypt, the Pharaoh hound was used for hunting the gazelle and they did a great job at it.

The Pharaoh hound is a healthy dog overall and is known for being one of the most successful hunters. As of today, there are not a lot of individuals breeding the Pharaoh hound and this helps to maintain the health of the Pharaoh Hounds population. The Pharaoh hound has an appearance that is elegant and is very affectionate and demonstrative. The Pharaoh hound is also known for easily bonding with humans and that is what makes them a great family dog.

The Pharaoh hound would like to live their life with you inside the house and they are generally quite dogs and great companions for individuals of all walks of life and different ages. If you ever have the chance to adopt a Pharaoh hound into your family, then we recommend you taking that chance.

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