Related breedAfricanis300 CE to 1000 · South AfricaPharaoh Hound at a glance
- Origin
- Malta
- Appeared
- 700 BCE to 1974 (uncertain)
- Family
- Mediterranean
- Type
- Primitive hound
- Size
- Medium
- Life span
- 12 to 14 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, AKC, KC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 248
- DNA clade
- Mediterranean (Parker 2017)
The name. Named for a supposed link to ancient Egypt; Maltese Kelb tal-Fenek means "rabbit dog".
Same familyBasenji3000 BCE to 1937 · Democratic Republic of the CongoFamily and relatives
Same family: Mediterranean
Afghan Hound, Azawakh, Cirneco dell'Etna, Estrela Mountain Dog, Ibizan Hound, Kangal Shepherd Dog
Same time, same continent
Cirneco dell'Etna, Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, Ibizan Hound, Irish Wolfhound, Italian Greyhound
Close by DNACanaan Dog2000 BCE to 1966 · IsraelClosest relatives by shared DNA
- Cirneco dell'Etna142.7 Mb
- Ibizan Hound92.0 Mb
- Whippet13.1 Mb
Source: Parker et al. 2017, shared haplotypes in megabases.
Same eraDingo3000 BCE to 1500 BCE · AustraliaPlace in time
The Pharaoh Hound appears 700 BCE to 1974 (uncertain), in the Ancient World, when 68 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Pharaoh Hound is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
