The Egyptian Pharaoh Hound was present on Earth from 3 to 4 thousand years BC. Originally used by the Pharaohs to hunt rabbits, it was not until 2000 years later that the breed flourished in Europe.
1. Origin of Pharaoh Hound
The Pharaoh Hound has the same appearance and personality as the jackal of the god Anubis in the legends of ancient Egypt.
Their images appear quite commonly on the tombs of the Pharaohs as well as in ancient Greek art. What makes this breed so mysterious and fascinating?
The Pharaoh Hound, whose full name is Pharaoh Hound, is known as the oldest hunting dog in the world. Their homeland is ancient Egypt
The ancestors of this breed are dogs associated with the Pharaohs that we often see in tombs.
This dog has the task of escorting and protecting the Pharaohs on hunting trips. Hence, they are called Pharaoh Hounds.
2. Appearance characteristics of Egyptian hunting dogs
Pharaoh Hound possesses the slender but powerful physique of a professional hunting dog. They have a rather elongated body but a moderate height with a high head and characteristic long neck.
This breed has a short, silky coat that hugs the body. The coat is usually ocher or sunburned brown, there are also cases where white patches appear on the chest and toes
Although, the Egyptian dog is a hunting dog, but the body is soft, moderately muscular, not rough like other hunting dogs.
Male Egyptian dog has an average height of about 59 - 63 cm, weight from 20 - 25 kg. The female Pharaoh dog is only 53-61 cm tall.
The Egyptian Pharaoh Hound's head looks longer than that of other breeds because it has a long, pointed muzzle that forms a V-shape.
The eyes of the Egyptian Dog are quite small, beautiful amber or light brown. Their eyes look very magical, mysterious, which the ancient Egyptians likened to "the eyes of God".
The Pharaoh Hound's ears are large and always erect.
This breed also has extremely sharp teeth.
Your dog's ears and nose will turn a deep pinkish red when stimulated.
The Egyptian dog also has a whip-like tail, long, tapering towards the tip and always hanging.
The front legs are straight, chest up, posing very majestic.
3. Characteristics of Ancient Egyptian Dogs
It can be seen that the Egyptian Pharaoh dog is considered the most special dog breed in today's pet dog breeds. Depending on the mood, these dogs will show different emotions, sometimes agile, sometimes stupid, etc.
The advantage of this breed is that it can completely play on its own, without being too dependent on the owner.
Egyptian dogs do not have the need to satisfy all the wishes of their owners, they have their own personality, so they are very stubborn and stubborn.
They can destroy everything in the house if the mood is not good. Therefore, to minimize this situation, you should strictly train your Egyptian dog right from the moment you buy it.
The Egyptian Dog is also very curious by nature, so be prepared for an indoor battlefield.
They can rummage around and bark at anyone even if you have ordered them to be quiet.
i like to rest
This personality of the Egyptian dog is quite similar to the stupid-faced Pug, they always think of themselves as the "king" in the house. So you often find them lying in the softest, warmest places in the house.
Really, you will not find it strange if you wake up every morning to find them lounging on the sofa or your beloved bed.
Always run, jump, have fun
This breed always wants to chase pets that are smaller than them to play. This habit often causes a little fear for the other pets in your home.
However, if you have raised Egyptian dogs with other animals since childhood, there is no need to worry, because they always know how to treat each other in harmony.
The gluttonous nature is already in the blood, so the Egyptian dog is ready to "eat clumsily" if you do not store food carefully.
Therefore, to ensure that the food in the household does not fly, you should hang the food high, out of reach of the Egyptian dog.
As we analyzed above, Egyptian dogs have a very curious nature, which explains why they love to dig.
Be strict and educate them from an early age if you don't want to clean the battlefield every day.
For families with soft ground gardens, you will have to witness the scene of soil, sand, and trees being uprooted every day.
Agile, smart
Although very stubborn, the Egyptian dog is also very easy to train if you are persistent and have a good training program.
After only 1-2 times of instruction, they can easily imitate and follow the owner's orders
4. Experience raising Egyptian dog Pharaoh Hound
The training of the Pharaoh Hound should begin at an early age because with the instinct of a hunting dog, they are quite stubborn and very independent when grown up.
How to care for the Egyptian dog's coat
Because the Pharaoh dog has a short and smooth coat, it is rarely contaminated. Therefore, taking care of these dogs does not take too much effort.
Egyptian dogs do not shed nor body odor so you only need to brush them once a month in the bath
Habitat of the pharaoh hound
The Pharaoh dog grows best when living in large, free spaces such as a garden.
Due to the short coat, the Egyptian dog's ability to withstand wind and cold is relatively weak. Therefore, you should let them sleep in the house to ensure their health.
If you live in an apartment, there is no need to worry, because they can still adapt well if you take them out for daily exercise.
If they see a moving object, they instinctively rush to determine the object's purpose.
Health of the Egyptian jackal
Egyptian dogs are in relatively weak health, so you should arrange a time to bring them to veterinary facilities for regular check-ups every 6 months.
With good care, a dog's life span can be 11-14 years.
Take good care of them because Egyptian dogs are often irritated with western medicines and tranquilizers. So avoid giving them injections, drinking these is the best
The talent of the pharaoh's hound
When hunting, they use their cunning eyes, sharp ears and "Super sensitive" sense of smell to detect prey, even when the subject is deep underground.
With their slender but extremely strong and agile legs, they can jump over obstacles and run over bad terrain with incredible speed.
Their grace and elegance is reflected in every step, whether moving or jumping.
Common diseases of Egyptian dogs
The Egyptian dog is known as a dog that is very susceptible to diseases related to eyes, digestion, nerves, etc. These can be mentioned as:
Pinched eyelashes: This disease causes the dog's eyelashes to curl inward, causing pain. If severe, it can cause corneal ulcers, even blindness
– Osteoarthritis: With a hyperactive nature, difficult to sit still, Egyptian dogs also often suffer from scoliosis, elbow dysplasia, broken legs …
In addition, dogs are also very susceptible to digestive diseases such as diarrhea, stomach ulcers, etc. Or neurological diseases like epilepsy, etc.
5. How to train an Egyptian dog
With this breed, you can also combine exercises that require intelligence with physical training.
However, you should also not scold the dog too much, which will have the opposite effect, causing them to become stubborn and may attack the owner.
In addition, you should train the Egyptian dog's confidence by regularly leading them to crowded places, helping them calmly handle when meeting strangers.
6. Where to buy Egyptian Pharaoh dog? How much?
Currently, the Egyptian Pharaoh dog is priced at about $ 4,000 / dog. This species is relatively rare and is found in very limited numbers worldwide.
If you want to buy a Pharaoh hunting dog, you must order from Thailand or European and American countries. In Vietnam, there are almost no Egyptian dogs anymore.
Egypt puppies imported from Thailand will cost about 25-30 million VND including shipping costs and documents proving their origin and health status.
Egyptian Pharaoh Hound dogs with a clear pedigree with full documents imported from the US or Europe will cost about 100,000 VND. 3000 – 3500 USD/head
Above is the important information about the Egyptian Pharaoh hunting dog breed, hopefully it will be helpful for readers. This breed is generally easy to raise and train. They have good health and are also easily adapted to the climate conditions in Vietnam.
