Pharaoh Hound

Summary

The Pharaoh Hound is a Maltese breed of hunting dog. In Maltese it is called Kelb tal-Fenek, which means "rabbit dog"; it is traditionally used for hunting rabbit in the rocky terrain of the Maltese Islands. It is classified by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale in its "Spitz and primitive" group, and shows similarities to other Mediterranean breeds in that group such as the Cirneco dell'Etna, the Podenco Andaluz, the Podenco Canario, the Podenco Ibicenco and the Portuguese Podengo. It is the only Maltese dog breed with international recognition.

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Also known as

This breed is also called Kelb Tal-Fenek, Kelb-Tal Fenek, Pharao Hound, Pharaoh Dog, Pharaoh Hound, Pharoah Breed as well as Pharoah Hound.

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