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The Pharaoh Hound is a breed of dog, a hound which has been classed as a member of the sighthound/pariah and the so-called primitive family. It has a decent balance between the primitive features and manners of the pariah family and the grace and racy lines of the sighthounds. It is the national dog of Malta, where it is called the Kelb-tal Fenek (meaning "rabbit hound").
Appearance
The Pharaoh is an elegant breed. Its skull is long and chiseled with only a slight stop. Its muzzle is slightly longer than the skull and is wedge-shaped and finely built, but strong and without snipyness. Its eyes are oval, it has a keen, noble, and intelligent expression. It has a long, lean, and muscular neck that is slightly arched. Its body is slightly longer than, or the same length as, its height at the withers. It has a deep chest that extends down to the elbows and a moderate tuck up. Its shoulders are long and well laid back. Loaded shoulders are a fault. It has long, straight front legs that are strong without being bulky. Its hindquarters are, as is the breed in general, strong without being overly muscled and bulky. Its hind legs are moderately angulated, parallel to each other, and must be in balance with the forelegs. It has a "whip" tail that should reach down to a bit below the hocks, and is carried down normally but must not curl between the back legs as in the greyhound. When the dog is excited, the tail is carried level with, or loosely curled above, the back. Its dewclaws may be removed.
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ersle (sara draper) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 07:17:55 -0000
RT @AmberPetAlerts: A 1 Year Old Red Male Pharaoh Hound Lost In The 94544Zipcode. Http://www.AmberPetAlert.com
RT @KindredCanines: I need guesses on Robbie's breeds. We think Whippet and ? Basinji? Pharaoh hound? Decker Rat Terrier? Help me! http: ...
ersle (sara draper) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 05:37:17 -0000
RT @KindredCanines: I need guesses on Robbie's breeds. We think Whippet and ? Basinji? Pharaoh hound? Decker Rat Terrier? Help me! http: ...
I need guesses on Robbie's breeds. We think Whippet and ? Basin
Lyncris Pharaoh hounds - Site devoted to Ezhar Rough Quest at Lyncris, Best of Breed Crufts 2003. Photos, news, history and links. Located in the UK.
Maltese Kelb Tal-Fenek - The national name for the breed designated in Britain as the Pharaoh Hound. Site includes breed history, photographs, and description.
Meta Description: [ Kelb tal-Fenek (Pharaoh Hound), the National Hound of Malta, der Nationalhund von Malta ]
Pharaoh Hound Breed Standard - Official description of the breed as provided by the American Kennel Club (AKC).
Meta Description: [ General Appearance is one of grace, power and speed. The Pharaoh Hound is
medium sized, of noble bearing with hard clean-cut lines-graceful, well
balanced, very fast with free easy movement and alert expression. ]
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