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Pharaoh Hound Did You Know?
- Date Pharaoh Hound entered into Regular Classes: January 1, 1984.
- The Pharaoh Hound originated in ancient Egypt. It is thought to have been
brought from Egypt by the Phoenicians when they settled on the Mediterranean
islands of Malta and Gozo. The Pharaoh Hounds have existed there for over
2,000 years. In Malta they are bred for rabbit hunting and are the national
dog of Malta.
- The first Pharaoh Hound, a bitch, was brought to the United States in
1967 by Mrs. Ruth Taft Harper, secured with the help of Pauline Black and
her husband General Adam Black. The first litter of Pharaoh Hounds was whelped
in the U.S. in 1970.
- The Pharaoh Hound was recognized for registration in AKC's Stud Book on
August 1, 1983.
- The Pharaoh Hound is one of the oldest domesticated dogs in recorded history.
- Reliefs of the Pharaoh Hound can be found in the tomb chapel of Mereuwka
and the tomb chapel of Senbi.
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