History
The Pharaoh Hound originated in ancient Egypt and is a dog of medium size. It was bred primarily to hunt gazelle and other small game. It is no coincidence that the Pharaoh Hound’s likeness in Egyptian art so strongly resembles the Egyptian jackal god, Anubis, the Watchdog of the Dead; in fact the Pharaoh Hound is the oldest domesticated dog in written records, dating back to before 3,000 B.C. Taken to Malta by traders (in antiquity), they are known there as the “Kelb tal Fenek”, due to the use of the dog they are in hunting rabbits. It is no surprise therefore, that in 1979, the Pharaoh Hound was declared the National Dog of Malta.
Pharaoh Hounds were finally recognized by the Kennel Club of Great Britain in 1968, and in 1975 gained championship status with the awarding of its first sets of CCs. And in 1970 Birling Zahara was the first Pharaoh Hound to appear in the group at Crufts (from the AV Not Separately Classified classes). In 1975 Kilcroney Rekhmire Merymut, became the first Pharaoh Hound champion in the U. K. There have been notable wins in the intervening years, one of which was Ch. Surannon Summer Solstice for Ankors; she became the only Pharaoh to win BIS at a general championship show. Also the Dam of Isis.
(n 1994 Ezhar Rag Trade produced a litter by the multi-titled Ch. Imerat-Paroo of the Netherlands, through artificial insemination. The first and only time this has been used on a Pharaoh Hound. The resultant litter produced four U. K. Champions. One of which is Ch. Ezhar the Colonel, pictured below right, and also the sire of Isis and Sirus.
Today there are Pharaoh Hounds in many countries throughout the world and interest in the breed is growing steadily.
Ch. Ezhar The Colonel (Clark) R.I.P
Pharaoh Hounds were finally recognized by the Kennel Club of Great Britain in 1968, and in 1975 gained championship status with the awarding of its first sets of CCs. And in 1970 Birling Zahara was the first Pharaoh Hound to appear in the group at Crufts (from the AV Not Separately Classified classes). In 1975 Kilcroney Rekhmire Merymut, became the first Pharaoh Hound champion in the U. K. There have been notable wins in the intervening years, one of which was Ch. Surannon Summer Solstice for Ankors; she became the only Pharaoh to win BIS at a general championship show. Also the Dam of Isis.
(n 1994 Ezhar Rag Trade produced a litter by the multi-
Today there are Pharaoh Hounds in many countries throughout the world and interest in the breed is growing steadily.
Ch. Ezhar The Colonel (Clark) R.I.P
Since this article was written the number of pharaoh hound champions has increased to 88.
Also permission was granted in 2005 by The Kennel Club to mate
Ch Ezhar Rough Quest at Lyncris to Int. Ch Farao Anubis Ikaros
by A.I. Method resulting in a litter of six puppies born in 2006.
This is now the second A.I. Mating to have taken place.
Also permission was granted in 2005 by The Kennel Club to mate
Ch Ezhar Rough Quest at Lyncris to Int. Ch Farao Anubis Ikaros
by A.I. Method resulting in a litter of six puppies born in 2006.
This is now the second A.I. Mating to have taken place.