There are some Egyptian dog breeds that go back to ancient Egypt, when they were friends with the ancient Egyptians, as there was a tomb dating back to 3500 BC that had a painting of a man walking a dog on a leash.
Some of these ancient dogs developed into the original Egyptian dog breeds that we know today, and there are also a few breeds that may not be classified as original in Egypt, but they came from the country in the original, and still resemble those famous ancient Egypt dogs.
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Egyptian Dog Breeds
1/Egyptian Pharaoh Hound Breed
The Pharaoh Hound or the Anubis dog is an ancient Egypt dog breed as some people call it the oldest Egyptian dog breeds that are changed little since it is developed more than 5,000 years ago. They were the dogs of kings and may have hunted gazelles with pharaohs, hence their name. This loyal hunting companion later made their way to Malta, where they’re now the national dog.
You need not be royalty to befriend the Pharaoh Hound dog. Adaptable and affectionate, these pups make great family companions, even for novice pet parents and apartment dwellers. Pharaoh Hounds dogs delight their humans with clownish antics and will love to make you laugh. They also have a sensitive side, though, and are even known to blush! Return this pup’s love in kind, and you’ll have a loyal friend for life.
2/Egyptian Greyhound Dog
The beauty of the Egyptian Greyhound or the Sloughi has been a thing of wonder for thousands of years. this Egyptian dog breed is among the Fastest Dog Breeds in the world, They’re slim and leggy, but very strong and perfectly balanced, like a great athlete or dancer. Males can stand between 23 and 28 inches at the shoulder; females can be much shorter. They come in many colours and patterns. Their large, oval-shaped eyes are warm and intelligent.
Egyptian Greyhounds are the oldest purebred dog, dating to the time of the Pharaohs. The first records of greyhound type dogs appear about 8,000 years ago. In ancient Egypt, greyhounds were revered as gods, and only royalty was allowed to own them.
Sloughi are highly adaptable, able to live and work in any climate. They’re magnificent animals, but owning them comes with many special challenges.
3/Basenji Dog Breed
this egypt dog breed was found in Egypt, specifically in the sculptures of the pharaohs, as some consider it to be one of the Egyptian dog breeds Out of Africa, the Basenji dog breed was originally found in the Congo.
These Egyptian dogs use both scent and sight to hunt and were originally used to flush small game into hunters’ nets and to control village rodent populations. These days, they also make for great, loving, furry family members.
4/Ibizan Hound
The Ibzanian Hound is a native of the Balearic Islands off the coast of Spain, yet this elegant species is another breed that can easily trace its original lineage back to ancient Egypt and to Egyptian dog breeds, where dogs with a striking resemblance to the breed have been found on many tombstones and historical artefacts.
Due to their high energy and great endurance, Ibizan Hounds are best suited for living in an active home that can provide them with an outlet for their energies.
5/Baladi Dog Breed
What is an Egyptian Baladi dog?
its one of the Egyptian dog breeds in Arabic, “Baladi” means “of town” “local” “rural” comparable to English “folk” with a lower-class connotation
When the word is applied to a dog, it generally refers to the native stray dogs who run the streets of Egypt. It is not a “breed” per se, but more of a “type” of dog. They are generally light and skinny with long lanky legs and comically big ears that either stand up like radars or flop halfway, giving them a perpetually curious expression. These dogs also have a characteristic curly tail.
Baladi dogs are the original sighthounds of the Middle East, descendants of the Egyptian Saluki, and Pharaoh Hounds and Palestinian Canaan dogs.
6/Egyptian Armant Herding Dog
Also known as the Egyptian Sheepdog, or the Egyptian guard dog the Armant is a working breed developed in Egypt. This breed originated in the village of Armant, sometime in the early 1900s. The exact details of its development are unknown but it is thought to be descended from ancient Egyptian farm dogs. Some believe, however, this egypt dog breed are descended from European dogs brought to Egypt some 200 years ago. This theory stems from the fact that the Armant shares some physical characteristics with French breeds like the Bearded Collie and other livestock guarding breeds like the Newfoundland.
Egyptian Dogs Facts
not all the Egyptian dog’s breed are originally from Egypt.
the Egyptian god dog as we know it today with name The Pharaoh Hound
What breed is the Anubis dog?
Anubis, also called Anpu, the ancient Egyptian god of the dead, represented by a jackal or the figure of a man with the head of a jackal
What kind of dog did Cleopatra have?
Among pharaohs known to own Egyptian greyhound dog are Tutankhamen, Amenhotep II, Thutmose III, Queen Hatshepsut, and Cleopatra VII. Throughout history, Greyhounds were the pets, hunting dogs and friends of the ancient Egyptians, the Romans, the Greeks and the Medieval European aristocracy.
sources:
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Anubis
is there any way to make sure if my dog belong to this egyptian dog breeds !
cuz i think he look like the sluki in shape but not sure if its arabian dog or egyptian
cuz am not in that dog breed things
thanks so much for the article i enjoy reading all
I think there are DNA test kits that you can purchase to find out the breed of your dog.
Good luck
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