Pharaoh Hound

The Pharaoh Hound was long believed to be an ancient breed originating in Egypt and evidence supporting this theory was found in ancient Egyptian artworks that were purported to depict the breed.

However, recent DNA studies have determined that the breed was relatively recently , bred to look like the dogs of ancient Egypt. There are several breeds of such dogs among the islands of the Mediterranean, including the Ibizan Hound. The Ibizan differs from the Pharoah primarily in coat color. The Pharaoh Hound was introduced to Britain in the 1930's and to the United States in 1967. The American Kennel Club recognized the breed in 1983.