Pharaoh Hound

Medium-sized and of noble bearing, the Pharaoh Hound should be graceful, powerful, and above all - fast. Coat color can range from tan to chestnut to red golden, with white markings on the tip of the tail, chest, toes and on the center line of the face. A unique breed characteristic is their "blush" - when happy or excited, the nose and ears turn a deep rose color. Today, their willingness to please makes them excellent candidates for hunting, obedience and lure coursing.

Source: http://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/pharaoh-hound/

The "Dog of the Rabbit" and its Importance for the Rural Culture of Malta  

• http://www.kelb-tal-fenek.com/maltarural.htm

Meet the Pharaoh Hound — the Dog That Hunts With Ferrets

• http://www.akc.org/content/entertainment/articles/meet-pharaoh-hound/

Canine Journal: Meet the Pharaoh Hound

• https://www.caninejournal.com/pharaoh-hound/

Sweden: Raskompendium: http://svfck.se/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/5ad58e88-2bf8-4d61-94e1-283f36b0b986.pdf

US: AKC Illustrated Standard: http://www.ph-club.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/pharaoh-illustrated-standard-Feb-2018.pdf

Faraohund

Kelb tal-Fenek

Maltese Rabbit Dog

Chien du pharaon

Lévrier du Pharaon

Country of origin: Malta

Patronage: Great Britain

Maltese kelb tal-fenek is pure and unique breed – study

• http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/lifestyle/environment/54641/maltese_kelb_talfenek_is_pure_and_unique_breed__study#.WZc4uFGQzIU

Call for kelb tal-fenek to be protected

• https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20040927/local/call-for-kelb-tal-fenek-to-be-protected.111462

From 2015... Genetic survey on the Maltese Rabbit Dog (Il-Kelb tal-Fenek)

• http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2015-08-31/newspaper-lifestyleculture/Genetic-survey-on-the-Maltese-Rabbit-Dog-Il-Kelb-tal-Fenek-6736141337

Pharaoh hounds in Malta

• http://www.fallohide.dk/the_first_pharaoh_hounds_1960.htm

There are numerous breed standards.

The basis of breed/conformation shows is the judging of pedigree dogs against the 'Breed Standard', which is a picture in words that describes the range of features that are deemed appropriate for the breed.

Three of the major international standards are:

The American Kennel Club

The Kennel Club, UK

FCI (Federation Cynologique Internationale)

1. Finland: FKC Database: https://jalostus.kennelliitto.fi/frmEtusivu.aspx?R=248

2. Pharaoh Hound Archive: 9,100 dogs in the archive - Health, AOD and Population, popular sires... statistics reports are available - multi-country participation

• https://pharaohhound.breedarchive.com/statistics/site
• https://pharaohhound.breedarchive.com/statistics/health

Health/Breeding Strategy Documents and Links:

1. The Kennel Club, UK: Breed Watch (Category 1)
2. Sweden: Breed-specific Breeding Strategies: (in Swedish) and/ or English summary
3. Finland: Breeding Strategy:FAARAOKOIRAN JALOSTUKSEN TAVOITEOHJELMA 2020–2024

      4. US: OFA recommended health tests: https://www.ofa.org/recommended-tests?breed=PH

Kelb tal-Fenek - National Hound of Malta

• http://www.kelb-tal-fenek.com/indexeng.htm

We are listing sites for breed clubs with health or other information that might be helpful. Follow links below.

UK: The Pharaoh Hound Club: http://www.pharaohhoundclub.co.uk/

US: PHARAOH HOUND CLUB OF AMERICA: http://www.ph-club.org/

Finland: Suomen Vinttikoiraliitto: http://www.suomenvinttikoiraliitto.fi/

Suomen faaraokoirat ja ibizanpodencot ry: https://www.farkkukerho.net/

Sweden: Svenska Faraohund och Cirneco dell´etna-klubben: http://svfck.se/om-klubben/