All about the pharaoh dog

If you want to get a sports, playful pet with excellent hunting talent and at the same time the ability to be a faithful friend, you should opt for a pharaoh dog.

Intelligent and selflessly loving children, such a greyhound also knows how to blush - in moments of sincere happiness, her ears, nose and rim of the iris, really blush, which is unique in itself, like her constant smile.

Pharaoh Hound comes from the oldest animals living in Egypt, 2 thousand years BC. erand then spread to the Mediterranean countries, in particular, in Malta, where they were brought by Phoenician merchants. There, the Egyptian individuals became related to a population of local dogs, and their offspring took on an appearance that has remained the same to this day.

However, the Maltese residents to this day consider the name a borzoi in the place of the homeland of the pharaohs inappropriate - in their opinion, the animal originally appeared on their island, and the Pharaoh's dog was called by the British based on the similarity of the beast with the ancient deity - Anubis, mostly depicted as a bright red dog.

Since fishing for small game helped the island’s poor survive, a ban was soon followed by their rebellion, which is reflected in the chronicles of that time.

Kelb tal-fenek, as the Maltese called their dog, once in Great Britain at the beginning of the 20th century, at first the English dog breeders did not like it, but after 40 years the greyhounds were recognized as the official breed of pure blood.

The main purpose of the dog is hunting, because the animal has excellent vision and excellent flair. The breed is called primitive, but only because the greyhound did not actually mix with other animals and has impeccable pedigree.

In terms of appearance, there are established standards for the ICF, judged on the merits of each individual:

• the dog has a slender and muscular body of medium size with clear contours, her physique is distinguished by elegance and nobility;
• in size, the body is slightly larger than the height of the animal at the withers;
• sternum with curved ribs deep, not reaching elbow joint;
• belly picked up, slightly retracted;
• the animal has a stately, long neck with strong muscles and light curvature;
• head elongated in the form of a wedge, clearly marked with a round forehead;
• long muzzle tapers to the nose;
• ears of high landing, wide closer to the head, having pointed tips, mobile, being in a standing position;
• a bodily nose with broad nostrils;
• the dog has medium-sized almond-shaped eyes, widely spaced, mostly honey, amber;
• bite regular in the form of scissors, teeth large and strong, only 42 teeth;
• the croup is well developed, slightly sloping, contributing to the parallel posture of the hind limbs;
• the tail is medium in the form of a whip, tapering to the tip, covered with short hair, the permissible length is up to the hock joint of the legs;
• short shiny coat, no undercoat;
• the skin is smooth, rather thin and has no folds;
• the legs of the animal are straight with strong pasterns and elastic paw pads, set parallel.

Disqualifications, as a rule, are dogs with obvious deviations from standard indicators, as well as those characterized by increased timidity or aggressiveness.

Black Greyhound does not happen, but according to the standard, it may have white spots on the forehead and bridge of the nose, on the legs, chest and the end of the tail. If white markings are found on the back, sides and neck on the back side, the animal may be rejected. When the puppy has such deviations, it excludes pure breeding greyhound.

Unlike bald animals, yellow-golden skin color which resembles hair.

Despite the great love of the owner and the household, including children, the animal may periodically show character and disobedience. This is explained by the fact that its peculiarity is the ability to think outside the box and highly evaluate one’s own person.

Meanwhile, barking can be attributed to the shortcomings of the breed, and you can hear it when the greyhound is bored, it remains for a long time alone.

There is another sin for the tailed friend - he, like any self-respecting dog, can nibble on furniture and household items, so you have to buy toys in advance. It is necessary to prepare for the fact that the animal will be anxious to treat their own things, not only toys - to the bed, bowls, house.

By the way, the dog can make friends with pets if it grows up with them. That concerns the street territory, there the dog forgets about such details, and instantly includes the hunting instinct. And if he is not brought up, he can terrorize everyone.

Despite the average size, animals are compact and require a minimum of space in the home. The Pharaoh Hound is a sensitive psychologist who understands the mood of a person without words, moreover, she needs constant communication. Possessing a good memory, animals quickly memorize commands, but in order to achieve complete obedience from them, you need to engage with them from an early age, as well as regularly repeat lessons already learned.

Under favorable conditions, they never stop smiling, playful and cheerful, infecting with their cheerfulness, but if something unpleasant happens, the dog will experience along with other family members - some dogs refuse to eat, become lethargic, do not show interest in things, who always interested them.

If you are going to take a greyhound puppy, you should understand that he will not be able to live on the street - because of the short hair and lack of fat, the animals are freezing, so the booth and the open aviary do not suit them.

In good conditions and in the absence of diseases, the “Pharaohs” are able to please their owners for a long time - they live from 12 to 17 years.

The good health of dogs in general does not exclude some diseases to which the breed is predisposed.

• With metabolic disorders in old age, many pets are susceptible to deformities of the hip and elbow joints.
• Due to congenital dislocation of the knee joints, damage to the limbs of the animal is possible even with minor injuries. This is due to the underdevelopment of connective tissue and ligaments. It is possible to cure such an anomaly, but often it requires surgical intervention.
• Due to overeating and weakness of the ligaments supporting the internal organs of the dog, the pet sometimes has a disturbance such as obstruction of different parts of the digestive tract. The development of pathology begins with an increase in gas formation, and as soon as this symptom is detected, it is necessary to immediately contact a veterinarian.
• Pharaoh dogs suffer from allergies, and therefore any medication for treatment, food and hygiene products should be carefully chosen.

Doctors tirelessly repeat that the owner should not independently treat a sick animal, since the threat of immunological reactions is always relevant.

When purchasing a thoroughbred Pharaoh's dog, the owner will have to think through the care of animals, the main points of upbringing, the menu of the future pet.

A puppy, having first got into human housing, can be timid and shy, so the owner must make contact with a young animal and thus reveal its potential. The most important thing is to become the leader, the “leader of the pack” for your pet.

To do this, you need to raise the baby constantly.

Also, the owner is always with him should be a treat in case of encouragement.

You should never scream at an animal, be it a puppy or an adult dog, let alone scold and use cruel corporal punishment.

Of course, one of the main points of training is the knowledge of teams.

• Every dog ​​should be well aware of what a "place" is. In order for the baby to understand what they want from him, at first you can take him in your arms and carry him to a sunbed.
• “Fu” - this command is given if an animal tries to rush at a person, an animal bites or chews forbidden things, or picks up something on the street. It is advisable to say this word in a threatening tone, but not too often and in appropriate cases.
• No less important are the team "Sit" and "Lie", which teach puppies as early as 2 months.

In the future, upbringing involves the knowledge of the pet and other teams, such as "Near", "Ko me" and other

For his dog, the owner can choose natural food or industrial food, which must be of high quality. You can first consult with the veterinarian and the owner of the puppy's parents.

You should not give the dog a low-cost feed that may contain harmful ingredients or cause allergies. It is advisable to feed premium food that is safe and well balanced.

Granules should be quite large, puppies at the age of two months they are given in a soaked form (in boiled water or in lactic acid drinks).

Among other products, the most useful for the Egyptian greyhound are:

• meat products, primarily beef, lamb, rabbit meat and turkey meat;
• offal - liver, heart, scar;
• vegetables, herbs and fruits;
• low-fat dairy products, including cottage cheese;
• boiled fish fillet;
• fresh beef mosly;
• vegetable oil in the amount of 1 large spoon per day;
• chicken, if it does not provoke allergies.

Products harmful to animals are pork, any sweets, potatoes, pasta, smoked delicacies and sausages, raw minced meat, nuts, legumes, fried foods.

Adult dogs are fed twice a day - early in the morning and in the evening, puppies often - depending on the age up to 5 times a day. If an animal is transferred from one type of food to another, it is done gradually throughout the week, gradually increasing the portions of the new food and reducing the dosage of the previous feed.

Procedures required for an Egyptian dog, include a number of mandatory actions.

• Combing pet with a brush with natural hair or rubber gloves. This is needed as a massage to stimulate blood circulation and to remove necrotic hair and skin. Normally, this is done about two times a week, and during the molt period - daily.
• Periodically, you should inspect the ears of the animal, wiping the inner surface with warm boiled water. If irritation occurs - redness or itching, as well as a repulsive odor, the pet must be taken to a doctor. The reasons that he shakes his head and rubs his ears may be a lesion, otitis, or an allergy to food. Otodektozu most often exposed adolescents and young dogs, the immune system is not yet formed.
• Regular eye examinations are also necessary - once a week they should be cleaned with chamomile infusion, it should be done with a soft lint-free cloth.
• Bathing is provided when the wool is contaminated, and for this the owner must have a special, hypoallergenic zoo shampoo. In winter and in the off-season, in order to avoid a cold, it is better to use dry shampoos, which are rubbed into the hair, and then scrubbed from the wool.
• In addition, after each walk, you must wash or wipe the paws of the dog, and rub vegetable oil or special wax into the pads.

Claws are cut once a month, after wetting the paws in warm water.

It is also mandatory to brush your teeth up to 4 times a week with dog paste. To prevent the formation of tartar, pets are given hard treats or food.

It is necessary to walk with animals in the morning and in the evening for 1.5-2 hours at any time, and in winter, warm the body of the dog with a fleece overalls.

In the warm season, it is important to timely vaccinate your pet, which will protect not only against possible diseases, but also against parasites like ticks and fleas that carry all kinds of infections.

When buying a purebred puppy You may need various accessories related to care and maintenance:

• comfortable bowls for water and food, designed for the narrow face of the animal;
• Allergy-free care products;
• combing brush (rubber and natural bristles);
• high-quality nail clippers;
• means of protection against ectoparasites;
• veterinary shampoo, ear and eye lotion;
• special toothpaste and toothbrush for dogs;
• moderately hard and elastic mattress;
• collar and leash;
• warm clothes for the cold season, rain coat;
• dog toys and essential treats for teeth.

It is advisable to purchase all these accessories before the puppy appears in the apartment.

To pick a puppy, healthy physically and mentally, you should carefully examine the living conditions of the mother of the cub. If an animal spends most of the day in an aviary or even a cage, it is difficult to hope that the puppy will behave adequately. And also the parent should be well-groomed, have a normal, inexhaustible appearance.

Your baby should have:

• small but tight tummy;
• smooth, shiny coat;
• live eyes (often blue, which then change color);
• cold, wet nose;
• straight, parallel legs.

If the dog's stomach is drawn in or strongly swollen, then, most likely, there are worms in his body. Curved legs are a deviation from the standard, excluding the pure blood of the dog.

If incomprehensible growths are noticeable on the limbs or ribs of an animal, this suggests that the puppy may have an initial stage of rickets.

If the cost of the proposed dog is much lower, it is worth considering that this is, at best, a half-breed.

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