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pharaoh hound| Breed of hunting dog known from tomb paintings to have existed in ancient Egypt. It has a long head, large pricked ears, and short red coat with small white markings on the muzzle, chest, toes, and tail tip. Wiry in build, it grows to about 56 cm/22 in tall. |
| Dogs of the pharaoh hound type are thought to have been introduced into Europe in antiquity by Phoenician traders. |
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