The Pharaoh Hound or Kelb tal-Fenek is a Maltese breed of hunting dog. It is traditionally used for rabbit-hunting in the rocky terrain of the islands; the Maltese name means 'rabbit dog'. The Kelb tal-Fenek is slender and graceful. The head is long and finely chiselled, with a slight stop. The coat is glossy and short. It may be chestnut or tan; white patches on the back, sides, shoulder or back of the neck are a disqualifying characteristic, but the tip of the tail may be white. The eyes are amber-coloured. The dogs have an unusual trait of 'blushing' when excited or happy, with their ears and noses becoming bright pink. It has little genetic pre-disposition to disease, and may be expected to live for some 11 to 14 years. (Source: Wikipedia.org, CC BY-SA)