Tesem

As Tesem (from ancient Egyptian Tjesem ( = tsm ) ) is in the form of a dog kennel club called, which is obtained from images from Ancient Egypt. The lightweight, windproof dog -like built dog with erect ears and a tail is one of the oldest known types of dogs and is similar to several modern breeds from the Mediterranean, which are grouped under the Ibizan type. Ancient mariners, such as the Phoenicians and Carthaginians should have been responsible for its spread. In particular, the Ibizan Hound of the Balearic Islands and the Kelb tal- Fenek of Malta are often regarded as his descendants; the latter is referred to by the FCI even officially Pharaoh Hound ( Pharaoh Hound ). Whether it is but actually is a direct connection between the Tesem and these modern breeds, is not scientifically proven.

From the pre-dynastic period (4th millennium BC ) comes the hitherto oldest representation of a ringelschwänzigen, wind- dog type dog that was found on a cup in Egypt. Even later, at the time of the kings, representations can be found again and again, this dog type in the design of hunting scenes in tombs and on everyday objects. Its origins may lie in the Sahara, which at that time had not yet everywhere present desert character, but where steppes and savannas prevailed and there were isolated forests in marginal areas. Maybe there were the still popular in many parts of Africa pariah dogs to his ancestors. The Basenji from Central Africa still retains certain similarities with the Tesem, for example, the characteristic tail.

Name problem

The notation " Tesem " is phonetically incorrect. Proper way would be the dog in German as " Tjesem " transcribed (pronounced " Tschesem "); However, the spelling " Tesem " is traditionally used in scientific Kynologie.