Pharaoh Hound

Malta's national dog was bred to hunt rabbits over hot, rocky island ground, and its build shows it: a fine short coat, a long muzzle and almost no spare body fat. Those same traits make it feel the cold, so a jumper for chilly winter mornings is more likely than a cooling vest. Expect a strong chase instinct and a dog that can clear a low fence; reliable off-lead recall is never a given.