This dog looks like one of these breeds, possibly a Basenji. The god & protector of the underworld, Anubis was depicted with a dog’s head. The dog breeds depicted seem to be the Basenji, Greyhound, Pharoah, Whippet or Saluki. ![]() Dogs were mentioned in mortuary texts and found in imagery, including a man walking a dog on a leash. In ancient Egypt, dogs were domesticated and served as hunters and companions just like they do today. This list of Egyptian dog names will give you some great ideas for unique dog names you won’t find anywhere else! ![]() ![]() In ancient Egypt, it’s well known that cats were considered sacred, but dogs were also equally popular with high regard. ![]() Home / Dog Names / Egyptian Dog Names Egyptian Dog Names Published: January 20th, 2019 Last updated: October 22nd, 2021 by Jessi Larson
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