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Tesem
Versatile format, balanced qualities
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Weight
5–30 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
11–14 ans
Energy
Très élevé
Maintenance
Moyen
Training
Moyen
The tesem greyhound (represented by the hieroglyphics or Kheops greyhound) is an Egyptian hunting dog, now extinct.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Très élevé
Trainability
Modéré
Maintenance
Modéré
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium size (5–30 kg) — a balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Average lifespan: 11 to 14 years, depending on maintenance and diet.
- 3Very high energy level — plan for 1.5+ hours of daily exercise minimum.
- 4Moderate maintenance — weekly brushing is sufficient.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the Tesem
Origins & history
A story told
This greyhound, which was painted on a fresco in the tomb of Ptahhotep (vizier of Djedkarê Isési) in Saqqara, has erect ears and a coiled tail. In the drawings, it is depicted wearing a collar, a sign of its domestication.
What if you adopted your future companion?
The Tesem of your dreams may already be waiting in a shelter. Hundreds of tesem (and equally wonderful crossbreeds) are looking for a family in France — every adoption starts a new story.
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What human age for a tesem ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 11–14 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
10 à 22 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.
Equivalent human age
29years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +5 per year for a moyen dog.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for dog
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- low-fat cocoa powderModerate
- maltitolModerate
- cocoa pasteModerate
- onion piecesModerate
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a tesem ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
221 g
per day · 839 kcal
111 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Tesem
Is the Tesem suitable for apartment living?+
How much exercise per day does a Tesem need?+
What is the lifespan of a Tesem?+
Is the Tesem good with children?+
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Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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