Stray dogs in Giza become tourist draw after 'pyramid puppy' sensation

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Stray dogs in Giza become tourist draw after 'pyramid puppy' sensation
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CAIRO, Egypt — Beneath the blazing Egyptian sun, crowds at the Giza Pyramids gazed up at the ancient wonders, but some had their eyes peeled for a new attraction.

'There he is,' one Polish tourist told his wife as they spotted a scrappy dog perched on one of the stones.They were talking about Apollo, a stray who became an overnight sensation last month after being filmed scaling the Great Pyramid of Khafre, one of the seven wonders of the world.

One pyramid guard, who preferred to remain anonymous, also said that some celebrities had paid for permits to have their own dogs photographed with Apollo.Apollo, a three-year-old Baladi dog, is part of a pack of about eight that has made their home among the ancient ruins.The dogs, a local breed, are known for their resilience, intelligence and ability to survive in Egypt's harsh climate.

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