Pharaoh Hound Breed Information

Pharaoh Hound

Weight:

45-55 pounds (20-25 kg.)

Height:

Dogs 23-25 inches (59-63 cm.); Bitches 21-24 inches (53-61 cm.)

Color:

different shades of red (from mahogany to ochre to copper)

Temperament:

The Pharaoh Hound is a friendly, calm, intelligent, trainable, playful and active breed. It is reserved with strangers, but affectionate with its family. It has a strong hunting instinct, and caution should be observed when it is around small pets such as cats, birds, and rodents. It is not a demonstrative breed and is quietly affectionate. They are a vocal breed without being yappy or barking just for the sake of barking. They make good watch dogs, however, they are not well suited as guard dogs as they are rarely aggressive with people.

Grooming:

Grooming Pharaohs is as easy as a quick rub with a hound glove or a damp cloth. They are clean dogs, shed very little, and have no noticeable odor, even when wet.

Training:

The Pharaoh Hound is an independent-minded, but very trainable, breed when positive methods are used, as it is sensitive and responds poorly to being physically punished.

Exercise:

They are a very active breed and need more than just a daily walk; a run every day is required. But though they are active they should not be hyperactive. Because of their strong prey drive, one should be careful to let them off leash unless one is in a safe area far away from road traffic or other dangers. If they see something they think is prey they will go after it without thinking, and no amount of training can stop them

Life Expectancy:

around 10-14 years

Litter Size:

average 6-8 puppies

Country of origin:

Malta

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