Dog
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Hound 
Pharaoh Hound Champions
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Pronunciation:
fair-oh hound
Breed Description:
The Pharaoh Hound breed of dog is a medium sized breed of dog that should be long and lean. They are usually longer than they are tall and should have an athletic build. The top line of the dog should be level or slightly arched and the head should be wedge shaped. The large ears are set high on the head and pricked and the tail is usually long and whip like. It should taper to a point.
The coat of the Pharaoh Hound should be very short and should lie close to the skin. The hair should have a slightly hard texture and it should cover the dog completely. The Pharoah Hound should be either red or tan and they can have small markings of white, however, solid colors are preferred.
Temperament:
The Pharaoh Hound breed of dog is an intelligent breed that is calm and affectionate. They tend to be very gentle and while they can get along with everyone, they are usually reserved with strangers. The breed does very well with children and are often very patient with them. It is very important to treat the Pharaoh Hound gently since they are very sensitive and can become timid with harsh corrections. The Pharaoh Hound is usually very loyal to their family and love being with them. They can be very inactive indoors but are often active once they get outside. The breed does well with other dogs but their high prey drive makes them unsuitable for homes with small, non-canine pets.
Height:
The average height for a Pharaoh Hound is between 21 to 25 inches.
Weight:
The average weight for a Pharaoh Hound is between 45 to 55 pounds
Health Problems:
The Pharaoh Hound breed of dog is a very hardy breed that suffers from only a few health problems. One that is quite common in the breed is allergies. In addition, the breed can suffer from a condition called Anesthesia Sensitivity, which can lead to serious complications including death. It is due to the low fat to body weight ratio that is common in sighthound breeds.
Living Conditions:
The Pharaoh Hound breed of dog can do very well in apartments since they tend to be fairly inactive and calm indoors. If they have a yard, they should have a fenced yard and owners should never use an electric fence with them since they will ignore it. In addition, the Pharaoh Hound does better in warmer climates; however, if they live in cold climates, they should be bundled up against the cold. The Pharaoh Hound should not live outdoors.
Exercise:
The Pharaoh Hound breed of dog is an active breed and you should expect to give it between 30 to 60 minutes of exercise each day. They should be exercised on leash since the high prey drive of the breed can lead it to run away after other animals.
Life Expectancy:
10 to 14 years
Grooming:
The Pharaoh Hound breed of dog does not require a lot of maintenance and can be kept tidy with only one brushing each week. In addition, the Pharaoh Hound only requires a bath every few months and can do with only one or two baths a year. In between baths, the Pharaoh Hound can be kept clean with a damp cloth. Ears should be cleaned on a weekly basis and nails should be trimmed once or twice a month.
Origin:
The Pharaoh Hound breed of dog is an ancient breed of dog that is considered to be older than 4000 years. While it is not completely clear if they are the same dogs as the ones who resided in Ancient Egypt, artifacts dating back to 4000BC have depicted a dog that was very similar in shape and look to the Pharaoh Hound as we know it today. Further evidence has placed the Pharaoh Hound in Malta when it arrived there with Phonenician traders. The breed quickly became known as the "Kelb tal-Fenek", which means dog of the rabbit. While the breed was originally used for hunting gazelles, it became quite adept at hunting rabbits in Malta and quickly gained in popularity. Eventually, the Pharaoh Hound was named the official dog of Malta. The breed remained unknown throughout the world until the 1930`s when some were imported into England and Europe. By the late 1960`s, the breed was imported into the United States but it has remained an uncommon breed. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
