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The Pharaoh Hound's appearance is of grace, power, elegance and speed. They are medium sized dogs and of noble bearing with hard, clean-cut lines. Unique to the Pharaoh Hound is the characteristic of "blushing" when excited, in which their faces, noses and insides of their ears turn a rosy pink. They greatly resemble the Egyptian god Anubis, in which they have been said to "glow like a god" when they blush.
They are lean dogs, leanly muscled and with thin faces and large, pointing, upright ears. The colours that the Pharaoh Hound can come in are tan with white markings on the chest, toes, and center line of the face or just plain tan. Pharaoh Hounds are as intelligent as they look. They are quick to obey, can move fast and are efficient at their job as rabbit hunters as they are a sight & sent hound. For this reason, they are not trustworthy with small animals. Pharaoh Hounds take care of themselves, and have been said to be as clean as cats. Some have been reported to lick themselves when it rains, getting the water off. This is thought to be an instinctual drive to get as much water as possible when it is available, as they have developed in the deserts of Egypt.
The Pharaoh Hound’s name in Maltese, Kelb-tal Fenek, means “rabbit hound,” and the Maltese have long used the Pharaoh Hound in tandem with falcons to hunt rabbit. The Pharaoh Hound's agility and hunting ability have made it a perennial favorite among Maltese farmers for thousands of years.
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Pharaoh Hounds are affectionate, intelligent and obedient. They can be competitive, and are excellent hunters. They get along well with others, including children and other dogs. Pharaoh Hounds are playful and friendly. They are an ideal household pet for the owner who will exercise them. They are eager to please, but sometimes picky in their mannerisms. They are sometimes wary with strangers, but usually friendly with all.
Pharaoh Hounds require minimal grooming. Brush to remove loose hairs with a rubber brush. Pharaoh Hounds require a lot of exercise. Daily walks or romps in an open field are essential. They make a great dog to run beside a bicycle.
Pharaoh Hounds will not do well in an apartment as they are a very active breed. A house with a high fenced yard is essential. Remember these dogs are high jumpers and sight hounds and would enjoy chasing neighborhood cats and rabbits. The best owner for this breed would be an active owner living in a suburban or rural home with a highly fenced yard.
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Pharaoh Hounds are a very healthy breed but they can have allergies sensitivity to anesthesia and could get hip dysplasia.
The life span for a Pharaoh can range between 11 - 14 years and can have a litter up to 8 puppies.
The height of a Pharaoh Hound Dog should be 23-25 inches ( 59-63cm ) and Bitches should be 21-24 inches ( 53-61cm ) and the weight ranges between 20-25 kgs.
A Pharaoh Hound will bring so much love and fun to your family you will never get bored with them as they will do there best to entertain you the best way they can.
If you think a Pharaoh Hound may be for you, you can go to my contact page and email for more info or you can go to Rah's breeder Helen Hayden VICORIDGE KENNELS at www.pharaoh-hounds.com or email helen@vicoridge.com for Pharaoh Hound puppies. |
