| The Pharaoh Hound can live in an apartment as | | | | of the front feet. |
| long as she can get frequent runs on the | | | | |
| leash through jogging, bike riding or other | | | | *Life Span. The Pharaoh Hound can live |
| forms of running. She is a very fast runner | | | | between 11 and 14 years with proper |
| and needs to stretch her legs occasionally. | | | | nutrition, medical care and excellent living |
| Her short coat means that she does better in | | | | conditions. |
| warmer climates. She is a chaser so beware of | | | | |
| other pets. She should not be trusted off the | | | | *History. The Pharaoh Hound comes from Egypt. |
| leash as she will take off after a scent or | | | | They are considered one of the oldest |
| moving object and may be hard to catch. She | | | | domesticated dogs in the world. They were |
| can jump very high so if you are going to | | | | used to chase down small game. They were |
| fence an area for exercise, keep that in | | | | first registered by the American Kennel |
| mind. She generally does like children and | | | | Association in 1983. |
| she is very affectionate. As a reminder, | | | | |
| never leave a child unsupervised with a puppy | | | | Some Registries: |
| or dog. | | | | |
| | | | *Pharaoh Hound Club of America |
| *Approximate Adult Size. The approximate | | | | |
| adult size (two years old or older) of the | | | | *UKC United Kennel Club |
| male Pharaoh Hound is 23 to 25 inches to the | | | | |
| withers (highest point of the shoulder) and | | | | *NKC National Kennel Club |
| 45 to 55 pounds. The female ranges from 21 to | | | | |
| 24 inches to the withers and 45 to 55 pounds. | | | | *CKC Continental Kennel Club |
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| *Special Health Considerations. Most dog | | | | *APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc. |
| breeds have certain inherited health problems | | | | |
| associated with that specific breed and the | | | | *AKC American Kennel Club |
| Pharaoh Hound is no exception. Although | | | | |
| considered an extremely healthy breed, be on | | | | *FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale |
| the look out for bleeding disorders, heart | | | | |
| disease and sensitivity to medicines, | | | | *NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club |
| insecticides and flea collars. This disease | | | | |
| list is an informative guideline only. Other | | | | *KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain |
| diseases may also be significant threats, | | | | |
| please contact your veterinarian for a | | | | *ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club |
| complete list. | | | | |
| | | | *ACR = American Canine Registry |
| She should visit the veterinarian several | | | | |
| times in the first year for shots, boosters | | | | Litter Size: 7 to 8 Pharaoh Hound puppies |
| and check up. Then, as an adult, she should | | | | |
| visit the veterinarian yearly for shots and | | | | Category: Hound |
| check up. As she gets older, six years and | | | | |
| on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a | | | | Terms To Describe: Speed, power, grace, |
| year for check ups and shots. Remember; avoid | | | | noble, clean cut, alert, balanced, friendly, |
| feeding your dog sweets. | | | | intelligent, playful, affectionate, fast, |
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| *Grooming. The Pharaoh Hound has a short and | | | | *SPECIAL GOOD POINTS |
| glossy coat which is very easy to care for. | | | | |
| Brush occasionally to remove dead hair. | | | | Good watch dog. |
| Brushing will help her maintain a clean and | | | | |
| healthy coat, help you keep a closer eye on | | | | Virtually no dog odor. |
| her health and strengthen your emotional bond | | | | |
| with her. | | | | *SPECIAL BAD POINTS |
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| Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a | | | | Poor guard dog. |
| week with toothpaste and toothbrush designed | | | | |
| for dogs. Brushing removes the accumulation | | | | Not easy to train. |
| of plaque and tartar which can cause cavities | | | | |
| (rarely) and periodontal disease. Dog | | | | *Other Names Known By: Kelb-tal-fewek |
| periodontal disease can lead to pain, loss of | | | | |
| teeth, bad breath and other serious disease. | | | | *Every dog is an individual so not everything |
| | | | in this information may be correct for your |
| Her toenails may need to be examined for | | | | dog. This information is meant as a good |
| growth and clipped regularly. The toenails of | | | | faith guideline only. |
| the rear feet grow slower than the toenails | | | | |