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