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Pharaoh Hound Puppy And Dog Information

The Pharaoh Hound can live in an apartment asof  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 runnerbetween 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 inconditions.
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 orThey are considered one of the oldest
moving object and may be hard to catch. Shedomesticated dogs in the world. They were
can jump very high so if you are going toused to chase down small game. They were
fence an area for exercise, keep that infirst registered by the American Kennel
mind. She generally does like children andAssociation  in  1983.
she is very affectionate. As a reminder,
never leave a child unsupervised with a puppySome  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
*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, boostersLitter  Size:  7  to 8 Pharaoh Hound puppies
and check up. Then, as an adult, she should
visit the veterinarian yearly for shots andCategory:  Hound
check up. As she gets older, six years and
on, she should visit the veterinarian twice aTerms To Describe: Speed, power, grace,
year for check ups and shots. Remember; avoidnoble, clean cut, alert, balanced, friendly,
feeding  your  dog  sweets.intelligent,  playful,  affectionate,  fast,
*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 onVirtually  no  dog  odor.
her health and strengthen your emotional bond
with  her.*SPECIAL  BAD  POINTS
Her teeth should be brushed at least twice aPoor  guard  dog.
week with toothpaste and toothbrush designed
for dogs. Brushing removes the accumulationNot  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 fordog. This information is meant as a good
growth and clipped regularly. The toenails offaith guideline only.
the rear feet grow slower than the toenails



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