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