| General Information |
| Group(s):
Hounds, Sighthound |
Height: 21-25 inches |
| Weight: 40-55 pounds |
Longevity: teens |
| Colors: tan or rich tan with some white on tip of tail, chest, blaze on face and toes, other white or flecks are undesirable |
Coat type: short, smooth, lying flat |
| Recognized Registries: FCI, CKC, TKC, ANKC, AKC, NCA, UKC and others |
| Overall Appearance: Medium sized dog of distinct yet moderate sighthound type with natural upright ears and russet coloration. |
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| Personaility - Behavior - Training |
| Energy Level: moderate to high |
| General Nature: |
Easy going, genial, laid back, playful, intelligent and friendly. |
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with Children: Generally good but can be intimidated by excessively noisy, physical children, for the sake of the dog, supervision is mandatory. |
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with other pets: Variable, they were bred to hunt rabbit after all |
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with dogs: Generally very good |
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| Socialization requirements: moderate, can tend toward shyness if lacking in confidence that comes from proper socialization |
| Ideal home characteristics: One that appreciates the history and legacy of such a breed as well as its independent nature. Probably not an ideal candidate for being off lead. |
| Temperament Notes: A quiet dog inside typically with their true energy and speed and activity level emerging when they are outside. |
| Training requirement: moderate: socialization and basic manners |
| Trainer notes: The Pharoah Hound was developed as an independent hunter, as such they are not inclined to hang on your every word. Nevertheless their playful and devoted nature makes them a generally good training partner. They do tend to be easily distracted especially by those things that would put them into their instinctual prey/hunting mode (cats, small animals, etc. for example) and this makes it a bit challenging to develop reliable working ability off-lead. Even so, their love of games and play will make any training effort a great deal of fun. |
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| Background Information |
| Year range of first recognition: Ancient |
| Country of Origin: An ongoing debate between Malta or Egypt. In any event the dog was recognized and appreciated even then. |
| Original Function: Rabbit Dog |
| History: Developed as a rabbit hunter, the prick eared sighthound developed a following throughout the ancient world with many people noting the similarities between the breed and ancient Egyptian sculptures including its likeness to their God Osiris. |
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| Adoption Information |
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| Deviations from Standard: excessive white |
| Health Notes: bloat, hip dysplasia, eye issues |
| Health Testing: OFA, CERF |
| Questions to ask Breeder:
http://www.digitaldog.com/breeder_questions.html - The Breeder Questions as listed here provided with explanations and answers you will want to be looking for!
How long have you had Pharoah Hounds?
Why do you have Pharoah Hounds (show, performance, hunting, etc.)?
What do you consider to be the most important single characteristic of a Pharoah Hound?
What health issues have you seen in the breed?
What criteria do you set for your breeding stock?
Do you plan to keep a puppy from this litter?
How often do you have puppies?
Do you have a written contract and puppy guarantee?
At what age do you send your pups to their homes?
How would you describe the ideal Pharoah Hound?
How would you describe the ideal Pharoah Hound home?
Are your puppies whelped in your home?
What advice would you offer someone in raising and training a Pharoah Hound?
How do you assist or help Pharoah Hounds in need of rescue? |
| Web Sites: http://www.pharaohhca.com/rescue.htm - Pharoah Hound Club of America Rescue
http://www.forthehounds.com/ - Sighthound Rescue for all breeds of Sighthounds based in SC
http://home.earthlink.net/~uwharrie/rescue.htm - Carolina Sighthound Rescue |
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