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Description
HistoryThe Pharaoh Hound is a hound which has been classed as a member of the sighthound/pariah and the so-called primitive family. It has a decent balance between the primitive features and manners of the pariah family and the grace and racy lines of the sighthounds. It is the national dog of Malta, where it is called the Kelb-tal Fenek (plural: Klieb-tal Fenek), meaning "rabbit hound".
Temperment
The Pharaoh Hound is a friendly, calm, intelligent, trainable, playful and active breed. It is reserved with strangers, but affectionate with its family. It has a strong hunting instinct, and caution should be observed when it is around small pets such as cats, birds, and rodents. It is not a demonstrative breed and is quietly affectionate. They are a vocal breed without being yappy or barking just for the sake of barking. They make good watch dogs, however, they are not well suited as guard dogs as they are rarely aggressive with people. They bond deeply with their people, and should not be kept outside in a kennel.
Health
Pharaohs, being somewhat uncommon, have not been subjected to irresponsible breeding because they are not profitable for commercial breeding, thus those who breed them do it for the love of the breed and to have a good hunting dog. They try hard to prevent hereditary diseases from entering the gene pool. Thus, Pharaohs are basically free from genetic diseases. Note that they, like most sighthounds, are sensitive to barbiturate anaesthetics. Their ears are thin and prone to frostbite when in cold climates.
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General Information
| Living Space | Home with Yard Access |
| Hypoallergenic | No |
| Average Life | 11-14 years |
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Appearance
| Size | Large |
| Average Height | 21-22 inches |
| Average Weight | 45-55 pounds |
| Coat Color | Tan or Chestnut with white tail-tip desired |
| Grooming |  |
Background
| Dog Group | Hound |
| Origin | Malta |
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