Breed guide
Meet the Pharaoh Hound
The Pharaoh Hound is a Maltese hunting breed with a lean outline and large upright ears. Its elegant appearance comes with athleticism and a keen interest in movement and scent.
- Size
- Medium to large hound
- Build
- Lean and athletic
- Coat
- Short, fine coat
- Character
- Alert and affectionate
Size and character describe general tendencies. Individuals vary with age, health and background.
Daily life & exercise
Combine walks, sniffing and secure running opportunities. Check fencing carefully and supervise around wildlife and small animals.
Coat, grooming & everyday care
Brush the short coat gently and check paws after rough-ground activity. Provide warmth when needed and introduce nail and dental care early.
Training & living together
Keep training upbeat and varied. Practise recall on a long line and teach calm responses to exciting sights and sounds.
Your lifestyle matters
Could this breed be right for you?
Use these six points as a starting checklist. The individual dog’s age, health, history and temperament matter as much as its breed.
You can provide secure exercise areas
Consider whether this fits your normal week, including busy days.
You can provide daily activity and exploration
Consider whether this fits your normal week, including busy days.
You can provide managing a chase instinct
Consider whether this fits your normal week, including busy days.
You can provide patient reward-based training
Consider whether this fits your normal week, including busy days.
You can provide appropriate warmth and comfort
Consider whether this fits your normal week, including busy days.
You can provide calm settling practice
Consider whether this fits your normal week, including busy days.
A good match also needs realistic costs, suitable housing and a plan for holidays or changes in routine. Meet adult dogs and speak with a responsible breeder or rescue before deciding.
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This guide describes tendencies, not promises. Ask your veterinarian about care and screening suited to the individual dog.
