Pharaoh Hound dog breed male standing tall side view with face toward camera in the snow
Pharaoh Hound dog breed male standing tall side view with face toward camera in the snow

Traits and Characteristics

type

Hound

weight

45 to 55 pounds

height

21 to 25 inches

family

Sighthound

Traits and Characteristics

type

Hound

weight

45 to 55 pounds

height

21 to 25 inches

family

Sighthound

The Pharaoh Hound might be as old as 3,000 years, depicted on the tombs of Egyptian Pharaohs and in Greek art. These sighthounds have a greyhound-like build, striking red coats, and endurance for days. They “blush” when excited; their noses and ears lack black pigment and can get brighter red. 

  • Energy Levellevel 3 in 5

  • Exercise Requirementslevel 4 in 5

  • Playfulnesslevel 3 in 5

  • Affection Levellevel 3 in 5

  • Friendliness to Dogslevel 4 in 5

  • Friendliness to Other Petslevel 2 in 5

  • Friendliness to Strangerslevel 2 in 5

  • Watchfulnesslevel 1 in 5

  • Ease of Traininglevel 3 in 5

  • Grooming Requirementslevel 1 in 5

  • Heat Sensitivitylevel 3 in 5

  • Vocalitylevel 4 in 5