Hound group · Malta
Pharaoh Hound
Also called Kelb tal-Fenek.
Medium dog, high energy, trains well with consistency.
- Affectionate
- Intelligent
- Playful
- Active
- Noble
- Size
- Medium
- Weight
- 20 to 25 kg45 to 55 lb
- Lives
- 12 to 14 years
- Energy
- High
- Trains
- Moderate
- Barks
- Moderate
Training
Training a Pharaoh Hound
Hound breeds. Recall is the whole game. Build it on a long line before you trust it, and never punish a slow return.
Sensitive to Correction
Start here
Like most sighthounds, they shut down with harsh training. Keep sessions positive and rewarding.
High Prey Drive
Will chase anything that moves. Only off-lead in secure areas; a running cat or rabbit overrides all training.
Unique Blushing Ability
Pharaoh Hounds blush when excited, their nose and ears turn deep rose. It's a sign of their emotional nature.
The app turns this into five to fifteen minutes a day.
Add your Pharaoh Hound and it builds the plan around their age, where they came from and what they already know, on video with Atlas and Shango.
Free to start. iPhone. No card needed.
At home
Living with one
Bred to hunt by scent or sight, often far from the handler. Independent, with a nose or eyes that override you.
Gets on with
- ChildrenHigh
- Other dogsHigh
- StrangersModerate
- CatsLow
Breed averages. Early socialisation and the individual dog matter more.
- Exercise
- 1-2 hours daily. Loves running and lure coursing. Needs secure areas for off-lead exercise.
- Grooming
- Low maintenance. Occasional brushing, thin coat needs protection from cold.
- Drool
- Low
- Coat
- Short, Glossy, FineTan, Rich Tan, Chestnut
- In a flat
- Needs more space than a flat gives.
Health
Things to ask a breeder or vet about
Drug Sensitivities
Moderate
Sensitive to anaesthesia like other sighthounds
Hypothyroidism
Mild
Thyroid conditions can occur
Allergies
Mild
Some dogs develop skin allergies
Where they come from
History
Ancient breed from Malta, used for hunting rabbits. Despite the name suggesting Egyptian origins, DNA shows they're a Mediterranean breed. The national dog of Malta.
