The Pharaoh Hound is an ancient breed, originating from the Maltese archipelago, with ancestors dating back to around 1000 BC. It shares common roots with other Mediterranean hunting dogs such as the Cirneco dell'Etna, the Podenco Canario, and the Podenco of Ibiza. This noble and elegant dog has traversed the centuries to arrive in England in the early 20th century.
✨ Breed Characteristics
- Origin: Maltese Archipelago
- Type: Hunting Dog / Greyhound
- Hypoallergenic? No
📊 Quick Facts
- Weight:
- Male: 16-20 kg
- Female: 15-19 kg
- Height:
- Male: 56-63 cm
- Female: 53-61 cm
- Life Expectancy: 11-14 years
- Exercise Needs: 1.5 to 2 hours per day
- Apartment Living: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Adapts to city life but prefers a house with a garden)
🧠 Personality (out of 5 stars)
- Intelligent: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Affectionate: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Protective: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Playful: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Vocalizations: ⭐⭐☆☆☆
- Obedient: ⭐⭐☆☆☆
- Hunter: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Calm: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Athletic: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Independent: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
🐾 Compatibility with
- Children: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Very suitable for children)
- Other animals: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (Good with other animals, but its hunting instinct may come out)
- Strangers: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (Friendly with strangers)
- Apartment living: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Can live in an apartment, but needs a lot of exercise)
🧼 Maintenance & care
- Ease of maintenance: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Easy but regular maintenance)
- Maintenance cost: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Light grooming but regular checks of ears and teeth)
- Care frequency:
- Brushing: 1 to 2 times a week to remove dead hair
- Ear and teeth care: Regular checks
💰 Budget
- Purchase price: 1700-2200 €
- Coût annuel moyen (vétérinaire, accessoires, alimentation) :
🏡 Important note
The Pharaoh Hound is a discreet dog, known for barking little, making it a good companion in urban environments as long as it gets enough exercise. However, to be fully happy, it prefers a home with a large fenced garden where it can run and hunt. It is also easy to maintain with its short coat, but it needs an active and committed owner to meet its physical and mental needs.
