Origin: Malta
Origin of Name: The Pharaoh Hound is a Maltese breed of hunting dog.
Size | Temperament | Shedding | Drooling | Monthly keeping cost | |||||
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Negligible Hair Everywhere |
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The history of the canine race may be very different without the Phoenician. These Lebanese merchants, who are from present-day Lebanon, traded goods in the Mediterranean 2,500 years ago. It is believed that the Phoenicians spread across the ancient world of Egypt, as far as Britain was in the west. The prevailing theory suggests that the Phoenicians introduced the Pharaohs to Malta, where they were used as rabbit hunters. In 1979, Pharaoh was named the national base of Malta.
Pharaoh Hounds do not need a lot of grooming. Daily light brushing or a heavy weekly brushing will be given along with the necessary bath. Particular attention should be paid to keeping the ears clean, and the nails trimmed to a minimum that dogs do not make a tapping sound when they walk on the floor. The tooth should be cleaned at home regularly, but should also be checked by your veterinarian when the dog has an annual checkup. Pharaohs generally do not have a "dog smell", so if an odor is present, examine it to find out the reason.
Pharaoh looks forward to learning and is eager to please. However, he has a problem with teaching to come when he is lead off in an open area. It has been proven time and again that most Pharaohs, no matter how obedient or well trained, will not come when they suddenly find themselves in an independent position. They would flee, be happy to hunt - with some dogs eventually caught after several days, but others, sadly, were killed in traffic, or gone forever.
Anyone considering owning a Pharaoh should be aware that a regular exercise program is needed to keep the breed happy and in good condition. If you are lucky enough to be a "self-runner", then let him run 15 to 20 minutes twice a day. For this, a six feet high fenced area with a minimum height of 50 feet to about 50 feet is required. If this is not possible, or if he is not a natural "runner", be prepared to walk your Pharaoh for at least 20 minutes a day. No amount of training should be trusted to overcome the strong hunting instinct of the Pharaoh. He should never be allowed to do off-lead exercises in unintentional territory.
The Pharaoh Hound should perform well on high quality dog food, whether it is commercially manufactured or prepared with the supervision and approval of your veterinarian. Any diet should be appropriate for the age of the dog (puppy, adult or senior). Some dogs are at risk of being overweight, so watch your dog's calorie consumption and weight level. Treatment training can be an important aid, but giving too much can lead to obesity. Know which human foods are safe for dogs, and which are not. If you have any concerns about your dog's weight or diet, check with your vet. Clean, fresh water must be available at all times.
Dr. Stephen Sipperly, chairman of the Pharaoh Hound Club of America Health Committee, notes that requirements for CHIC certification for a pharaoh hound include screening for hip and elbow dysplasia, patella laxation, and eye disorders, and he says that most The results are general for all those screenings. The most common cancers in the breed are hemangiosarcoma, and mast cell tumors and breast cancers, although some of these conditions are of age and suffering from all dogs, regardless of breed and mix. Dr. Sipperly says, ""Looking at the results, I can say with confidence that the Pharaoh Hound does not suffer from any significant disorders.
Recommended health tests from the National Breed Club: