Pharaoh Hound

A highly affectionate dog. Thrives off the close company of its owner and family. Often “smiles” when being stroked or cuddled.

This dog has a real playful side. They love playing games that awaken their hunting instincts. They love to run and chase. 

The Pharaoh Hound is an intense, active animal. They’re always on the move and always ready to play or work. 

Sighthounds are known for being intelligent creatures. They’re curious, eager, and are always trying to please their owners. Capable of understanding a wide range of complex obedience commands.

Everything about these dogs is designed for hunting and tracking. The Pharaoh Hound is a quick, explosive animal. They also have loads of stamina and can track their prey for hours on end.

Prefers to keep a distance from strangers. Has a tendency to be rather aloof or shy. 

These naturally obedient dogs need routine and structure. They require a strong “pack” leader who is willing to invest a lot of time into the dog’s development. 

These social dogs were bred to work and live alongside humans. They need lots of company and shouldn’t be left alone for long periods of time.

Responds really well to reward based training methods. Naturally intelligent and obedient. Thrives off positive reinforcement. 

Generally quiet, but they can make lots of noise when playing or working. A poorly socialised Pharaoh Hound will bark long into the night.

Keeping a close eye on these dogs is really important. They’re very curious creatures with a high-prey drive. This makes them a significant “flight-risk.”

These sensitive dogs have a gentle nature. They’re extremely unlikely to turn destructive. 

Despite their lean frames, these dogs have a huge appetite and can be quite greedy. 

The Pharaoh Hound is a perfect watchdog. Sighthounds have excellent vision and an exceptional sense of smell. They’re also naturally protective.

These active, working dogs are meant to live near the great outdoors. They need lots of space to roam in and explore, and as such would be happier in a house with a large yard.

A minimum of an hour exercise every day. This is a lot less than many other working dogs, but the exercise needs to be intense. Games of fetch are a perfect way to meet their exercise needs.

Most Pharaoh Hounds will have no problems dealing with short car journeys. However, they may struggle on longer road trips. They’re likely to become restless or anxious. 

These dogs were bred to chase small furry animals, not live alongside them! That being said, Pharaoh Hounds who are introduced to cats from a young age tend to show much less interest in chasing them.

The Pharaoh Hound is a very “dog friendly” dog! These pack animals love making new doggy friends. Very unlikely to display any aggressive behaviour towards other dogs. 

Soft-natured, kind, and sensitive, these playful animals make great companions for young children and toddlers.

The Pharaoh Hound is an active dog that needs almost constant attention. Probably not the best choice for elderly dog lovers.

The Pharaoh Hound is naturally obedient and easy to handle for the right owner. They can suit a first-time dog owner, as long as this one takes socialisation and training seriously.