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THE PHARAOH HOUND

Pharaohs are a very active, high energy breed. They need to exercise and play to stay physically and mentally fit. They are very people oriented and need to be active family members in order to thrive.

They are extremely playful and everything is a potential game to them. They are also true entertainers by nature. If they are bored, they will create their own fun. A young dog might be more active but as they get older, they calm down. They are usually very laid-back in the house and are couch potatoes. They love to lie on the bed or sofa and sleep under the covers at night.

Pharaoh hounds can be quite vocal. They have a wide and interesting variety of sounds that they make. When they play, they play vocally, and they have a tendency to bark a warning at almost anything that they seems slightly out of the ordinary.

Pharaoh hounds, like other sighthound breeds, were developed to think and act independently. It’s importat to make training fun and to use positive reinforcement.

They are true hunters by nature and their prey drive is extremely high. They will take advantage of every opportunity to hunt. When a potential prey is sighted, they become very single minded. Because of this, Pharaoh Hounds should always be on lead, if not in a fenced area. A six foot fence is recommended as they can jump very high.

PHARAOH HOUNDS IN SLOVENIA
There are only three pharaoh hounds registered in Slovenia, two males and one female, Aruba. First pharaoh was imported to Slovenia in 1996 from Netherland. Kennel Pharasal is first pharaoh hound kennel in Slovenia.

PHARAOH HOUND STANDARD

Pharaoh Hound is medium sized, of noble bearing with clean-cut lines.
Graceful yet powerful. Very fast with free easy movement and alert expression.

FCI-Standard N° 248

Pharaohs are alert, intelligent, friendly, affectionate and playful. They are of medium size, graceful and powerful, with clean cut lines.

Their body is lithe with almost straight topline. Length of body from breast to haunch bone slightly longer than height at withers. They have short and glossy tan or rich tan coat that can have some white markings. White tail tip is strongly desired. White is allowed on chest and toes. Slim white blaze on the center line of the face is also permissible. Their movement is free and flowing, head held fairly high and dog should cover ground well without any apparent effort.

SIZE: Males can be btween 56-63,5 cm tall, females slightly smaller with 53-61 cm.

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