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Pharaoh Hound
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group: hound /
sighthound
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primitive |
height: m
22-25" / 55.9-63.5 cm
f 21-24" / 53.3-61 cm |
types: |
weight: 35-55
lbs /
15.87-24.9 kg |
colors: |
chestnut,
tan, deep tan with white markings, |
physical traits: |
thin, sleek body, swift,
keen eyesight, acute hearing, good sense of smell, amber-colored
eyes, clean appearance, elegant |
hair type: |
short, glossy, smooth |
personality/
temperament: |
intelligent, alert, fun-loving,
affectionate, playful, loving, observant, wary of strangers
on initial meeting |
maintenance/
special needs:
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little grooming, needs
space, exercise, needs companionship, easy to train |
nickname: |
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origination: |
Ancient Egypt then Malta |
bred for: |
hunting, watchdog |
identifying traits: |
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ideal for: |
family, companion, country
living, hunting |
good with kids? |
yes and no. good with
children it is familiar with but not with children it doesn't
know and always supervise because of size |
life expectancy: |
12-14 yrs |
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of interest: |
hunts by scent and sight |
health concerns: |
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kennel
clubs: |
akc,
saku, ankc, uk, nzkc-(hound dog group), fci-(primitive type
dog group), ukc-(sighthound/pariah dog group), ckc |
rescues: |
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