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    Pharaoh Hounds

    Pharaoh Hounds true to their breeding are never happier than when they are kept busy and as such they are not the best choice for first time owners because they need to be trained and handled by someone who is familiar with the needs of this type of energetic hound.
    Lifespan
    12-13 years
    Breed group
    Hound
    Weight
    Male: 20-27kg
    Female: 18-25kg
    Height
    Male: 56-64cm
    Female: 53-61cm
    Pedigree
    Yes
    Other names
    Kelb tal-fenek
    Breed Size
    Medium
    Breed Type
    Hound
    Health tests available
    Patella testing under Breed Club Scheme
    Characteristics
    Exercise needs
    High
    Easy to train
    Hard
    Shedding
    Light
    Grooming
    needs
    Low
    Good with
    Children
    Requires supervision
    Health of breed
    Very low
    Cost to keep
    Medium
    Intelligence
    Medium
    Tolerates being alone
    Low anxiety

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