Pharaohs are sleek, aerodynamic coursing hounds bred for high-speed pursuit on rocky terrain. Among their several distinguishing traits are a tight tan coat with matching leather on the nose, ears, and eye rims; ravishing amber eyes; a white-tipped tail; the ability to smile; and a unique way of blushing when happy or excited (“His face glows like a god,” wrote an admirer some 3,000 years ago). These elegant visitors from antiquity posses the speed and graceful movement of all coursers descended from Bronze Age hounds. The Pharaoh Hound, ancient Blushing Dog of Malta, is an elegant but rugged sprinting hound bred to course small game over punishing terrain. Quick and tenacious on scent, these friendly, affectionate hounds settle down nicely at home.
Life Span
12–14 years
Weight
9.3–11.3 kg
Height
135.5–161.3 cm
Exercise
moderate
Grooming
moderate
Shedding
moderate
Good with Kids
Yes
Good with Pets
Yes
Apartment
Friendly
The Pharaoh Hound belongs to the Hound Group.
The average lifespan of a Pharaoh Hound is 12 to 14 years.
Pharaoh Hound dogs are valued for their friendly, smart, noble nature.
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