THE PHARAOH HOUND
BY PAMHAIG continued
later in the day. The activities available to owners of the Pharaoh Hound are unlimited. There are several agility super- stars, therapy dogs, fly ball competitors, herding tested dogs, rally obedience participants and most recently, nose work contenders. The breed also boasts the first two Federally licensed first response Pharaoh Hounds, as well as multiple AKC National Invitational Lure Coursing winners. As I said in the beginning—a lot of dog in a plain brown wrapper. ■
the only disqualifying white is on the back of the neck, back or sides, excessive white in undesirable. On the down and back, if you notice the white, then it’s probably excessive and should play a part in your final decisions. This breed is a truly versatile animal. Breeders/owners take great pride in the fact that a large majority of specials are Dual Champions— excelling both in the show ring and on the field. The dog you judge in the conformation ring will likely be the same dog entered in lure coursing
Official Standard for the PHARAOH HOUND COURTESY THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB
General Appearance: General Appearance is one of grace, power and speed. The Pharaoh Hound is medium sized, of noble bearing with hard clean-cut lines-graceful, well balanced, very fast with free easy movement and alert expression. The following description is that of the ideal Pharaoh Hound. Any deviation from the below described dog must be penalized to the extent of the deviation. Size, Proportion, Substance: Height - Dogs 23 to 25 inches. Bitches 21 to 24 inches. All-over balance must be maintained. Length of body from breast to haunch bone slightly longer than height of withers to ground. Lithe. Head: Alert expression. Eyes amber colored, blending with coat; oval, moderately deep set with keen intelligent expression. Ears medium high set, carried erect when alert, but very mobile, broad at the base, fine and large. Skull long, lean and chiseled. Only slight stop. Foreface slightly longer than the skull. Top of the skull parallel with the foreface representing a blunt wedge. Nose flesh colored, blending with the coat. No other color. Powerful jaws with strong teeth. Scissors bite. Neck, Topline, Body: Neck long, lean and muscular with a slight arch to carry the head on high. Clean throat line. Almost straight topline. Slight slope from croup to root of tail. Body lithe. Deep brisket almost down to point of elbow. Ribs well sprung. Moderate tuck-up. Tail medium set - fairly thick at the base and tapering whip-like, reaching below the point of hock in repose. Well carried and curved when in action. The tail should not be tucked between the legs. A screw tail is a fault. Forequarters: Shoulders long and sloping and well laid back. Strong without being loaded. Elbows well tucked in. Forelegs
straight and parallel. Pasterns strong. Dewclaws may be removed. Feet neither cat nor hare but strong, well knuckled and firm, turn- ing neither in nor out. Paws well padded. Hindquarters: Strong and muscular. Limbs parallel. Moderate sweep of stifle. Well developed second thigh. Dewclaws may be removed. Feet as in front. Coat: Short and glossy, ranging from fine and close to slightly harsh with no feathering. Accident blemishes should not be con- sidered as faults. Color: Ranging from tan/rich, tan/chestnut with white markings allowed as follows: White tip on tail strongly desired. White on chest (called "the Star"). White on toes and slim white snip on center line of face permissible. Flecking or other white undesir- able, except for any solid white spot on the back of neck, shoul- der, or any part of the back or sides of the dog, which is a dis- qualification. Gait: Free and flowing; the head should be held fairly high and the dog should cover the ground well without any apparent effort. The legs and feet should move in line with the body; any tendency to throw the feet sideways, or a high stepping "hack- ney" action is a definite fault. Temperament: Intelligent, friendly, affectionate and playful. Alert and active. Very fast with a marked keenness for hunting, both by sight and scent. Disqualification: Any solid white spot on the back of neck, shoul- der, or any part of the back or sides of the dog.
Approved May 10, 1983 Effective April 3, 1989
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