A LOT OF DOG IN A PLAIN BROWN WRAPPER
A ring full of short coat- ed, similar colored dogs. Where do you begin to sort them out? Let’s start with the initial impressions as you look over your line-up for the first time. As you look down that line, what you should feel is a sense of elegance, com- bined with the well-balanced body of a true athlete. Th e Pharaoh Hound should present a clean, smooth outline where all the body parts flow together without lumps, bumps or hard angles. Shoulders should be well laid back, topline almost flat (with a slight rise over the loin being acceptable) and rear angulation moderate and balanced with the front. Color? Color should not play a part is assessing the overall quality of a dog. Pharaoh Hounds can be anything from a light tan to a deep chestnut— and all shades in between. All these variations are acceptable and one is not preferable over another, except on a personal level.
By Pam Haig
“Like many of the sighthound breeds, PHARAOH HOUNDS DO NOT LIKE TO BE APPROACHED FROM ABOVE.”
Although the white tail tip is strong- ly preferred, it is common to see an outstanding specimen of the breed that is a solid red. Unless attempting to decide between two dogs of equal
quality, the white tip should not overly influence judgment. Moving on to individual examina- tion: Like many of the sighthound breeds, Pharaoh Hounds do not like to
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