Like most breeds, Pharaoh Hounds do well with crate training if taught at a young age. Logan was sleeping through the night in his crate within 3 days of being introduced to the concept. Th is has been true of all three of my subsequent Pharaoh Hounds. Pharaoh Hounds need a moder- ate amount of exercise, which could be accomplished with daily walks through the neighborhood. Th ere is also Lure Coursing events where hounds chase a simulated “bunny” or lure on an open secured field. Many Pharaoh Hounds are quite proficient at this AKC event, and it is a rare Pharaoh Hound that doesn’t love the chase. It is amazing to watch them
run free. Unlike Greyhounds, however, Pharaoh Hounds are not couch pota- toes that will be content lounging on the couch all day. Pharaoh Hounds tend to love other dogs, and, if trained from a young age, can also peacefully co-exist with felines, as well. It would be di ffi cult with some Pharaoh Hounds to integrate a cat into a home with adult Pharaoh Hounds who were not properly socialized as puppies. Extreme caution should be used when introducing adult Pharaoh Hounds to cats, given the high prey drive of a Pharaoh Hound. Pharaoh Hounds can be quite a ff ection- ate with their owners, though it is typically
on their own terms, and some are more reserved than others. If you are the person who needs a dog’s constant a ff ection, your needs would be better met with a Cava- lier King Charles Spaniel than a Pharaoh Hound. Pharaoh Hounds are often drawn to small children and tend to be naturally very gentle with them. Because of their short, clean coats, Pha- raoh Hounds do not require a great deal of grooming, and they are a breed that con- tinues to enjoy overall good health, with relatively few genetic health issues. Because of their adaptable nature, Pha- raoh Hounds are a fun, quirky, energetic breed and make wonderful companions in the right home.
“Pharaoh Hounds do not require a great deal of grooming, and they are a breed that continues to enjoy OVERALL GOOD HEALTH, WITH RELATIVELY FEW GENETIC HEALTH ISSUES.”
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