Because of his thin skin, he gets cold easily and will need a dog sweater or jacket when venturing out on cold or wet days. If you leave him in a yard, you’ll need a fence that’s too high for him to climb or jump, preferably solid so he can’t see the squirrels or cats on the other side. Electronic fencing won’t cut it with this breed — no shock will stop a Pharaoh Hound once he decides to chase something. Pharaoh Hounds are generally healthy, but as with breeds, they’re prone to certain health conditions. Not all Pharaoh Hounds will get any or all of these diseases, but it’s important to be aware of them if you’re considering this breed. The Pharaoh Hound remained largely unknown in the west until arriving in England in the 1930s.
As with any hound, he has moments of aloofness and can be strong-willed. But in the main he’s a gentle dog who gets along well with others, including children and other dogs. He loves human companionship and will seek out affection and attention from his people while still maintaining his independence. Due to poor breeding practices, some breeds are prone to certain genetic health problems, such as hip dysplasia. This doesn’t mean that every dog of that breed will develop those diseases; it just means that they’re at an increased risk.
With their calm nature, Pharaoh Hounds can live in an apartment or condo, though his barking has the potential to annoy close neighbors. Still, he’s smart and willing to please — most of the time — which generally makes training easy. From Egypt, the Pharaoh Hound was imported into Malta by Phoenician traders.
When he’s not distracted by something chase-worthy, however, his intelligence and eagerness to please makes him fairly easy to train. Help him polish his social skills, and invite visitors over regularly, and take him to busy parks, stores that allow dogs and on leisurely strolls to meet neighbors. The quality of dog food you buy also makes a difference — the better the dog food, the further it will go toward nourishing your dog and the less of it you’ll need to shake into your dog’s bowl.
When you check your dog’s ears, wipe them out with a cotton ball dampened with gentle, pH-balanced ear cleaner to help prevent infections. Don’t insert anything into the ear canal; just clean the outer ear. The short coat isn’t very protective, and cuts, scrapes, and other irritations are common.
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