Handle his paws frequently — dogs are touchy about their feet — and look inside his mouth. Make grooming a positive experience filled with praise and rewards, and you’ll lay the groundwork for easy veterinary exams and other handling when he’s an adult. Don’t be fooled into overfeeding; sighthounds have a slim build that many mistake as being underweight. Some Pharaoh Hounds suffer from food allergies; if your dog’s one of them, your vet can recommend a special diet. Just make sure you keep him on a leash whenever you’re in an unfenced area.
Contrary to popular belief, small size doesn’t necessarily an apartment dog make. Plenty of small dogs are too high-energy and yappy for life in a high-rise. Being quiet, low energy, fairly calm indoors, and polite with the other residents are all good qualities in an apartment dog. And you can find an awesome crate for your dog here to give them a little more personal space in your apartment. Teach your child never to approach any dog while he’s eating or sleeping or to try to take the dog’s food away.
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.
If you want a well-behaved dog, you’ll need to make sure your high-energy Pharaoh Hound gets at least 30 minutes of exercise a day. This dog can participate in lure coursing and agility, or come with you on a family jog or bike ride. He picks up on people’s feelings and may find a high-drama home very stressful.
Intelligent and affectionate, he takes life as it comes and enjoys clowning for his people. Even though these are purebred dogs, some may still end up in the care of shelters or rescues. If you don’t see a rescue listed for your area, contact the national breed club or a local breed club and they can point you toward a Pharaoh Hound rescue. Pharaoh Hounds don’t have a strong doggy odor and don’t need frequent baths. Unless he’s been rolling around in something stinky, wiping him down daily with a damp cloth will in most cases keep him clean.
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