Kelb tal-Fenek Breed description: Character & Co

The character: friendly with a strong hunting instinct

The Pharao Hound shows its origin as a survival artist and hunter in all of their being.

It is always alert, has extremely sharp senses and notices carelessness immediately. If it can get hold of something to eat, you often can't react fast enough.

Its hunting instinct is so strong that it is more or less impossible to let it run freely.

At the same time it is extremely peace-loving and aggression-free towards humans.

Towards other dogs it can act in a dominant way.

Pharao Hounds are very close to their humans, playful and friendly, also towards children.

They are eager to learn and constantly want to experience something.

A rare breed

The breed is extremely rare, so it will not be easy to find a Pharaoh Hound breeder. In any case, let the breeder provide you with proof of their breeding being free from inbreeding.

Education of a Kelb tal-Fenek: not so easy

The fact that it is very eager to learn and always wants to please you makes their training easier.

The fact that your Pharaoh Hound will immediately exploit any inconsistency or weakness you might show makes it more difficult. For example in order to get something to eat or to free itself from the tiresome leash. Another problem can be its strong hunting instinct.

Especially the call-back has to be practiced again and again with the Pharaoh Hound puppy - only to find out afterwards that it still doesn't really work reliably.

On the one hand, you have to keep your Pharaoh's dog on the leash long enough so that it does not feel overpowered by you, but so that it still accepts you as its human. On the other hand, you have to be consistent so that it does not simply do what it wants.

A Pharaoh Hound belongs in the hands of experienced dog owners.

Attitude: not suited for coach potatoes

The Pharao Hound does not make great demands on its keeping - the main thing is enough exercise. The best is several walks daily, jogging, or bicycle tours. In addition, it should be able to really use op all of its energy every once in a while - for example at a greyhound race or something similar.

Since the Pharaoh Hound likes to bark, it is not particularly suited to being kept in an apartment building.

Health of the Kelb tal-Fenek

There are no known breed typical diseases.

However, the Pharao Hound is quite sensitive to the cold.

Besides, it is not only greedy, but also a very good food processor - so you have to pay attention to its figure a little bit and you must not feed it too many calories.

Does a Pharaoh dog suit you?

Various Pharaoh Dogs and Pharaoh Dog mixed breeds end up in shelters because their owners were simply overwhelmed with them.

If you want to buy a Pharaoh dog, first consider whether you really want to live with them. They will demand a lot from you - even if they also give you a lot in return. Are you capable of doing that and do you want to?

The next question is whether it really must be a puppy. Why don't you ask the animal welfare department? Maybe you can also give a home to a dog in need?