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Breed
Standards for the Pharaoh Hound |
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General Appearance: |
It
has an unexaggerated greyhound-like build, combining grace,
power, and speed, enabling it to run nimbly along rocky
walls and ground. |
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Head: |
Flesh-covered nose; amber-colored eyes; slight stop; long chiseled head; large ears, carried erect when alert |
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Tail: |
Whip-like tail |
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Color: |
Tan
or chestnut, with a white tail-tip desired |
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Size: |
Height: Male 23 – 25”; Female 21 – 24”
Weight: 45 – 55 lb. |
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Temperament: |
It
is a keen hunter and an exuberant chase. Although it is calm
indoors, it loves to run. It is sensitive, loving, gentle,
and good with children and other dogs, but it may chase
strange animals. |
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