Pharaoh Hound — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Pharaoh Hound — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The breed's country of origin is Malta, with patronage held by Great Britain.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* FCI assigns it to Group 5 (Spitz and primitive types), Section 6 for the primitive type, without working trial; its role is an alert keen hunter that works by scent and sight.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Height is 23–25 inches for dogs and 21–24 inches for bitches (FCI ideal about 56 cm and 53 cm).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is short and glossy, from fine and close to slightly harsh, with no feathering.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Colour is tan or rich chestnut with white markings: a white tail tip is strongly desired, white on the chest (called the Star), white on the toes, and a slim white blaze on the face are allowed, while other white is unwanted.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Temperament is intelligent, friendly, affectionate and playful, alert and active, very fast and keen to hunt by both sight and scent.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualification: any solid white spot on the back of the neck, the shoulder, or any part of the back or the sides of the dog.