Longevity
Life expectancy
With a common life expectancy of 11 to 14 years, the Pharaoh Hound is one of the medium-sized dogs that can age in good conditions if its lifestyle, weight and veterinary follow-up remain appropriate. Regular activity and a well-balanced diet support its longevity.
Build
A robust breed?
This breed generally shows good overall robustness and copes well with an active life. Its lean and athletic morphology mainly requires paying attention to the quality of the warm-up, maintaining good musculature, and protection against damp cold.
Watch points
What to watch for
Vigilance focuses mainly on body condition, sensitivities related to cold, and the prevention of injuries in a sporty dog. A standard veterinary follow-up, careful observation of the skin, and good lifestyle hygiene are often enough to keep this dog in shape.
Hip dysplasia : Like many dogs, the Pharaoh Hound may have a joint malformation that promotes pain and osteoarthritis, especially in cases of overweight.
Eye conditions : An ophthalmological examination of breeding dogs and monitoring of tearing or vision remain useful.
Otitis and skin allergies : Itching, redness, or dirty ears must be checked, especially if the dog works in cover.
Climate
Cold and heat tolerance
The Pharaoh Hound tolerates heat very well when it has water, shade and suitable exertion, but it is clearly less comfortable in cold or damp weather. In winter, outings must be adjusted and additional protection may be useful for the most sensitive individuals.
Weight
Tendency to gain weight
The Pharaoh Hound easily gains weight if it is too sedentary or overfed. The ribs must remain palpable. Weigh regularly and adjust the ration, especially after sterilization.
Daily life
Good habits to keep it healthy
- Maintain a stable weight and good musculature.
- Adapt the effort and recovery in this athletic dog.
- Protect the dog from damp cold and bad weather.
- Have regular veterinary follow-up and monitor the skin, paw pads and general condition.
Vaccination
Pharaoh Hound vaccines: vaccination schedule
Which vaccines for a Pharaoh Hound? Like all dogs, the Pharaoh Hound receives essential vaccines from 8 weeks old: CHPPi (core vaccine) and Leptospirosis. The puppy primary vaccination for Pharaoh Hound is given in several injections 4 weeks apart, followed by a first booster at 1 year. Depending on its lifestyle (hunting, hiking, boarding, travel, region), your veterinarian may complete the protocol with vaccines against Rabies, Kennel cough, Piroplasmosis, Lyme disease and Leishmaniasis.
| Vaccine | Primary series | First booster | Then | Who for? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CHPPi (core vaccine)Core Distemper, Rubarth hepatitis, parvovirosis and parainfluenza | 8 weeks · 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | All pets |
LeptospirosisCore Leptospirosis (bacterium transmitted by rodent urine and stagnant water) | 8 weeks · 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | All pets |
RabiesLifestyle-based Rabies | 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | Mandatory for travel abroad, categorized dogs, most boarding kennels and shows |
Kennel coughLifestyle-based Bordetella bronchiseptica and parainfluenza | 8 weeks | 1 year | every year | Dogs attending boarding kennels, daycares, dog clubs and shows |
PiroplasmosisLifestyle-based Tick-borne babesiosis | 5 months · 6 months | 1 year | every year | Hunting dogs, dogs living in rural or wooded areas, dogs highly exposed to ticks |
Lyme diseaseLifestyle-based Tick-borne borreliosis | 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | Hiking dogs, hunting dogs, forest areas of the East and the Center |
LeishmaniasisLifestyle-based Leishmaniasis transmitted by sandflies | 6 months | 1 year and 6 months | every year | Dogs living or staying in the South of France, Corsica and the Mediterranean basin |
Adult Pharaoh Hound vaccine boosters are annual for leptospirosis and rabies; for distemper, hepatitis, and parvovirus, a booster every three years is often sufficient after the first booster. Your veterinarian will adjust the schedule to your dog’s actual risk.
Which boosters for your Pharaoh Hound?
Enter your companion’s age: we list the vaccines to do now and the next boosters.
Adopting well
Adopting a healthy Pharaoh Hound
Before breeding, request the relevant evaluations (hips, elbows, eyes, heart depending on the line) and a recent clinical examination. For a companion Pharaoh Hound, an annual check-up with monitoring of weight, teeth and locomotion remains essential.
This information is provided for guidance only and does not replace a veterinarian’s advice. If you have any concerns about your pet’s health, consult a professional.
