08 Pharaoh Hound Faults
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This article is from the Pharaoh Hounds Breed FAQ, by KayDurr@BIHS.NET (Kay Durr) with numerous contributions by others.
08 Pharaoh Hound Faults
The Pharaoh Hound is not a dog for everyone. With his extreme
intelligence, special understanding and care is required. They look at
each situation presented to them as a challenge & they are always
thinking up new ways to get the best of you. To date there are not
really any certified health problems in common through out the breed.
To keep this in check, conscientious breeders will have all their
breeding stock checked for problems, such as hip dysplasia. Other than
those already mentioned above, here are a few others:
Barking - This is called "giving tongue" when they are hunting. At
other times it can be called a nuisance. Generally Pharaohs only bark
to alert their owners of intruders or such. But, those that are bored
and/or alone for extended periods of time , like while you are at
work, may become troublesome, and give vent to their voices. A pet for
your dog may solve this problem. Proper "when to bark/not to bark"
training is also required. Keep your Pharaoh busy and they won't have
time to bark or be destructive.
Coprophagia - A trait that still rears its ugly head. This is stool
eating. It is NOT because your dog needs something in their diet. This
breed has not been domesticated for that long a period of time, and in
the wilds, the dogs had to hide their trails to protect their young.
As such, they would eat their droppings so that they could not be
tracked. The only cure is to clean up after your dog immediately after
it does its business, thus avoiding this becoming a habit. Once it is
there, it is very difficult to break.
Allergies - This is a common problem in almost all breeds. Just be
alert to any problems your dog may encounter. Be sure to check with
your breeder for any predisposition to allergies.
Sensitivity - anesthesia being the worst. It is recommended that only
isoflorane be used when required for surgery. Flea control is best
handled with products containing pyrethins or d-Limonene.
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