Cão Do Faraó

Health

In general, they are dogs in good health and will hardly give their parents headaches. It is important that his diet is prescribed by a veterinarian, as some dogs of this breed suffer from food allergies. Do not give up the daily exercises of approximately 30 minutes, as the Pharaoh Hound has a lot of energy to spend.

Curiosities

An artifact from 4000 BC shows two dogs in the shape of a pharaoh's hound hunting gazelles; a dog resembling the Pharaoh's Hound was often depicted as the companion of kings and nobles in ancient Egyptian art. A letter dated to the 19th Dynasty of Egypt mentions a long-tailed red dog whose face glows like a god, a no doubt reference to the breed's habit of blushing.

Intelligence

They love an invitation to play and are always excited, many parents train their dogs to smile and this can be achieved without much difficulty. He likes to bark in various situations: when strangers arrive, he suspects danger and when he feels pushed to the side. The walks should only be with guides, even if you are used to their commands, the hunting instinct can speak louder and he will shoot after prey.

Temperament

He is a bit temperamental, since while he loves being in contact with his family, he makes it clear that he likes to keep his independent side, only an overwhelming passion will make him give up his will to always follow the path you choose. Do not leave him alone for a long time, as he is averse to solitude. His intelligence allows him to decipher the feelings of family members and this is reflected in the animal's behavior.

Lifetime

The pharaonic canine lives, on average, between 11 and 14 years.