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

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

Facts below are extracted verbatim field-values and section headings from the official AKC (American Kennel Club) & FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale) breed standard. The standard text is copyrighted by the respective registry; only factual data points and outline headings are quoted, not descriptive narrative. Source: https://www.akc.org / https://www.fci.be.

Facts (verbatim field values from the official standard)

• ORIGIN: Malta
• FCI-St. N° 248 / 09.08.1999
• FCI-CLASSIFICATION: Group 5 Spitz and primitive types.
• Coat: Short and glossy, ranging from fine and close to slightly harsh with no feathering.
• Color: Ranging from tan/rich, tan/chestnut with white markings allowed as follows: White tip on tail strongly desired.
• Temperament: Intelligent, friendly, affectionate and playful.

Standard outline (section headings)

• FEDERATION CYNOLOGIQUE INTERNATIONALE (AISBL)
• PHARAOH HOUND
• DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE OFFICIAL VALID
• CRANIAL REGION:
• FACIAL REGION:
• LIMBS
• FOREQUARTERS:
• HINDQUARTERS:
• COAT
• DISQUALIFYING FAULTS: