Comparison: Cirneco dell'Etna and Pharaoh Hound

Cirneco dell'Etna and Pharaoh Hound are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

	Cirneco dell'Etna	Pharaoh Hound
FCI group	5. Spitz and primitive types	5. Spitz and primitive types
Country of origin	Italy	Malta
Category	Medium	Large
Height at withers	–	53–63 cm
Weight	8–13 kg	18–27 kg
Life span	–	12–14 years
Recognition features	Elegant, slender primitive-type dog with high-set upright ears Sleek short fawn or fawn-and-white coat Long narrow skull and compact, muscular build	Tan to chestnut coat with white markings and a blushing nose and ears Lean, elegant build with long legs Large erect ears
Coat	Vitreous, dense; smooth on head, ears and legs, semi-long (about 2.5 cm) and sleek on body and tail; fawn in all shades or tan and white.	Short, glossy coat; tan to chestnut with white markings.
Purpose	Sicilian rabbit hunter of ancient origin; slender, fast and enduring.	A Maltese national breed used for rabbit hunting; resembles ancient Egyptian depictions.

Breed page: Cirneco dell'Etna · Breed page: Pharaoh Hound

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.