Comparison: Greyhound and Pharaoh Hound

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

Greyhound
Photo: Vincent Eisfeld, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Pharaoh Hound
Photo: Frank Vincentz, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
GreyhoundPharaoh Hound
FCI group10. Sighthounds5. Spitz and primitive types
Country of originUnited KingdomMalta
CategoryGiantLarge
Height at withers68–76 cm53–63 cm
Weight27–40 kg18–27 kg
Life span10–14 years12–14 years
Recognition features
  • Aerodynamic lean build with a deep chest
  • Short smooth coat, rose ears
  • Long, sabre-like tail
  • Tan to chestnut coat with white markings and a blushing nose and ears
  • Lean, elegant build with long legs
  • Large erect ears
CoatShort, fine, close coat.Short, glossy coat; tan to chestnut with white markings.
PurposeAn ancient British sighthound for racing and hare coursing; the fastest dog, over 65 km/h.A Maltese national breed used for rabbit hunting; resembles ancient Egyptian depictions.

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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.