Comparison: Pharaoh Hound and Rhodesian Ridgeback

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

Pharaoh Hound
Photo: Frank Vincentz, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Photo: Daira Signum Canis, CC BY 3.0, source
Pharaoh HoundRhodesian Ridgeback
FCI group5. Spitz and primitive types6. Scent hounds and related breeds
Country of originMaltaSouth Africa
CategoryLargeLarge
Height at withers53–63 cm61–69 cm
Weight18–27 kg32–36 kg
Life span12–14 years10–12 years
Recognition features
  • Tan to chestnut coat with white markings and a blushing nose and ears
  • Lean, elegant build with long legs
  • Large erect ears
  • A ridge of hair growing in the opposite direction along the back
  • Short wheaten to red coat
  • Muscular, athletic build
CoatShort, glossy coat; tan to chestnut with white markings.Short, dense, sleek glossy coat; light wheaten to red wheaten.
PurposeA Maltese national breed used for rabbit hunting; resembles ancient Egyptian depictions.A southern African hunting dog used to track lions and game; hence the ´lion 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.