Comparison: Pharaoh Hound and Sloughi

Pharaoh Hound and Sloughi 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
Sloughi
Photo: Dr. Sabine Schlenkrich, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Pharaoh HoundSloughi
FCI group5. Spitz and primitive types10. Sighthounds
Country of originMaltaMorocco
CategoryLargeLarge
Height at withers53–63 cm61–72 cm
Weight18–27 kg–
Life span12–14 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
  • Very lean, elegant sighthound with a short smooth coat in sandy to red-sand shades
  • Gentle, slightly sad, nostalgic expression of large dark eyes
  • Flat ribs, a long raised sternum and a thin tail ending in an accentuated curve
CoatShort, glossy coat; tan to chestnut with white markings.Very short, dense and fine. Colour from light sand through all shades to red sand (fawn), with or without a black mask, black mantle, black brindling or black overlay.
PurposeA Maltese national breed used for rabbit hunting; resembles ancient Egyptian depictions.A North African sighthound used for hunting that also appreciates home comforts and is devoted to its master.

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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.