Comparison: Pharaoh Hound and Thai Ridgeback Dog

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

	Pharaoh Hound	Thai Ridgeback Dog
FCI group	5. Spitz and primitive types	5. Spitz and primitive types
Country of origin	Malta	Thailand
Category	Large	Large
Height at withers	53–63 cm	–
Weight	18–27 kg	–
Life span	12–14 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	Ridge of hair growing in the opposite direction along the back Medium-sized muscular dog with triangular, firmly pricked ears Short smooth coat in red, black, blue or very light fawn (isabella)
Coat	Short, glossy coat; tan to chestnut with white markings.	Short and smooth; the ridge is formed by hair growing in the opposite direction; solid red, black, blue or very light fawn (isabella).
Purpose	A Maltese national breed used for rabbit hunting; resembles ancient Egyptian depictions.	Thai hunting and companion dog that also escorted carts and watched houses; short-coated with a distinctive ridge.

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