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Pharaoh Hound Size Calculator
How big will my Pharaoh Hound get? Predict adult weight and track your puppy's development.
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After your estimate
First-year playbook for Pharaoh Hound puppy parents
Pharaoh Hound puppies are Mediterranean rabbit hounds with a famous blush and soft expression. Your growth chart pairs with sighthound recall homework, heat planning, and training that respects independence without letting it become “selective hearing.”
After the projection
Pharaoh Hounds are medium, athletic rabbit hounds; rangy teens are common and the curve is a trend across weeks, not one post-zoom weigh-in.
Short coat shows condition honestly; hands-on ribs monthly still catch drift your eye might miss.
When growth eases, treat drift climbs if sprint outlets shrink but kitchen snacks stay generous.
- Weigh every 2 to 3 weeks on the same scale.
- Monthly photos from above; athlete shape changes with season and training.
- Log treats; hounds invoice every jackpot rep.
- Discuss patella and thyroid education with your vet per breeder notes.
Reading growth on a Pharaoh Hound
Heat and sun on dark or red pigment need planning—shade, water, and cooler walk windows beat heroic midday miles.
They learn when cooperation pays; measured meals keep motivation high without thickening the waist.
Teen listening dips are normal; simplify criteria, raise reinforcement rate, end on wins.
- Measure food by weight; scoop error moves the curve on motivated athletes.
- Recall on long line for life; chase drive does not negotiate with traffic.
- Soft bedding; lean athletes feel hard floors.
- Avoid repetitive high jumps on hard surfaces while growth plates are open.
What changes month to month
Puppyhood is not one stage. It is a stack of different problems and wins. Use this like a timeline, not a rigid rulebook.
- Phase 18 to 12 weeks: Maltese baby
Routine, gentle handling, calm exposure.
- Crate and potty rhythm.
- Feet, ears, mouth handling with food.
- Socialization at easy distances.
- Start markers indoors.
- Limit reckless jumping while bones mature.
- Phase 23 to 6 months: coordination
Leash and recall foundations.
- Reward check-ins.
- Long line work when appropriate.
- Short reps, many rounds daily.
- Continue stable-dog greetings.
- Introduce calm alone-time in tiny increments.
- Phase 36 to 14 months: teenage Pharaoh Hound
Channel speed safely.
- Safe zoom space on soft footing.
- Never off-leash near traffic or loose wildlife.
- Watch weight as growth slows.
- Mental games daily; nose and brain need work, not only legs.
- Early help if reactivity appears.
- Phase 414 to 24 months: young adult
Partnership matures.
- Exercise duration and intensity per veterinary guidance; heat tolerance stays individual.
- Keep measuring meals; athlete appetite outlasts puppy growth.
- Continue recall practice for life—trust is built in reps, not hope.
- Discuss prevention your vet recommends as young adulthood settles.
- Maintain dental and nail care; comfortable feet matter on rocky ground.
Start with these for your Pharaoh Hound
We picked these products to help you take better care of your dog day to day, from a more comfortable place to sleep to safer walks, easier feeding, and the right setup at home. Each category is narrowed to options that are highly rated and make sense for your dog's size and stage.
Daily care
Feeding, exercise, training, home setup, and prevention. Each block is written for people who just checked their puppy’s weight curve.
Feeding Pharaoh Hound puppies
Your veterinarian sets calories for steady growth; Mediterranean athletes need fuel without padding.
Measured meals make training honest.
Transition foods over ~7 days unless your vet directs otherwise.
- Cap daily treat budget; log training jackpots.
- Ask before supplements marketed for joints or coat.
- Some individuals run lean; your vet confirms healthy condition versus underweight.
Exercise and heat
Short bursts plus sniff walks beat mindless laps; bored hounds get creative.
End before exhaustion or frantic panting.
Favor cooler walk windows in hot weather; blush is cute, heat stroke is not.
- Stop if limping or if the next day is sore.
- Carry water on warm outings.
- Leash outside unless fully secured; independence plus speed is risky.
Training hound athletes
Make cooperation the easy path; nagging teaches selective hearing.
Socialization includes novel surfaces and sounds at comfortable distances.
Teach mat settle so the house has an off switch.
- Calm sits before doors open.
- Muzzle conditioning with positive methods only if your team recommends safer handling.
- Early help if fear, sound sensitivity, or reactivity appears.
Home structure
Six-foot fence reality check; athletic hounds assess gaps you forgot.
Rotate enrichment—scent boxes, chews, food puzzles.
- Gates when unsupervised.
- Trash secured.
- Cat and small pet introductions need plans; prey interest is heritage.
Preventive care
Patella and thyroid topics appear in breed programs; your vet personalizes screening and timing.
Dental tolerance training while young pays off for life.
Parasite control should match your region and lifestyle.
- Weight log at visits.
- Video limping, lethargy, or coat changes that worry you.
- Breeder screening notes on file.
When to call your veterinarian
If you are unsure, call your veterinarian, especially with puppies. This list is not complete and does not cover every situation. It is a general reminder of signs many clinics want to hear about.
- Collapse during or after exercise.
- Non-weight-bearing lameness or severe pain.
- Heat distress—distress panting, vomiting, staggering; emergency.
- Severe vomiting or diarrhea with lethargy.
- Eye injury, squinting, or sudden vision change.
- Bloat signs: painful swollen belly, unproductive retching, restless pacing; emergency.
General educational information only. It is not medical advice and does not replace an exam or treatment plan from a licensed veterinarian. Estimates and tips cannot diagnose illness or emergencies; contact your vet with any health concerns.
Breed Overview
About the Pharaoh Hound
Smart, active, and noble
Group
Hound
Size Category
Medium
Lifespan
12-14 years
Full Maturity
15 months
Temperament Traits
AffectionateIntelligentActiveNoblePlayfulTrainable
Growth & Height Benchmarks
Expected Adult Weight
45-55lbs
Typical Male
45-55 lbs
23-25" tall
Typical Female
45-55 lbs
21-24" tall
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Breed history
Where Pharaoh Hounds come from
Pharaoh Hounds are the national dog of Malta (Kelb tal-Fenek), refined as a keen sight-and-scent hunter of rabbit over rocky terrain.
They combine sighthound chase with hound voice and humor.
Modern Pharaoh Hounds are family dogs; off-leash near roads or loose wildlife is gambling.
How the Pharaoh Hound calculator works
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It uses age and current weight
The calculator uses your puppy's current age and weight to estimate adult size. Because puppies grow fastest early on and then slow down as they mature, the estimate adjusts for the stage of growth your Pharaoh Hound is in.
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It compares against typical breed growth
Pharaoh Hounds are usually close to full size by around 15 months. As your puppy gets older and more of its growth is already complete, the estimate usually becomes more reliable.
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It checks the estimate against the usual range
Most adult Pharaoh Hounds fall within a typical weight range of 45-55 lbs. You can use the calculator for younger puppies, but estimates are usually more accurate after about 12 weeks.
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