# Pharaoh Hound

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## Basic Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Species | Dog |
| Origin | Malta |
| Size Category | Medium |

## Vital Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight Range | 20–25 kg |
| Height Range | 53–64 cm |
| Lifespan | 11–14 years |
| Puppy/Kitten Stage Ends | 12 months |
| Senior Age Threshold | 7 years |

## Puppy/Kitten Development
- **Neonatal Weight**: 300–450 g

## Adult Preventive Care
- **Exercise Needs**: 60-90 min/day, vigorous running, brisk walking, and engaging activities like agility or lure coursing
- **Grooming**: Weekly brushing, occasional bathing, regular teeth brushing, nail trimming, and ear cleaning
- **Annual Exam Focus**: Eye examination (PRA), orthopedic evaluation (hips, elbows, patellas), cancer screening (hemangiosarcoma, mast cell tumors, mammary cancer), thyroid function

## Health Predispositions
| Condition | Onset Stage | Risk | Hereditary | Screening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip Dysplasia | adult | medium | Yes | Yes |
| Elbow Dysplasia | adult | medium | Yes | Yes |
| Patellar Luxation | adult | medium | Yes | Yes |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) | adult | medium | Yes | Yes |
| Cancer (Hemangiosarcoma, Mast Cell Tumors) | senior | medium | Yes | Yes |

## Obesity Management
- **Risk Level**: Low
- **Ideal BCS**: 4/9
- **Daily Activity Target**: 60 minutes

## Breeding & Genetics
- **Litter Size**: 4–6
- **Dystocia Risk**: Low
- **CHIC Required Tests**: Hip Dysplasia (OFA or PennHIP), Eye Examination (CAER), Patellar Luxation, Thyroid Evaluation, Autoimmune thyroiditis

## Behavioral Ethogram
- **Locomotion**: Sprinting, free easy movement, jumping, graceful trotting
- **Social**: Playful interactions, affectionate greeting, tail wagging, leaning against owners
- **Comfort**: Resting in soft places, sunbathing, self-grooming
- **Stress/Displacement**: Whining, pacing, panting, lip licking, avoiding eye contact
- **Breed-Specific**: Blushing (nose and ears flush pink when excited), high prey drive, independent thinking

## Vocalization Baseline
- **Types**: Bark, bay, howl, whine
- **Frequency Range**: 100-2000 Hz
- **Tendency**: Moderate

## Emotional Wellbeing
- **Anxiety Proneness**: Moderate
- **Top Triggers**: Separation from owner, lack of exercise/boredom, loud noises/changes in routine
- **Separation Anxiety Risk**: Moderate
- **Calming Interventions**: Desensitization, counterconditioning, positive reinforcement training, providing a safe space, adequate exercise
- **Cognitive Dysfunction Risk**: Moderate

## AI Communication Decoding
- **AI-Trainable Signals**: Blushing (nose and ears flush pink when excited), tail position, ear position, whining
- **Context-Dependent Vocalizations**: Barking when alerting, whining for contact/comfort, baying/howling during play or excitement
- **Interspecies Communication**: High prey drive towards small animals (cats, pocket pets), requires slow and proper introductions, generally good with other dogs

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