Comparison: Pharaoh Hound and Portuguese Podengo (Portuguese Warren Hound)

Pharaoh Hound and Portuguese Podengo (Portuguese Warren Hound) 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
Portuguese Podengo (Portuguese Warren Hound)
Photo: Rooge, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Pharaoh HoundPortuguese Podengo (Portuguese Warren Hound)
FCI group5. Spitz and primitive types5. Spitz and primitive types
Country of originMaltaPortugal
CategoryLargeMedium
Height at withers53–63 cm–
Weight18–27 kg4–30 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
  • Quadrangular pyramid-shaped head, erect ears and a sickle tail
  • Three sizes (small, medium, large) and two coats: smooth and wire
  • Yellow and fawn shades, with or without white
CoatShort, glossy coat; tan to chestnut with white markings.Two varieties: short and smooth, or long and wire, both of medium thickness without undercoat; yellow and fawn in all shades, with or without white markings.
PurposeA Maltese national breed used for rabbit hunting; resembles ancient Egyptian depictions.Portuguese hunting dog, watchdog and companion in three sizes; the small one served as ratter aboard Portuguese caravels.

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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.