Comparison: Pharaoh Hound and Whippet

Pharaoh Hound and Whippet 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
Whippet
Photo: Winky, CC BY 2.0, source
Pharaoh HoundWhippet
FCI group5. Spitz and primitive types10. Sighthounds
Country of originMaltaUnited Kingdom
CategoryLargeMedium
Height at withers53–63 cm44–51 cm
Weight18–27 kg12–15 kg
Life span12–14 years12–15 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
  • Medium sighthound, 44-51 cm
  • Short smooth coat of any colour
  • Rose ears
CoatShort, glossy coat; tan to chestnut with white markings.Short, fine coat, all colours.
PurposeA Maltese national breed used for rabbit hunting; resembles ancient Egyptian depictions.A smaller English sighthound bred for racing and rabbit coursing by miners; the ´poor man's racehorse´.

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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.