Pharaoh Hound

Brushing Routine

Brush weekly with a rubber curry brush or grooming mitt. Their short, glossy coat is extremely low-maintenance and lies close to the body. A soft chamois cloth after brushing adds an impressive natural sheen. Shedding is minimal -- a quick weekly session is truly sufficient.

Bathing Tips

Bathe every 8-12 weeks with a gentle, hypoallergenic shampoo. Their coat is naturally clean and odor-free, requiring very infrequent bathing. Warm water is essential -- they are thin-skinned and feel the cold. Dry thoroughly and quickly.

Common Issues

• Thin, sensitive skin that cuts and scrapes easily
• Anesthesia sensitivity requiring specialized veterinary care
• Sunburn on the nose and ear tips (their signature blushing shows skin sensitivity)
• Cold intolerance due to minimal body fat and thin coat
• Calluses on pressure points from their lean build

Extend Your Grooming Results

Apply pet-safe sunscreen on the nose and ear tips before extended sun exposure. Their unique ability to blush means the skin is reactive -- watch for irritation signs during grooming. A chamois cloth rubdown every few days maintains their stunning natural sheen. Provide soft bedding to prevent calluses.

Seasonal Care

Minimal shedding year-round. Houston summers are well-tolerated due to their Mediterranean heritage, but protect the nose from sunburn. Winter requires a well-fitted coat or jacket for outdoor walks. Their thin skin and minimal body fat make cold weather genuinely uncomfortable.

Maintenance Schedule

Weekly grooming mitt rubdown, chamois cloth as desired, bath every 8-12 weeks, nail trim every 3-4 weeks, ear cleaning biweekly, sunscreen application for outdoor activities. Professional groom every 10-12 weeks.