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[iwantapharaoh]

hello everyone! my names amanda and i am 18 years old. i live in bowling green kentucky. i have never owned my own dog before, but i was raised in a home where rottwhilers (sp) were bred and treated as family. after a ton of research i decided that i truely do want a pharaoh hound. the other dogs that i were considering are also sighthounds such as whippets and grey hounds (italin) if anyone can help me out finding a pharaoh hound breeder i would be very greatful! i know alot about the breed but i dont know harley anything about dog training, and ordinary care, besides feed them (what food?) water them, and walk them

[PitBullie09]

Welcome. You have come to the right place to learn.. I will search for breeders for you.

[iwantapharaoh]

thank you for searching for me. i have tried and i didnt have any luck. maybe you will have better luck than me.

[gaddylovesdogs]

Welcome! I recognize you from chaz. We've got a sighthound person here, come on GG!

[ChiChi]

WELCOME! you have deff. stumbbled upon the greates place you can learn about dogs (we love our Furbabys SOOO MUCH it is kinda scary! lol) the Pharoh Hound is a Beautiful dog! and it is AWESOME that you have done your reaserch!! unfourtuneately i cant help you with locating a breeder (i am trying to find one myself! LOL) but i am sure some one can, in fact there are breeders on here that may help you out with this.... but i hope you find your lifelong friend soon!! and once again WELCOME ABOARD!!!

[iwantapharaoh]

oh really. i would love to meet the sighthound person!

[iwantapharaoh]

i have contacted a breeder in TN but they have not gotten back with me yet. (crys)

[PitBullie09]

http://puppydogweb.com/caninebreeds/ads/pharaoh.htm -TN (Maybe thats the one u contacted)

http://www.talsannat.com/ -TX

[iwantapharaoh]

thank you southren girl.

[eskilady]

There is a lady in the Ct area that shows Pharoah Hounds and she would probably be able to tell you where to get one. Her name is Robin Lutwinas and she lives near Enfield, CT. She has some beautiful dogs and had a litter at our last show - they were gorgeous!!

[Carrie]

Welcome. The only advice I can give you is to not be in a big hurry. Spend some time reading our breeding forum, the stickies on top and the other discussions. Go to the AKC site and see what you can find out. It's always good to go to shows and talk to people there. Anyone can put up a handsome website and say all the right things, but that doesn't prove that they are a responsible breeder who will put out good, healthy, conformationally correct, good temperamented dogs. Reputable breeders often have waiting lists for their litters. If you can find a puppy right off the bat or if there's an add in the newspaper, it is most likely an irrepuptable breeder and you want to stay clear of them. It takes lots of patience and time before getting a pup. I would spend some time learning about training, socializing, nutrition and behavior before even starting to look at dogs to buy. Be patient. You'll be glad you were.

I'm so glad you've joined us.

[PitBullie09]

Im not sure If you are intrested in Pharaoh Hound mix in shelters, but i thought I would post some in case..

http://www.petfinder.com/pet.cgi?act...=0&tmpl=&stat=

[GreenleafGreyhound]

Hehe, I guess I'm the sighthound person My name is Sophie and I own/am enslaved by a Greyhound and a Pekingese.

Have you visited any shows lately? Rotties are very different from most sighthounds. As you probably know, they're the rough and tumble kind who could stand gruff handling. I'll let you know right now that most sighthounds are extremely sensitive. Most also do not thrive on human contact, and my Grey gets scared if you give a firm, loud NO. Read: They're independant and sensitive- both emotionally and physically. Almost all sighthounds have thinner skin than usual. My Grey always comes back from the dog park with little nicks on the inside of her thigh. If she sunbathes on the decks, she sometimes develops sores on her stomach and elbows. They require 110% positive reinforcement. I'm not sure how your family raised Rotties, but I know some people choose to use pinch/prong collars on their dogs. With a Rottie's tough neck, this is no problem at all. But I wouldn't even think of using a prong collar on my Grey's neck. For one thing, sighthounds are generally easy to train once you find their motivation. A simple martingale and a clicker and treats should take you a loooooong way.

Exercise: Whooboy, this is a fun topic (I'm serious!). One thing I'm very greytful for is lure coursing. Although it is a strenuous sport with A LOT (I repeat: A LOT) of risks, it's fun and invigorating. As soon as the dog develops the muscles and stamina fit for lure coursing, you can take your AKC reg'd Pharaoh hound and let it loose on the field. However, it does need to be box trained and you need to learn how to hand slip. On top of that, the dog needs to be gradually introduced to the field. Sighthounds have been bred to run and not stop and think about it. Thus, your dog will keep running even if it tears a muscle or shatters its hock. Some food for thought

As for feeding, I always recommend a high quality kibble or a raw diet. High quality kibbles include California Natural, Canidae, Innova, Karma, Azmira, Wysong, Wellness, Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul, Pinnacle, Fromm, Solid Gold. I know I'm forgetting a whole bunch of brands, so forgive me. I posted in reply to your other topic regarding breeders. Five words: Pharaoh Hound Club of America. Hope this helps and keep us updated!

[iwantapharaoh]

thanks for the input guys. i dont want a pharaoh anytime soon. maybe in a couple of years. i have plently of time to lean about them.

[Global Paw]

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