Australian Shepherd vs Pharaoh Hound
Compare Australian Shepherd and Pharaoh Hound: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Australian Shepherd
VS
Pharaoh Hound
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Australian Shepherd
Pharaoh Hound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
Height
46 – 58 cm
53 – 64 cm
Weight
14 – 29 kg
20 – 25 kg
Life Expectancy
13 – 16 years
12 – 14 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Australian Shepherd
Easy to Train
Medium
Pharaoh Hound
Medium
Summary
About Australian Shepherd
The Australian Shepherd is a medium, athletic herding dog, highly intelligent and energetic. Loyal and people oriented, it bonds closely and needs substantial daily exercise, training, and mental work. Its striking, weather resistant coat and varied eye colors add to its appeal.
About Pharaoh Hound
An elegant, medium-sized dog from Malta with a reddish-brown coat, large upright ears, and amber eyes. Its background as a rabbit hunter is reflected in its speed and strong prey drive. The Pharaoh Hound is friendly, affectionate, and playful, but also independent. It needs daily exercise, mental stimulation, and safe opportunities to run. Its coat is easy to care for, though it may need a warm dog coat in winter.
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