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Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Silken Windhound vs Pharaoh Hound Comparison - Dog breed selector: Corgi or Silken or Pharaoh? Find the right dog for you

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Name Pembroke Welsh Corgi Silken Windhound Pharaoh Hound
OriginsWales flagWales United States flagUnited States Malta flagMalta
Group Pastoral / Herding Dogs Hunting Dogs Hunting Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Corgi
Pem
Pembroke
Silken Pharaoh
Kelb Tal-Fenek
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Silken Windhound vs Pharaoh Hound breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Silken Windhound vs Pharaoh Hound Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Pembroke Welsh Corgi or Silken Windhound or Pharaoh Hound? Which is the smallest dog, Pembroke Welsh Corgi or Silken Windhound or Pharaoh Hound?
Small Medium Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Pembroke Welsh Corgi or Silken Windhound or Silken Windhound? Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Silken Windhound vs Pharaoh Hound weight comparison:
Male: 24-31 pounds (10-14 kg), Female: 24-28 pounds (11-13 kg) Female: 22-45 pounds (10-20 kg), Male: 33-55 pounds (15-25 kg) 45-55 pounds (20-25 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 27.5 pounds (12 kg), Female: 26 pounds (12 kg) Female: 33.5 pounds (15 kg), Male: 44 pounds (20 kg) 50 pounds (22.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Pembroke Welsh Corgi or Silken Windhound or Pharaoh Hound? Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Silken Windhound vs Pharaoh Hound height comparison:
Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 10-11 inches (25-28 cm) 18-23.5 inches (46-60 cm) Male: 23-25 inches (59-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm) 18-23.5 inches (53 cm) Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)

Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Silken Windhound vs Pharaoh Hound Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Pembroke Welsh Corgi or Silken Windhound or Pharaoh Hound? Which is more expensive?
$1000-$2000 $800-$1000 $1800-$2000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Pembroke Welsh Corgi or Silken Windhound or Pharaoh Hound?
Very frequent: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is quite easy to get.
Average: The Silken Windhound is a commonly available dog breed.
Frequent: The Pharaoh Hound is easier than average to get.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Silken Windhound vs Pharaoh Hound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Silken Windhound vs Pharaoh Hound intelligence:
Very smart: Pembroke Welsh Corgi is an excellent dog breed.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Smart: The Pharaoh Hound dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Silken Windhound vs Pharaoh Hound trainability comparison.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are quite easy to train.
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Silken Windhound dogs are easy to train.
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Pharaoh Hound dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Pembroke Welsh Corgi or Silken Windhound or Pharaoh Hound?
Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are average watchdogs.
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Silken Windhound dogs are not the best watchdogs.
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Pharaoh Hound dogs are not the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Pembroke Welsh Corgi or Silken Windhound or Pharaoh Hound? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Silken Windhound dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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Pharaoh Hound dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Silken Windhound vs Pharaoh Hound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Pembroke Welsh Corgi or Silken Windhound or Pharaoh Hound? Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Silken Windhound vs Pharaoh Hound behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Going
Cheerful
Playful
Loving
Friendly
Affectionate
Trusting
Companionable
Familiar
Active
Playful
Intelligent
Affectionate
Sociable
Trainable
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: Pharaoh Hound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Silken Windhound vs Pharaoh Hound?
High: Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Silken Windhound dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average to High: Pharaoh Hound dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Silken Windhound vs Pharaoh Hound social needs comparison:
Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are a social breed.
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Silken Windhound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Pharaoh Hound dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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The wanderlust potential of the Silken Windhound is strong enough to escape from home.
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The wanderlust potential of the Pharaoh Hound is strong enough to escape from home.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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Silken Windhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Pharaoh Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Silken Windhound vs Pharaoh Hound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Silken Windhound vs Pharaoh Hound playfulness comparison:
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a playful breed.
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Average: Silken Windhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Average: Pharaoh Hounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Silken Windhound vs Pharaoh Hound?
A lot: Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a particularly loud breed.
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Low to Average: The Silken Windhound rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Pharaoh Hound rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Pembroke Welsh Corgi or Silken Windhound or Pharaoh Hound?
Very house-friendly dog the Pembroke Welsh Corgi breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Silken Windhound breed.
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Pharaoh Hound indoors.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Silken Windhound vs Pharaoh Hound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Silken Windhound dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Pharaoh Hound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Pembroke Welsh Corgi or Silken Windhound or Pharaoh Hound?
Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Pharaoh Hound dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Silken Windhound vs Pharaoh Hound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Pembroke Welsh Corgi or Silken Windhound or Pharaoh Hound?

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Pembroke Welsh Corgi bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Silken Windhound bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Pharaoh Hound bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Silken Windhound has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Pharaoh Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Silken Windhound vs Pharaoh Hound mouthiness comparison:
Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Silken Windhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Pharaoh Hound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Silken Windhound vs Pharaoh Hound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Silken Windhound vs Pharaoh Hound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Silken Windhound vs Pharaoh Hound?
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Silken Windhounds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Pharaoh Hounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Silken Windhound vs Pharaoh Hound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Silken Windhound vs Pharaoh Hound health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Patent Ductus Arteriosis
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Epilepsy
Intervertebral Disk Disease
Retinal Dysplasia
Degenerative Myelopathy
Cystinuria
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Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The Silken Windhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Frequent
The Pharaoh Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Life Expectancy
Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Silken Windhound vs Pharaoh Hound lifespan comparison. How long do Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Silken Windhound and Pharaoh Hound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Pembroke Welsh Corgi: 13 years
16-20 years
The average lifespan of Silken Windhound: 18 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Pharaoh Hound: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Silken Windhound vs Pharaoh Hound?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Silken Windhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers warm weather
Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates.
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Silken Windhound vs Pharaoh Hound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Pembroke Welsh Corgi or Silken Windhound or Pharaoh Hound? Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Silken Windhound vs Pharaoh Hound energy level comparison:
Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Silken Windhound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Pharaoh Hound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Silken Windhound vs Pharaoh Hound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Pembroke Welsh Corgi or Silken Windhound or Pharaoh Hound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Silken Windhound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Pharaoh Hound dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Pembroke Welsh Corgi or Silken Windhound or Pharaoh Hound?
Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Silken Windhound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Pharaoh Hound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Silken Windhound vs Pharaoh Hound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Pembroke Welsh Corgi or Silken Windhound or Pharaoh Hound?
1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Silken Windhound vs Pharaoh Hound weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Pembroke Welsh Corgi's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Low: The Silken Windhound has good luck with genetics.
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Average: The Pharaoh Hound has an average risk for obesity.
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Silken Windhound vs Pharaoh Hound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Silken Windhound vs Pharaoh Hound coat comparison:
Fluffy Silky Shiny
Colors
What are the original Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Silken Windhound and Pharaoh Hound color?
Red
Fawn
Sable
Black & Tan
Black
Gray
Tan
Red
White
Silver
Brown
Tan
Red
White
Golden
Chestnut
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Pembroke Welsh Corgi or Silken Windhound or Pharaoh Hound? Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Silken Windhound vs Pharaoh Hound grooming comparison:
Easy to groom: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Silken Windhound requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Pharaoh Hound requires minimal grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Pembroke Welsh Corgi or Silken Windhound or Pharaoh Hound? Pembroke Welsh Corgi or Silken Windhound or {name3 shedding:
Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are heavy shedders.
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Silken Windhound dogs shed moderately.
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Pharaoh Hound dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Pembroke Welsh Corgi or Silken Windhound or Pharaoh Hound?
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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2-3 weeks
Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Hypoallergenic
Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Silken Windhound vs Pharaoh Hound hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Silken Windhound vs Pharaoh Hound?

Low 🔽

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Silken Windhound has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Pharaoh Hound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Silken Windhound is an average drooler.
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The Pharaoh Hound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Silken Windhound vs Pharaoh Hound Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Silken Windhound dogs are generally with other pets.
Pharaoh Hound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Pembroke Welsh Corgi or Silken Windhound or Pharaoh Hound? Which dog is more friendly?
Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Pharaoh Hound dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Pembroke Welsh Corgi or Silken Windhound or Pharaoh Hound?
Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Silken Windhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Pharaoh Hound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Pembroke Welsh Corgi or Silken Windhound or Pharaoh Hound?
Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Pharaoh Hound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Pembroke Welsh Corgi or Silken Windhound or Pharaoh Hound?
Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Pharaoh Hound dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Silken Windhound vs Pharaoh Hound?
Yes
Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Silken Windhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Pharaoh Hound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Pembroke Welsh Corgi is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Silken Windhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Pharaoh Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Pembroke Welsh Corgis are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Silken Windhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pharaoh Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Silken Windhound vs Pharaoh Hound As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Pembroke Welsh Corgi or Silken Windhound or Pharaoh Hound? Which is better for autism?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be a search and rescue dog?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Silken Windhound vs Pharaoh Hound?

Not really

Pembroke Welsh Corgi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Silken Windhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Pharaoh Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Fighting Dog / Military Dog

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Silken Windhound vs Pharaoh Hound Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Pembroke Welsh Corgi and Silken Windhound and Pharaoh Hound have?
6-7 puppies 4-6 puppies 6-8 puppies

Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Silken Windhound vs Pharaoh Hound Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Herding breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1983 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Not recognized by FCI. Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry
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