Pharaoh Hound vs Africanis Comparison – Which dog is better Pharaoh or Bantu Dog?

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Name	Pharaoh Hound	Africanis
Origins	Malta	South Africa
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Pharaoh Hound and Africanis. What other names are these breeds known by?	Pharaoh Kelb Tal-Fenek	Bantu Dog Hottentot Hunting Dog Khoikhoi Dog Tswana breed dog Umbwa Wa Ki-Shenzi Zulu Dog African Dog
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Pharaoh Hound and an Africanis. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Pharaoh Hound vs Africanis Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Pharaoh Hound or an Africanis? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Medium	Medium
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Pharaoh Hound and an Africanis. Which breed is heavier?	45-55 pounds (20-25 kg)	55-100 inches (25-45 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	50 pounds (22.5 kg)	55-100 inches (35 kg)
Height Which is taller, Pharaoh Hound or Africanis? Is a Pharaoh Hound taller than an Africanis?	Male: 23-25 inches (59-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm)	20-24 inches (50-60 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)	22 inches (55 cm)

Pharaoh Hound vs Africanis Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Pharaoh Hound and an Africanis. Which breed costs more?	$1800-$2000	$300-$500
Availability Which is easier to get, Pharaoh Hound or Africanis?	Frequent: The Pharaoh Hound is easier than average to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Pharaoh Hound vs Africanis Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Pharaoh Hound or an Africanis? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Smart: The Pharaoh Hound dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Africanis dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Pharaoh Hound or an Africanis? Compare training requirements.	Pharaoh Hound dogs are easy to train. See more.	Africanis dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Pharaoh Hound or an Africanis? Compare alertness levels.	Pharaoh Hound dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.	Africanis dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Pharaoh Hound or an Africanis? Compare territorial behaviors.	Pharaoh Hound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Africanis dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Pharaoh Hound vs Africanis Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Pharaoh Hound and an Africanis. How do their temperaments differ?	Active Playful Intelligent Affectionate Sociable Trainable	Independent Protective Friendly Affectionate Obedient Territorial Trainable Watchful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Pharaoh Hound vs Africanis?	Sensitive: Pharaoh Hound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Africanis dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Pharaoh Hound vs Africanis?	Average to High: Pharaoh Hound dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Africanis dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Pharaoh Hound vs Africanis social needs comparison:	Pharaoh Hound dogs are a social breed. See more.	Africanis dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Pharaoh Hound vs Africanis?	The wanderlust potential of the Pharaoh Hound is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Africanis dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Pharaoh Hound vs Africanis? Which can be better for hunting?	Pharaoh Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Africanis 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. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Pharaoh Hound vs Africanis Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Pharaoh Hound or an Africanis? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Low to Average: The Pharaoh Hound rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Africanis barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Pharaoh Hound or an Africanis? Compare play drive and energy.	Average: Pharaoh Hounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Africanis is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Pharaoh Hound or an Africanis? Compare living space needs.	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.	It is not recommended to keep the Africanis breed in the home.
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Pharaoh Hound vs Africanis Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Pharaoh Hound or an Africanis? Compare adaptability levels.	Pharaoh Hound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Africanis dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Pharaoh Hound or Africanis?	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.	Africanis 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.

Pharaoh Hound vs Africanis Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Pharaoh Hound or an Africanis? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Pharaoh Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Africanis has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Pharaoh Hound or an Africanis? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Pharaoh Hound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Africanis dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Pharaoh Hound or an Africanis? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Pharaoh Hound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Africanis bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Pharaoh Hound vs Africanis Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Pharaoh Hound or an Africanis? Compare average lifespans.	12-14 years The average lifespan of Pharaoh Hound: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Africanis: 11 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Pharaoh Hound or an Africanis? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Pharaoh Hound and an Africanis. Which breed is healthier?	Pharaoh Hounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	Africaniss tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Pharaoh Hound vs Africanis?	Frequent The Pharaoh Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The Africanis should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Pharaoh Hound vs Africanis? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Pharaoh Hound vs Africanis health problems comparison:	No data available	Cancer Dermoid Sinus Parvovirus Rabies

Pharaoh Hound vs Africanis Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Pharaoh Hound or an Africanis? Compare activity levels.	Pharaoh Hound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Africanis dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Pharaoh Hound vs Africanis exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Pharaoh Hound or Africanis? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Pharaoh Hound dogs have an average exercise need.	Africanis dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Pharaoh Hound or Africanis?	Pharaoh Hound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Africanis dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Pharaoh Hound vs Africanis Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Pharaoh Hound or an Africanis? Compare obesity risks.	Average: The Pharaoh Hound has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Africanis has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Which eats more: a Pharaoh Hound or an Africanis? Compare daily food needs.	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
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Pharaoh Hound vs Africanis Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Pharaoh Hound or an Africanis? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors What color variations exist for Pharaoh Hound and Africanis? Compare breed colors.	Tan Red White Golden Chestnut	Black Tan White Brown
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Pharaoh Hound or an Africanis? Compare maintenance needs.	Effortless: The Pharaoh Hound requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Africanis doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Pharaoh Hound or an Africanis? Compare drooling amounts.	The Pharaoh Hound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Africanis is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Pharaoh Hound or an Africanis? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Pharaoh Hound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Africanis has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Pharaoh Hound and an Africanis? Compare fur types.	Shiny	Wiry Thick
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Pharaoh Hound or an Africanis? Compare bathing frequencies.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Pharaoh Hound or Africanis? Do Pharaoh Hound dogs shed more than Africanis dogs?	Pharaoh Hound dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Africanis dogs are low shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Pharaoh Hound vs Africanis Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Pharaoh Hound or an Africanis? Compare kid-friendliness.	Pharaoh Hound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Africanis dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Pharaoh Hound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Africanis dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Pharaoh Hound or Africanis? Which dog is more friendly?	Pharaoh Hound dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Africanis dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Pharaoh Hound or Africanis?	Pharaoh Hound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Africanis dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Pharaoh Hound or Africanis? Can a Pharaoh Hound and an Africanis be friends? Do Pharaoh Hound dogs get along with Africanis dogs?	Pharaoh Hound dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Africanis dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Pharaoh Hound vs Africanis?	Yes Pharaoh Hound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Africanis dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Pharaoh Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Africanis is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Pharaoh Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Africaniss are usually recommended for elderly people.

Pharaoh Hound vs Africanis As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Pharaoh Hound or an Africanis? Compare service capabilities.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Pharaoh Hound or an Africanis? Compare therapy capabilities.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Pharaoh Hound or an Africanis? Compare scenting abilities.	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 & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a Pharaoh Hound or an Africanis? Compare SAR abilities.	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.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a Pharaoh Hound or an Africanis? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Pharaoh Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Africanis breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Pharaoh Hound or an Africanis? Compare draft work capabilities.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Pharaoh Hound and Africanis. Which has stronger military background?	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.

Pharaoh Hound vs Africanis Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Pharaoh Hound and Africanis. Which has larger litters?	6-8 puppies	2-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Pharaoh Hound and Africanis breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Pharaoh Hound and Africanis. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Pharaoh Hound vs Africanis Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Pharaoh Hound and Africanis. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1983 as a Hound breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Pharaoh Hound and Africanis. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Pharaoh Hound and Africanis. Which is more widely recognized?	No data available	No data available

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