Pharaoh Hound Age Calculator: Dog Years to Human Years
Malta's national hound, an elegant sighthound known for blushing pink around the nose and ears when excited — here's how a Pharaoh Hound's age converts to human years.
Pharaoh Hound age in human years
| Dog years | Human years | Life stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | Adolescent |
| 2 | 24 | Adult |
| 4 | 32 | Adult |
| 5 | 36 | Senior begins |
| 8 | 55 | Senior |
| 12 | 77 | Geriatric |
Figures based on The Royal Kennel Club's published large-breed guidance, as tabulated by Purina UK. For an exact figure, try the Dog Years calculator.
The Pharaoh Hound is classified by The Royal Kennel Club as a large breed, typically weighing 20–25 kg as an adult. The national hound of Malta, this lean, elegant sighthound was traditionally used for rabbit hunting and is known for a distinctive trait: its nose and ears flush a deeper pink when the dog is excited or happy.
What this means for your Pharaoh Hound
The breed is generally considered hardy with few breed-specific hereditary conditions, though as a lean sighthound it can be sensitive to anaesthesia and cold weather, and its thin coat offers little natural insulation.
A well-fitted coat for cold or wet weather can help this thin-coated breed stay comfortable, especially as they age and become less tolerant of the cold.
When is a Pharaoh Hound considered a senior?
Under The Royal Kennel Club's size-adjusted guidance, large breeds like the Pharaoh Hound are generally considered senior from around 5 dog years old.
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