Differences and Similarities between the Carolina Dog and the Pharaoh Hound.

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Carolina Dog Versus Pharaoh Hound: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Carolina Dog and the Pharaoh Hound? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Carolina Dog and the Pharaoh Hound better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Carolina Dog and the Pharaoh Hound.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Carolina Dog and the Pharaoh Hound is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Carolina Dog and for the Pharaoh Hound. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Carolina Dog and the Pharaoh Hound.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Carolina Dog or the Pharaoh Hound.

Carolina Dog versus Pharaoh Hound

Carolina Dog versus Pharaoh Hound: Overview

Both the Carolina Dog and the Pharaoh Hound are similar in size. The Carolina Dog and the Pharaoh Hound are both medium-sized dogs.

Furthermore, both the Carolina Dog and the Pharaoh Hound are Hound Dogs. This means both the Carolina Dog and the Pharaoh Hound were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.

Carolina Dog versus Pharaoh Hound: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Carolina Dog to the Pharaoh Hound based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Carolina Dog and the Pharaoh Hound

Factor Carolina Dog Pharaoh Hound
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 2/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 5/5 2/5
Life Span 12 to 15 years 11 to 14 years
Height 18 to 20 inches at the shoulder 21 to 25 inches tall at the shoulder
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 2/5 4/5
Good For Novice Owners 2/5 4/5
Easygoing 4/5 1/5
Affectionate With Family 2/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 4/5
Does NOT Drool 4/5 5/5
Easy To Train 2/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 2/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 5/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 3/5 4/5
Weight 33 to 55 pounds 45 to 55 pounds
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 1/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 5/5
Does NOT Shed 2/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 4/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 2/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 5/5
General Health 5/5 5/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 1/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 1/5 3/5
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 12.5 years
Average Price $500 No Data
Price Range $500 – $500 No Data
Temperament Score 66.7 percent 81.8 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data
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    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Carolina Dog in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Pharaoh Hound. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for the Carolina Dog is 73 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Pharaoh Hound is 84 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Pharaoh Hound is a better pet than the Carolina Dog. So, you should get the Pharaoh Hound!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Carolina Dog and the Pharaoh Hound so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Carolina Dog and the Pharaoh Hound

    Below is a list of where the Carolina Dog and the Pharaoh Hound are most different:

  • Carolina Dogs are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl. However, Pharaoh Hounds are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Carolina Dogs are not very sensitive to their enviroment. They can tolerate noisy environments. They are also not very sensitive to the tone of your voice, firm or gentle. However, Pharaoh Hounds are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Carolina Dogs are not affectionate with family. They are not good family dogs. However, Pharaoh Hounds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Carolina Dogs can tolerate cold weather. However, Pharaoh Hounds cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    • The Similarities Between the Carolina Dog and the Pharaoh Hound

    The Carolina Dog and the Pharaoh Hound are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Carolina Dog and the Pharaoh Hound are most similar:

  • Both the Carolina Dog and the Pharaoh Hound do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Carolina Dog and the Pharaoh Hound do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Carolina Dog and the Pharaoh Hound are not easy to train.
  • Both the Carolina Dog and the Pharaoh Hound can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Carolina Dog and the Pharaoh Hound are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Carolina Dog and the Pharaoh Hound gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Carolina Dog and the Pharaoh Hound are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Carolina Dog and the Pharaoh Hound require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Carolina Dog and the Pharaoh Hound get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Carolina Dog and the Pharaoh Hound are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Carolina Dog and the Pharaoh Hound have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Carolina Dog versus Pharaoh Hound

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Carolina Dog and the Pharaoh Hound.

    Carolina Dogs weigh 33 to 55 pounds when fully grown. Carolina Dogs are 18 to 20 inches at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Pharaoh Hounds weigh 45 to 55 pounds when fully grown. Pharaoh Hounds are 21 to 25 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Carolina Dog versus Pharaoh Hound

    The lifespan of Carolina Dogs is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Carolina Dogs is 13.5 years.

    The lifespan of Pharaoh Hounds is between 11 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Pharaoh Hounds is 12.5 years.

    Carolina Dogs live longer than Pharaoh Hounds.

    Temperament of the Carolina Dog Versus the Pharaoh Hound

    The Pharaoh Hound has a better temperament than the Carolina Dog.

    This is because the temperament score for the Pharaoh Hound is 81.8 percent while the temperament score for the Carolina Dog is 66.7 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 66.7 percent, the Carolina Dog has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 81.8 percent, the Pharaoh Hound has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Carolina Dog and the Pharaoh Hound by measuring the temperaments of 3 Carolina Dogs and 55 Pharaoh Hounds.

    Adopting the Carolina Dog versus Adopting the Pharaoh Hound

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Carolina Dogs and many Pharaoh Hounds are currently available for adoption.

    These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.

    Below is an adorable Male Carolina Dog named Chester that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Carolina Dogs like Chester on pefinder.com.

    Also, like Carolina Dogs, Pharaoh Hounds are also available for adoption. For example, Ruffles is a Male Pharaoh Hound that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Pharaoh Hounds like Ruffles that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The Carolina Dog and the Pharaoh Hound can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    Niles is the name of another Carolina Dog (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.

    You can find more Carolina Dogs and Pharaoh Hounds that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Carolina Dog versus Pharaoh Hound

    Carolina Dogs do not like to be left alone.

    Pharaoh Hounds do not like to be left alone.

    Do Carolina Dogs shed more than Pharaoh Hounds?

    Carolina Dogs shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Pharaoh Hounds do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Carolina Dog or the Pharaoh Hound

    Carolina Dogs do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Pharaoh Hounds do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Carolina Dog or the Pharaoh Hound?

    Carolina Dogs are very easy to groom.

    Pharaoh Hounds are very easy to groom.

    Does the Carolina Dog Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Pharaoh Hound?

    Carolina Dogs have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Pharaoh Hounds have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Do Carolina Dogs Bark and Howl? What about Pharaoh Hounds?

    Carolina Dogs are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Pharaoh Hounds are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can Carolina Dogs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Pharaoh Hounds Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Carolina Dogs can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Pharaoh Hounds cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Wanderlust Potential: Carolina Dog vs. Pharaoh Hound

    Carolina Dogs have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Pharaoh Hounds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Carolina Dogs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Pharaoh Hounds Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Carolina Dogs can tolerate hot weather.

    Pharaoh Hounds can tolerate hot weather.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Carolina Dog or the Pharaoh Hound?

    Carolina Dogs get along very well with other dogs.

    Pharaoh Hounds get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Carolina Dogs good family dogs? What about Pharaoh Hounds?

    Carolina Dogs are not affectionate with family. They are not good family dogs.

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    Pharaoh Hounds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Carolina Dogs and Pharaoh Hounds?

    Carolina Dogs get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

    Pharaoh Hounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Carolina Dog Easier to Train than the Pharaoh Hound?

    Carolina Dogs are not easy to train.

    Pharaoh Hounds are fairly easy to train.

    Is the Carolina Dog Better for Apartment Owners than the Pharaoh Hound?

    Carolina Dogs do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Pharaoh Hounds adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Carolina Dog or the Pharaoh Hound?

    Carolina Dogs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Pharaoh Hounds are very good for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Carolina Dog

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Carolina Dog that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Carolina Dog:

  • Treeing Tennessee Brindle (75 percent match with Carolina Dog). Here is our comparison of the Pharaoh Hound vs Treeing Tennessee Brindle.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Pharaoh Hound

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Pharaoh Hound that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Pharaoh Hound:

  • Italian Greyhound (76 percent match with Pharaoh Hound). Here is our comparison of the Carolina Dog vs Italian Greyhound.
  • Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier (75 percent match with Pharaoh Hound). Here is our comparison of the Carolina Dog vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.
  • Tibetan Spaniel (75 percent match with Pharaoh Hound). Here is our comparison of the Carolina Dog vs Tibetan Spaniel.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Carolina Dog and how the Pharaoh Hound compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Carolina Dog and of the Pharaoh Hound to other breeds:

    Carolina Dog Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Carolina Dog versus Boykin Spaniel     Carolina Dog versus Jack Russell Terrier     Carolina Dog versus Maremma Sheepdog     Carolina Dog versus American Hairless Terrier     Carolina Dog versus Standard Schnauzer     Carolina Dog versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle     Carolina Dog versus Briard     Carolina Dog versus Estrela Mountain Dog     Carolina Dog versus Schipperke     Carolina Dog versus Tibetan Mastiff     Carolina Dog versus Chow Chow     Carolina Dog versus Bernedoodle     Carolina Dog versus Pekingese     Carolina Dog versus Maltese     Carolina Dog versus Maltese     Carolina Dog versus Bluetick Coonhound     Carolina Dog versus Belgian Malinois     Carolina Dog versus Whoodle     Carolina Dog versus Border Terrier     Carolina Dog versus Lhasa Apso     Carolina Dog versus Lakeland Terrier     Carolina Dog versus Irish Setter     Carolina Dog versus Field Spaniel     Carolina Dog versus Pomchi     Carolina Dog versus French Bulldog     

    Pharaoh Hound Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Pharaoh Hound versus Harrier     Pharaoh Hound versus Estrela Mountain Dog     Pharaoh Hound versus Chow Chow     Pharaoh Hound versus English Cocker Spaniel     Pharaoh Hound versus Dutch Shepherd     Pharaoh Hound versus Boykin Spaniel     Pharaoh Hound versus Pyredoodle     Pharaoh Hound versus Japanese Chin     Pharaoh Hound versus Braque du Bourbonnais     Pharaoh Hound versus Morkie     Pharaoh Hound versus Azawakh     Pharaoh Hound versus Sheepadoodle     Pharaoh Hound versus Black and Tan Coonhound     Pharaoh Hound versus Cockapoo     Pharaoh Hound versus Yorkipoo     Pharaoh Hound versus Pomsky     Pharaoh Hound versus Carolina Dog     Pharaoh Hound versus Affenpinscher     Pharaoh Hound versus German Longhaired Pointer     Pharaoh Hound versus Border Collie     Pharaoh Hound versus Irish Water Spaniel     Pharaoh Hound versus Keeshond     Pharaoh Hound versus Boerboel     Pharaoh Hound versus Kai Ken     Pharaoh Hound versus Irish Wolfhound     

    Conclusion: Carolina Dog versus Pharaoh Hound. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Carolina Dog and the Pharaoh Hound better suits you and your family.