Is the Pharaoh Hound Better than the Pomchi as a Pet? Answer…

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Pharaoh Hound Versus Pomchi: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Pharaoh Hound and the Pomchi? 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 Pharaoh Hound and the Pomchi 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 Pharaoh Hound and the Pomchi.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Pharaoh Hound and the Pomchi 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 Pharaoh Hound and for the Pomchi. 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 Pharaoh Hound and the Pomchi.

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

Pharaoh Hound versus Pomchi

Pharaoh Hound versus Pomchi: Overview

A very important difference between the Pharaoh Hound and the Pomchi is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Pharaoh Hound is a medium-sized dog while the Pomchi is a tiny-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Pharaoh Hound belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs 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.

On the other hand, the Pomchi belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

Pharaoh Hound versus Pomchi: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Pharaoh Hound to the Pomchi 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 Pharaoh Hound and the Pomchi

Factor Pharaoh Hound Pomchi
Tolerates Cold Weather 1/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Life Span 11 to 14 years 12 to 18 years
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 4/5 3/5
Height 21 to 25 inches tall at the shoulder 6 to 10 inches
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 2/5
Easy To Train 3/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 2/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 4/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 3/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 2/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 2/5 2/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 4/5
Weight 45 to 55 pounds 4 to 12 pounds
Easygoing 1/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 5/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 3/5
General Health 5/5 5/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 3/5
Average Lifespan 12.5 years 15.0 years
Price Range No Data $650 – $1288
Average Price No Data $1000
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
    		•  No Data

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Pharaoh Hound 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 Pomchi. 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 Pharaoh Hound is 84 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Pomchi is 78 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Pharaoh Hound is a better pet than the Pomchi. 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 Pharaoh Hound and the Pomchi so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Similarities Between the Pharaoh Hound and the Pomchi

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

  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Pomchi cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Pomchi do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Pomchi do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Pomchi do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Pomchi have low energy levels. They do not require a lot exercise time.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Pomchi adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Pomchi are good for new dog owners.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Pomchi are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Pomchi are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Pomchi are prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Pomchi are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Pomchi have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Pomchi require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Pomchi are very playful.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Pomchi can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Pomchi are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Pomchi are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Pharaoh Hound versus Pomchi

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

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

    On the other hand, Pomchis weigh 4 to 12 pounds when fully grown. Pomchis are 6 to 10 inches when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Pharaoh Hound versus Pomchi

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

    The lifespan of Pomchis is between 12 to 18 years. The average lifespan of Pomchis is 15.0 years.

    Pomchis live longer than Pharaoh Hounds.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Pharaoh Hound versus Pomchi

    Pharaoh Hounds do not like to be left alone.

    Pomchis can be left alone only for a short time.

    Do Pharaoh Hounds shed more than Pomchis?

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

    Pomchis shed moderately.

    Which one drools more, the Pharaoh Hound or the Pomchi

    Pharaoh Hounds do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Pomchis do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Pharaoh Hound or the Pomchi?

    Pharaoh Hounds are very easy to groom.

    Pomchis require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Does the Pharaoh Hound Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Pomchi?

    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.

    Pomchis have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Do Pharaoh Hounds Bark and Howl? What about Pomchis?

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

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

    Can Pharaoh Hounds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Pomchis Tolerate Cold Weather?

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

    Pomchis cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Wanderlust Potential: Pharaoh Hound vs. Pomchi

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

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

    Can Pharaoh Hounds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Pomchis Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Pharaoh Hounds can tolerate hot weather.

    Pomchis can tolerate hot weather.

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

    Pharaoh Hounds get along very well with other dogs.

    Pomchis get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Are Pharaoh Hounds good family dogs? What about Pomchis?

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

    Pomchis are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Pharaoh Hounds and Pomchis?

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

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

    Is the Pharaoh Hound Easier to Train than the Pomchi?

    Pharaoh Hounds are fairly easy to train.

    Pomchis are fairly easy to train.

    Is the Pharaoh Hound Better for Apartment Owners than the Pomchi?

    Pharaoh Hounds adapt very well to apartment living.

    Pomchis adapt very well to apartment living.

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

    Pharaoh Hounds are very good for new dog owners.

    Pomchis are OK for new dog owners.

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

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Pomchi

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Pomchi 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 Pomchi:

  • Morkie (79 percent match with Pomchi). Here is our comparison of the Pharaoh Hound vs Morkie.
  • Skye Terrier (78 percent match with Pomchi). Here is our comparison of the Pharaoh Hound vs Skye Terrier.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Pharaoh Hound Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Pharaoh Hound versus Shiloh Shepherd     Pharaoh Hound versus Redbone Coonhound     Pharaoh Hound versus German Wirehaired Pointer     Pharaoh Hound versus Schnoodle     Pharaoh Hound versus American Foxhound     Pharaoh Hound versus American Pit Bull Terrier     Pharaoh Hound versus Golden Retriever     Pharaoh Hound versus Boston Terrier     Pharaoh Hound versus Shiba Inu     Pharaoh Hound versus Shiranian     Pharaoh Hound versus French Bulldog     Pharaoh Hound versus Dutch Shepherd     Pharaoh Hound versus Estrela Mountain Dog     Pharaoh Hound versus King Shepherd     Pharaoh Hound versus Lancashire Heeler     Pharaoh Hound versus Leonberger     Pharaoh Hound versus Finnish Lapphund     Pharaoh Hound versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier     Pharaoh Hound versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne     Pharaoh Hound versus Puli     Pharaoh Hound versus Morkie     Pharaoh Hound versus Azawakh     Pharaoh Hound versus Bouvier des Flandres     Pharaoh Hound versus Manchester Terrier     Pharaoh Hound versus Afador     

    Pomchi Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Pomchi versus Boxer     Pomchi versus Vizsla     Pomchi versus Bichon Frise     Pomchi versus Braque du Bourbonnais     Pomchi versus Lhasa Apso     Pomchi versus Schnoodle     Pomchi versus Mudi     Pomchi versus Morkie     Pomchi versus Goldendoodle     Pomchi versus Plott     Pomchi versus English Toy Spaniel     Pomchi versus Spinone Italiano     Pomchi versus Kai Ken     Pomchi versus Pyrenean Shepherd     Pomchi versus Labradoodle     Pomchi versus Finnish Lapphund     Pomchi versus Bichon Frise     Pomchi versus Westiepoo     Pomchi versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne     Pomchi versus Irish Wolfhound     Pomchi versus Leonberger     Pomchi versus English Cocker Spaniel     Pomchi versus Tibetan Terrier     Pomchi versus German Pinscher     Pomchi versus Goldador     

    Conclusion: Pharaoh Hound versus Pomchi. 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 Pharaoh Hound and the Pomchi better suits you and your family.