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

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Pharaoh Hound Versus Pyredoodle: Introduction

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

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

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 Pyredoodle.

Pharaoh Hound versus Pyredoodle: Overview

A very important difference between the Pharaoh Hound and the Pyredoodle is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Pharaoh Hound is a medium-sized dog while the Pyredoodle is a large-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 Pyredoodle belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

Pharaoh Hound versus Pyredoodle: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Pharaoh Hound to the Pyredoodle 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 Pyredoodle

Factor Pharaoh Hound Pyredoodle
Tolerates Cold Weather 1/5 4/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 4/5
Life Span 11 to 14 years 10 to 12 years
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 4/5 2/5
Height 21 to 25 inches tall at the shoulder 15 to 32 inches
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 3/5
Easy To Train 3/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 3/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 3/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 3/5
Intelligence 4/5 5/5
Does NOT chew on things 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 1/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 5/5
Weight 45 to 55 pounds 85 to 100 pounds
Easygoing 1/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 5/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 4/5
General Health 5/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 4/5
Average Lifespan 12.5 years 11.0 years
Price Range No Data $1250 – $1600
Average Price No Data $1390
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 Pyredoodle. 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 Pyredoodle is 85 out of 125.

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

    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 Pyredoodle so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Pharaoh Hound and the Pyredoodle

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

  • Pharaoh Hounds cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold. However, Pyredoodles can tolerate cold weather.
  • Pharaoh Hounds have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets. However, Pyredoodles have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets.

    • The Similarities Between the Pharaoh Hound and the Pyredoodle

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

  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Pyredoodle do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Pyredoodle do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Pyredoodle do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Pyredoodle adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Pyredoodle are good for new dog owners.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Pyredoodle are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Pyredoodle are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Pyredoodle are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Pyredoodle are prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Pyredoodle are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Pyredoodle have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Pyredoodle require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Pyredoodle are very playful.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Pyredoodle are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Pyredoodle get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Pyredoodle get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Pyredoodle 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 Pyredoodle

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

    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, Pyredoodles weigh 85 to 100 pounds when fully grown. Pyredoodles are 15 to 32 inches when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Pharaoh Hound versus Pyredoodle

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

    The lifespan of Pyredoodles is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Pyredoodles is 11.0 years.

    Pharaoh Hounds live longer than Pyredoodles.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Pharaoh Hound versus Pyredoodle

    Pharaoh Hounds do not like to be left alone.

    Pyredoodles can be left alone only for a short time.

    Do Pharaoh Hounds shed more than Pyredoodles?

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

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

    Which one drools more, the Pharaoh Hound or the Pyredoodle

    Pharaoh Hounds do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Pyredoodles do have a very low tendency to drool.

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

    Pharaoh Hounds are very easy to groom.

    Pyredoodles are moderately easy to groom.

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

    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.

    Pyredoodles have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

    Do Pharaoh Hounds Bark and Howl? What about Pyredoodles?

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

    Pyredoodles bark and howl, but not very much.

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

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

    Pyredoodles can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Pharaoh Hound vs. Pyredoodle

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

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

    Can Pharaoh Hounds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Pyredoodles Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Pharaoh Hounds can tolerate hot weather.

    Pyredoodles can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

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

    Pharaoh Hounds get along very well with other dogs.

    Pyredoodles get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Pharaoh Hounds good family dogs? What about Pyredoodles?

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

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

    How Kid-friendly are Pharaoh Hounds and Pyredoodles?

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

    Pyredoodles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Pharaoh Hound Easier to Train than the Pyredoodle?

    Pharaoh Hounds are fairly easy to train.

    Pyredoodles are fairly easy to train.

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

    Pharaoh Hounds adapt very well to apartment living.

    Pyredoodles adapt moderately well to apartment living.

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

    Pharaoh Hounds are very good for new dog owners.

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

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Pyredoodle

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

  • Bergamasco Sheepdog (79 percent match with Pyredoodle). Here is our comparison of the Pharaoh Hound vs Bergamasco Sheepdog.
  • Bernedoodle (81 percent match with Pyredoodle). Here is our comparison of the Pharaoh Hound vs Bernedoodle.
  • Bordoodle (79 percent match with Pyredoodle). Here is our comparison of the Pharaoh Hound vs Bordoodle.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Pharaoh Hound Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Pharaoh Hound versus Labradoodle     Pharaoh Hound versus Australian Terrier     Pharaoh Hound versus Vizsla     Pharaoh Hound versus Giant Schnauzer     Pharaoh Hound versus American Hairless Terrier     Pharaoh Hound versus Bordoodle     Pharaoh Hound versus Lowchen     Pharaoh Hound versus Afghan Hound     Pharaoh Hound versus Bouvier des Flandres     Pharaoh Hound versus Skye Terrier     Pharaoh Hound versus Shiloh Shepherd     Pharaoh Hound versus Boxerdoodle     Pharaoh Hound versus Alaskan Malamute     Pharaoh Hound versus Sheepadoodle     Pharaoh Hound versus Collie     Pharaoh Hound versus Pomapoo     Pharaoh Hound versus Bergamasco Sheepdog     Pharaoh Hound versus Puggle     Pharaoh Hound versus Chow Chow     Pharaoh Hound versus Standard Schnauzer     Pharaoh Hound versus Braque du Bourbonnais     Pharaoh Hound versus Toy Poodle     Pharaoh Hound versus Bolognese     Pharaoh Hound versus Chinese Shar-Pei     Pharaoh Hound versus Mudi     

    Pyredoodle Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Pyredoodle versus Cairn Terrier     Pyredoodle versus Chinese Shar-Pei     Pyredoodle versus Pembroke Welsh Corgi     Pyredoodle versus Norwich Terrier     Pyredoodle versus Dogue de Bordeaux     Pyredoodle versus Korean Jindo Dog     Pyredoodle versus Hovawart     Pyredoodle versus Yorkipoo     Pyredoodle versus Komondor     Pyredoodle versus Boxerdoodle     Pyredoodle versus Border Collie     Pyredoodle versus Toy Poodle     Pyredoodle versus American Bulldog     Pyredoodle versus Papipoo     Pyredoodle versus Barbet     Pyredoodle versus Tibetan Mastiff     Pyredoodle versus Dachshund     Pyredoodle versus Jack Russell Terrier     Pyredoodle versus Cavachon     Pyredoodle versus Maltipoo     Pyredoodle versus Dutch Shepherd     Pyredoodle versus Irish Water Spaniel     Pyredoodle versus Samoyed     Pyredoodle versus Skye Terrier     Pyredoodle versus Dogo Argentino     

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