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Country of origin | Egypt |
AKC group | Hound |
Function | Courser |
Life span | 10 to 15 years |
Watchdog | No |
Color | Any color or combination of colors |
Coat type | Short. Velvety and smooth |
Professional grooming | No |
Intelligence | Moderately high |
Height/Weight | 60 to 80 pounds / 24 to 27 inches |
Activity level | Low, with bursts of energy |
Trainability | Easily trainable with positive methods |
Good with children | Yes |
Home Grooming | Minimal bathing, brushing, ear cleaning, nail trimming. |
Good with other pets | Good with other dogs, many are good with cats |
Attitude toward strangers | Friendly |
Home environment | Town or country. condo or apartment. Fenced yard required for those that go outdoors off leash. |
Character | Gentle. Gregarious. can be stubborn |
