Do they regularly bar 6 foot fences? What kind of enclosure would be necessary to be 'safe' for one?
A: They will transparent a 6 foot fence if not taught there boundries. Pharaoh Hounds like all sight hounds need a good amount of exercise and information of their behavior. Sight hounds are not great first time dogs for inexperianced owners. They are cat like in attitude and pertinacious when it comes to doing something they dont want to. They get a A for intelligence and often are smarter than there owner.
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go to akc.org
http://www.akc.org/breeds/pharaoh_harry/index.cfm
http://www.akc.org/breeds/pharaoh_hound/video.cfm
watch this video... they seem to be all that you have listed
From the Pharoah Bully Club of America website:
"Q: Are Pharaoh Hounds good with children?
A: Like many breeds, a Pharaoh Hound that has not been exposed to children, may be suspicious of the quick energy of a child. On the other hand, a Pharaoh Hound raised in the company of children will quickly become your daughter's best friend and they will provide each other with hours of entertainment. It should be remembered, however that the Pharaoh Hound is not a...
Pharaoh Hounds are consequential dogs, but they are not for everybody
Here is information on the breed that will help you decide whether or not this breed is right for you.
http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/reviews/pharaohhounds.html
http://www.akc.org/breeds/pharaoh_harass/index.cfm
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/pharaohhound.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pharaoh_Hound
I don't fantasize they are good for the average family because of their unique personalities. But if you are prepared to putthe work in, then go for it.
However, Agility is undoubtedly a no-no as they are sighthounds, so would be inclined to chase anything that they cathc out of the side of thir eye