Active
Playful
Stubborn
Happy
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive
Good-natured
Opinionated

Active
Intelligent
Sociable
Affectionate
Playful
Trainable

Shineses are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Pharaoh Hounds shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Avoid Shineses as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Pharaoh Hounds aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

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3000 BC

Brown

Amber

Black
Brown

Isabella

Black
White
Brown
Fawn
Red

Red
Fawn

Shineses are known for their coat length.

Pharaoh Hounds have short coats.

Wavy

Straight

A Shinese can have a litter of 2-5 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Pharaoh Hound can have a litter of 12-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Shineses typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

The Pharaoh Hound is prone to health issues and requires regular check-ups with a vet to identify and treat any problems early.

Entropion
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome
Pateller Luxation
Invertebral Disc Disease
Eye Conditions

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Otitis Externa
KCS
Urolithiasis
Hydrocephalus
Eye Disease
Mitral Valve Disease
Cleft Lift or Palate

Anesthesia Sensitivity/Allergy

Eye
Knee
Heart
Skeletal
Respiratory Tests
X-ray imaging
Complete Physical Examination
Blood and Urine Protein Screens

Blood Test
Physical Examination

Shineses have low energy levels, ideal for a relaxed lifestyle.

Pharaoh Hounds are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Shineses need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Pharaoh Hounds need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Shineses bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Pharaoh Hound dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Shinese, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Pharaoh Hound, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Shineses usually need at least 25 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Pharaoh Hounds usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Shineses have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The Pharaoh Hound is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Ideally, Shinese should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pharaoh Hound should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb

Pin Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-16 pound (5 - 7 kg) Shinese feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 45-55 pound (20 - 25 kg) Pharaoh Hound feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Shinese is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Pharaoh Hound is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Shinese is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Pharaoh Hound is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Shinese has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Pharaoh Hound is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Shineses have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Shineses make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Pharaoh Hounds are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Shineses are not the best choice for families with kids.

Pharaoh Hounds are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Shineses are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Pharaoh Hounds are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Shineses are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Pharaoh Hounds are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Shineses are not known for being a highly playful breed.

Pharaoh Hounds have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.