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FREEZE-DRIED RAW FEEDING GUIDE

How to feed a Pharaoh Hound

The Pharaoh Hound is a lean, lightning-fast sighthound built on muscle and almost no spare fat — a frame that runs best on clean animal protein and depends on staying trim to protect joints that are prone to trouble.

Here is exactly how to feed a Pharaoh Hound on freeze-dried raw: by weight and life stage, with the nutrition that fuels their athletic build, supports their joints, and keeps their sleek coat gleaming.

  • Adult weight45–55 lb
  • SizeMedium
  • EnergyHigh
  • Lifespan12–14 years
  • CoatShort, fine & smooth — light shedder
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A healthy Pharaoh Hound
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What a Pharaoh Hound's body needs

Every Pharaoh Hound trait comes back to one thing: how you feed them. Here's what matters most.

  • Athletic, muscle-dense sighthound

    Needs: High-quality animal protein

    83% meat, organs and bone fuels lean muscle and the explosive, sustained energy a Pharaoh Hound burns — without the carb fillers that spike and crash.

  • Naturally lean, very little body fat

    Needs: Calorie-honest, measured feeding

    Freeze-dried raw is nutrient-dense and fed by weight, so you can keep an active hound at a healthy condition without bulking them up or letting them run thin.

  • Hip, elbow & patella (kneecap) risk

    Needs: Joint support + lean weight

    Real meat, organ and ground bone supply natural glucosamine and chondroitin; omega-3s help calm joint inflammation, and staying lean takes load off every joint.

  • High prey drive, big daily exercise

    Needs: Sustained whole-food energy

    Clean animal protein and fat give steady, all-day fuel for sprinting and play, instead of the quick highs and crashes of starchy diets.

  • Short, fine coat that blushes pink

    Needs: Omega-rich whole-food fats

    Whole-food animal and fish fats feed the skin barrier from the inside, keeping that sleek tan coat glossy and the skin healthy.

How much to feed a Pharaoh Hound

Quick answer: a healthy adult Pharaoh Hound (45–55 lb) needs about 6.8–8.3 oz of freeze-dried raw per day, split across two meals. Freeze-dried is calorie-dense and measured dry — so it's much less by volume than kibble. Feed to a lean waistline and adjust every few weeks.

Ideal adult weightFreeze-dried per dayPer meal (×2)
45 lb 6.8 oz 3.4 oz
48 lb 7.2 oz 3.6 oz
51 lb typical Pharaoh Hound 7.7 oz 3.8 oz
54 lb 8.1 oz 4.1 oz
55 lb 8.3 oz 4.1 oz

Starting points for a moderately active adult (~0.15 oz of freeze-dried per lb of ideal weight). Active dogs need a little more, couch companions a little less — always adjust to body condition, not the bag.

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What to feed a Pharaoh Hound

For a Pharaoh Hound we recommend complete freeze-dried raw as the daily base — real meat, organs and ground bone with no heat-processed filler — or as a topper while you transition them over.

Lean single-protein recipes like Chicken or Wild-Caught Cod suit this naturally trim sighthound, while richer Beef helps fuel hard-working or underweight dogs. Just add water and serve.

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Feeding a Pharaoh Hound by life stage

  • Puppy: Pharaoh Hound puppies are lean and leggy — feed roughly 5–8% of current body weight across 3–4 small meals and let them grow steadily, since overfeeding adds load to developing hips, elbows and knees.
  • Adult: Feed to a lean, visible waist with ribs easy to feel, split across two to three meals. Use the chart below as a starting point and adjust to body condition and how much your hound is running.
  • Senior: Activity tapers but appetite often holds. Trim portions to prevent creeping weight, keep protein high to preserve lean muscle, and lean into joint-supporting nutrition.

Common Pharaoh Hound concerns — and the diet connection

  • Hip & elbow dysplasiaLargely genetic, but lean weight plus joint nutrients (glucosamine from real bone and cartilage, plus omega-3) help support comfort and ease day-to-day load on the joints.
  • Patellar luxation (kneecaps)Keeping a Pharaoh Hound trim and well-muscled takes strain off the knees; whole-food nutrition supports the cartilage and supporting tissue around the joint.
  • Staying lean & athleticThis breed thrives on clean animal protein and fat for sustained energy and lean muscle — not on carbohydrate fillers that add empty calories to a dog that needs none.
  • Skin & coat healthA whole-food, omega-rich, low-filler diet supports the skin barrier and helps keep their short, fine coat sleek and shiny.

Diet supports health but doesn't replace veterinary care — ask your vet about any specific condition.

Feeding a Pharaoh Hound: what to know

Pharaoh Hounds carry very little body fat by design, so their ribs and a clear waist should always be easy to see and feel — a little extra weight shows fast and adds load to vulnerable hips, elbows and knees.

They do best on two to three smaller meals a day rather than one large one, and because they are high-drive athletes, portions should track their activity — more on big exercise days, a touch less when they are resting.

Pharaoh Hound feeding questions

How much should I feed my Pharaoh Hound?
A healthy adult Pharaoh Hound (45–55 lb) needs roughly 7–9 oz of freeze-dried raw per day, split between two or three meals. Freeze-dried is calorie-dense and measured dry, so it is far less by volume than kibble — feed to a lean, visible waist and adjust with your hound's activity.
What is the best food for an active Pharaoh Hound?
A complete freeze-dried raw diet built on clean animal protein fuels their muscle and stamina without the filler carbs that cause energy crashes. Lean proteins like Chicken or Cod suit this naturally trim sighthound, with richer Beef for hard-working or underweight dogs.
How do I switch my Pharaoh Hound to raw?
Transition over 7–10 days, mixing a little more Land Animal into the old food each day. It is rich and nutrient-dense, so start at the lower end of the range and watch the waistline as their body adjusts.
Does a Pharaoh Hound need joint support?
Many do, given the breed's risk of hip and elbow dysplasia and luxating kneecaps. Freeze-dried raw with real bone and organ provides natural glucosamine and omega-3, and keeping your hound lean is the most effective joint protection there is.
My Pharaoh Hound is very lean — is that normal?
Yes. Pharaoh Hounds are sighthounds, naturally slim with a tucked waist and visible muscle definition. You should be able to see a waist and feel the ribs easily. If they look genuinely thin or are losing condition, feed toward the higher end of the range and check with your vet.

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Portions are starting points for freeze-dried raw and AAFCO complete-and-balanced recipes. Always feed to your individual dog's body condition and ask your vet about specific health needs.