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
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 weight | Freeze-dried per day | Per meal (×2) |
|---|---|---|
| 45 lb | 6.8 oz | 3.4 oz |
| 48 lb | 7.2 oz | 3.6 oz |
| 51 lbtypical 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 pets need a little more, couch companions a little less — always adjust to body condition, not the bag.
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.
Recipes for Pharaoh Hounds
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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
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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.