Can Pharaoh Hounds live with cats?
It’s not surprising that so many cat lovers also adore Pharaoh Hounds–they are very “catlike,” in both their personality and elegant grace, after all. My short answer to this most frequently asked question is “Yes, BUT…” YES, Pharaohs and a housecats can live in harmony together, BUT caution must be taken at all times. There are countless owners who own both Pharaohs and cats and have never had a problem. It is important the Pharaoh and kitty be raised together. It is your job to teach the Pharaoh to respect, and ideally, to ignore cats. Although I have heard of several Pharaohs who were introduced to cats for the first time as adults and did fine, I would be very hesitant in doing this. Likewise, I wouldn’t introduce a new kitten to an adult Pharaoh who has had no prior experience living with cats. This breed has a VERY strong hunting instinct, and their natural instincts tell them that cats are prey, and prey must be hunted, chased, and killed. If the Pharaoh is raised with cats a
