I know that Pharaoh Hounds must have a fenced yard, but how big is big enough?
Honestly, size is not nearly as big of an issue as security of fencing. A Pharaoh can easily jump anything less than a four-foot fence. A motivated Pharaoh “on the hunt” can jump a five foot fence in a single bound. They have also been known to dig under un-buried fences and open easy-to-figure-out gates (they’re very smart about that). Now, assuming you have a secure yard (say, 5-6 feet, buried, with a dog-proof gate), it really doesn’t matter what size your yard is if you’re willing to take the Pharaoh out to expend it’s energy either on walks, bike rides, or to a fenced field or dog park to run. Some Pharaoh owners have several acres fenced off, and obviously, those owners won’t have to schedule as many “exercise outings” as those who have an urban 25′ x 30′ backyard.
