Things You'll Need:
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Step 1
Brush the coat once or twice per month with a natural bristle brush. This is to keep the coat in good condition and to remove dirt and grime that may accumulate through regular activities. These dogs are average shedders.
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Step 2
Bathe your Pharaoh Hound only when it's really necessary. Pharaoh Hounds don't require frequent baths and emit no usual canine odor. When you do bathe them, use a rubber brush to remove excess shed hair which hasn't come off through regular brushing. You can also dry shampoo if you don't feel it's necessary to go through a full bathing process. If you do give the dog a full bath, put cotton balls in their ears to prevent water from getting in.
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Step 3
Apply a small spray of coat conditioner or mink oil to the dog's coat after bathing. This adds some extra shine to the dog's coat.
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Step 4
Trim away any stray hairs on or around the feet with scissors. This breed doesn't have very hairy feet, so it looks strange if there are stray hairs left on the coat. You may also choose to remove whiskers with scissors.
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Step 5
Soften callused elbows or joints with a good skin cream or moisturizer. Pharaoh Hounds like to do a lot of running, which can be trying on their joints.
