Breed comparison
Bluetick Coonhound vs Pharaoh Hound
How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.
Pharaoh Hound3Affection with family5
3Good with young children3
5Good with other dogs5
3Openness to strangers3
3Playfulness3
4Energy level4
4Trainability4
3Mental stimulation needs4
3Adaptability3
2Watchdog / protective3
4Barking3
3Shedding3
2Coat grooming2
2Drooling1
The biggest differences
- Affection with family: the Pharaoh Hound scores 5 out of 5, the Bluetick Coonhound 3.
They score the same on good with young children, good with other dogs, openness to strangers, playfulness, energy level, trainability.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Bluetick Coonhound if its looks and size suit you better, since the ratings are close. Pick the Pharaoh Hound if you want a quieter dog, you want a more protective watchdog.
Ratings are general breed tendencies from the AKC. Every dog is an individual, so meet the dog, and its parents if you can, before you decide. Not sure? Try the breed selector.
Source: American Kennel Club breed ratings (compiled February 2022). How we check.