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| Breed: Ibizan Hound |
| Also Called: Podenco Ibicenco, Ca Eibisenc, Balaeric Dog |
| Height: The Ibizan Hound is about 22.5-27.5 inches tall. |
| Weight: The Ibizan Hound weighs between 42-55 lbs. |
| Colors: The Ibizan Hound can be white or red, solid or any combination. |
| General Appearance: The Ibizan Hound has clean-cut lines, large prick ears and light pigment give it a unique appearance. A hunting dog whose quarry is primarily rabbits, this ancient hound was bred for thousands of years with function being of prime importance. Lithe and racy, the Ibizan possesses a deerlike elegance combined with the power of a hunter. Strong, without appearing heavily muscled, the Ibizan is a hound of moderation. With the exception of the ears, he should not appear extreme or exaggerated. |
| Temperment: The Ibizan Hound is even-tempered, affectionate, loyal, and friendly, and makes an excellent family pet. He exhibits a keen, natural hunting instinct with much determination and stamina in the field. |
| Care: The Ibizan Hound is very neat and cleans itself much like cats do. |
| Health Concerns: NULL |
| Training: The Ibizan Hound is very trainable. He is well suited to the breed ring, obedience, tracking and lure-coursing. |
| Activity: The Ibizan Hounds require a great deal of exercise and should only be allowed off leash in a fenced in area. They are very agile dogs, able to jump great heights from a standstill. It is recommended that Ibizan Hound owners have fences at least 6' in height. |
| Life Span: The Ibizan Hound lives an average life of 10-12 years. |
| Litter Size: The Ibizan Hound has an average litter of 6-12 puppies. |
| Country of Origin: The Ibizan Hound originated in Spain. |
| Brief History: The lbizan Hound is considered to be one of the most ancient breeds of hounds and bears a striking resemblance to the Egyptian god, Anubis. Their name is taken from the island of Ibiza, which is off the coast of Spain. It is believed they were taken there by the Phoenicians around the eighth century. Another theory is that they were brought there by the invading Carthaginians in the sixth century. Regardless, the Ibizan Hound has been bred for thousands of years as a hunting dog, its primary quarry being rabbits. Although a Sighthound, they use sight, scent and sound while hunting. Function was, and still is, of prime importance. |
| Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI, KC (GB), UKC |
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