07/10/2018
Facts About the Ibizan Hound
The Ibizan Hound is a Spanish bred dog that was used for hunting rabbits on Spain’s Balearic Islands. They are very energetic dogs with great stamina that give them the traits of a great hunting dog. They are very good family dogs, however due to their high energy, and being a hunting dog, they will need daily exercise and would do well in a high fenced yard that they cannot jump.
The coat color of the Ibizan can be a solid red OR white, or red AND white patterns. They have rosy colored noses, eye rims, and lips that are perfectly paired with their caramel colored eyes. The coats come in TWO (2) variations; SMOOTH & ROUGH. They can long haired as well, however, this variation is extremely rare!
Country of origin: SPAIN
Litter sizes: SIX (6) to TWELVE (12)
Average lifespan: TEN (10) to FOURTEEN (14) YEARS
Average Height measured at the withers:
MALE= 23.5 in to 27.5 in / FEMALE: 22.5 in to 26 in
Average weight:
MALE: 50 lbs / FEMALE: 45 lbs
UKC (United Kennel Club) recognized in 1979 & AKC (American Kennel Club) recognized in 1989
Characteristic Ratings
Overall Adaptability *****
adapts well to apartments *****
good for novice owners ***
sensitivity ****
tolerates being alone **
tolerates the cold *
tolerates the hot ****
Overall Friendliness *****
affectionate with family *****
kid friendly *****
dog friendly *****
friendly towards strangers ****
Overall Health & Grooming ***
shed ***
drool *
easy to groom *****
weight gain *
size ***
general health ****
Overall Trainability ****
easy to train ***
intelligence ****
mouthiness ***
prey drive *****
bark/howl **
potential to wander *****
Overall Exercise *****
energy level *****
intensity ***
exercise needs *****
playfullness *****
Sources:
www.akc.com
www.ukcdogs.com
www.dogtime.com
The Dog Encyclopedia
