Wednesday Breed Of The Day

Ibizan Hound
Other Names: Podenco Ibicenco, Ca Eibisenc, Balaeric Dog

Height: 22.5 - 27.5 inches
Weight: 42 - 55 lbs.

Colors: Solid white, chestnut or lion, or any combination of these.
Coat: Smooth or rough; always hard, close and dense.

Temperament: Ibizan Hounds are alert, adaptable
With Children: Yes
With Pets: True to a hound nature they need to learn to respect small animals and cats.
Special Skills: Hunting dog and family pet.

Watch-dog: High
Guard-dog: Low

Care and Training: Minimal grooming of the Ibizan Hounds coat is necessary. A light brushing, good massage or rub down with a damp soft cloth is all that is needed for coat care. Clean and check ears regularly. Trim nails. Exercise of Ibizan Hounds should consist of frequent long walks on a leash. Handle puppies from an early age for proper socialization. Also obedience training should begin early on.
Learning Rate: High. Train in small steps, overbearing training methods will only panic them.

Activity: Moderate
Living Environment: Apartment or house will do if they receive daily exercise. They do not kennel well, prefers a non-hectic environment, should be kept out of drafts and enjoys the comforts of a soft bed.

Health Issues: Sensitive to insecticides, false pregnancies are common.

Life Span: 10 - 12 Years
Litter Size: 6 - 12

Country of Origin: Spain
History:Their origins trace back to the time of the Pharaohs in 3400 B.C. when they were used a a hunting dog. Egyptologists have identify the Ibizan Hound as the dog depicted on artifacts that have been discovered in the tombs of the Pharaohs. The Ibizan and Pharaoh Hound are believed to be the same breed. It is said that the Ibizan was brought from Egypt to Ibiza by the Phoenician traders. In 1956 Colonel and Mrs. Seoane of Rhode Island brought the first Ibizan Hounds to the United States. It was from this pair that the first American litter was born.

First Registered by the AKC: 1978
AKC Group: Hound
Class: Hound
Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 5), KC (GB), UKC

 

Now thats an intresting looking dog! Great BOD!!!!! (Breed of the day!)

 

I just read about that dog yesterday on accident and thought it was so cool! Great pick. Beautiful and interesting.

 

what a beautiful dog, my friend just got a rat terrior and their faces resemble allot, same ears too he is way smaller though......I have to say I have never seen allot of the dogs you post are they all rare breeds that you post or just informing us on the uncommon? Anyhow very informative good job........ :y_the_best:

 

papillon/mom- a few are rare breeds but most are not. We do it to educate each other. Fun isn't it!

 

I'm a rare breed nut... Lots of mine are rare breeds... There are sooo many out there...

I like to research breeds I don't know about and post that here...most of the breeds I'm still learning about are Rare breeds... So I think that's why it seems most are rare...I'm sure other folks are in the same mode.

I have a breed in mind...it's not rare but not many folks actually KNOW much about it... It's very common... :wink:

So who you gonna tag for tomarrow? :mrgreen:

 

Great breed! Quite beautiful.

Papilon: I don't know about others, but I just switch up the breeds. Some do breeds that they have owned, others pick a wierd looking one a do that. There are a lot of weird looking dogs out there!
I thought it was a good idea because people are always joining and asking what breed is good for them. This kindsa gives them an opportunity to look at breeds they may not haveknown about to see if its a good fit.

 

I generally don't have time to read them all, but I like to look at the pictures and skim through the temperament stuff.


Jamiya

 

this ine came in 2nd at westminster, her name was bunny because she had a brown marking on her back just like the playboy bunny logo. interesting dog

honeyber