Ibizan Hound and Ibizan Hound pictures
The Ibizan Hound is an elegant and agile breed with an athletic
and attractive outline and a ground-covering springy trot. Though
graceful in appearance, it has good bone girth and is a rugged/hardy
breed. Its large upright ears - a hallmark of the breed - are broad
at the base and frame a long and elegant headpiece. The neck is
long and lean. It has a unique front assembly with well laid back
shoulders and straight upper arm. In this way it is different from
most other sighthound breeds in construction. It comes in both smooth
and wire coated varieties. It is either red or white or a combination
of red and white. Its nose is flesh colored, as are its ears, eye
rims, and pads of feet. Its eyes are a striking amber color and
have an alert and intelligent expression. The Ibizan may range in
height from 24 to 29 inches and weigh from 45 to 65 lbs, males being
larger than females. Ibizan Hounds are very intelligent, active,
and engaging by nature. They are true "clowns" of the
dog world, delighting in entertaining their people with their antics.
Though somewhat independent and stubborn at times, they do take
well to training if positive methods are used, but will balk at
punitive training methods. They are generally quiet, but will alarm
bark if necessary, so they make good watch dogs. They are sensitive
hounds, and very good around children and other dogs alike. They
generally make good house dogs, but are active and athletic, therefore
need a lot of daily exercise. They do not make good kennel dogs.
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