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{ Ibizan Hound }
Biography//
KC Group: hound
Size: Medium
Good with children?:Yes
Exercise requirement: Good
Good guard dogs: No
Moulting level: Low
Grooming: Little
Jogging partner: Yes
The Ibizan hound is an extremely fast and agile dog. Tall, narrow, finely built with large erect ears. A tireless hunter, which has the ability to jump great heights. Reserved with strangers, not nervous or aggressive, dignified and independent.Head and skull are fine, long flat skull, stop not well defined with slightly convex muzzle - the length from eyes to tip of nose equals length from eyes to occiput. Nose is flesh coloured, jaws strong and lean. Eyes are clear amber, expressive, almond shaped.
Character//
A feature characteristic of this breed is the gait/movement - which is a suspended trot, with a long far-reaching stride with slight hover before placing the foot to the ground. Coat is rough or smooth but should always be dense and hard which is longer under the tail and at the back of the legs.Colour can be white, chestnut or lion or any combination of these.Note that drop ears are not accepted when showing. Any departure from the above points should be considered a fault; care should be given to the above points when choosing a specimen for any future breeding programme
Size//
Dogs should measure between 22-29 inches, weight 19-25kg.
Health//
Note that drop ears are not accepted when showing. Any departure from the above points should be considered a fault; care should be given to the above points when choosing a specimen for any future breeding programme
Special Care//
Although they make great pets for the home, the Ibizan Hound needs plenty of exercise outdoors - it is recommended you have suitable fencing as they can jump great heights with little or no run up!.Remember! All breed profiles are general and every dog is an individual..