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Ibizan
Hound dog breed
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Ibizan Hound owner,
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Dog breed group |
Hound
Dog |
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Origin of breed |
Egypt,
hunting dog and family pet.
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Life expectancy |
10
- 12 Years
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Color |
Solid
white, chestnut or lion, or any combination of these.
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Coat type |
Smooth
or rough; always hard, close and dense.
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Exercise needs |
Should
consist of frequent long walks on a leash. |
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Temperament |
The ibizan is alert and adaptable. The Ibizan is a even tempered
breed who is not given to great burst of affection, but are
quite, loyal and giving and enjoy human companionship.
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Good with children |
Good
with children. True to a hound nature he needs to learn to respect
small animals and cats.
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Grooming needs |
Minimal grooming 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. |
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Average size (inches) |
23.5
- 27.5
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22.5
- 26
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Average weight (lbs) |
50
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45
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Health issues |
Sensitive to insecticides,
false pregnancies are common.
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Living conditions |
Apartment or house
will do if he receives daily exercise. |
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Dog
breed description
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The Ibizan Hound has clean-cut
lines, large pricked ears and light pigment. Used primarily as a hunting
dog whose quarry is rabbits he can hunt by sound as well as sight. Egyptologists
have identify the Ibizan 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.
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Dog
breed infobits |
His
origins trace back to the time of the Pharaohs in 3400 B.C. when he was
used a a hunting dog. |
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