Cirneco dell'Etna
Also called Cirneco, Sicilian Greyhound and Sicilian Hound
- Great with kids
- Needs lots of exercise
The Cirneco dell'Etna is a small and slender breed of dog that was originally bred in Sicily for hunting rabbits. They are intelligent, energetic, and independent, and make excellent companion dogs.
- Weight
- 18–29 lb (8–13 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 17–20 in (43–51 cm)
- Life span
- 12–14 years
- Exercise
- About 45 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short, Smooth
- Origin
- Sicily, Italy
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: OK with other dogs
- Strangers: Reserved with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Very energetic
- Apartment living: Can manage in an apartment
- Barking: Barks a little
- Training: Fairly easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds a little
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Affectionate
Alert
Gentle
Independent
Keen hunter
Strong-willed
Coat colours
Chestnut tan, dark tan, isabella, light sand and light tan
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 22–29 lb (10–13 kg) | 18–22 lb (8–10 kg) |
| Height | 18–20 in (46–51 cm) | 17–19 in (43–48 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Cirneco dell'Etna
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Breeds of a similar size
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Sources
- Official Standard for the Cirneco Dell'Etna (AKC) (opens in a new tab)
- FCI Standard N° 199 CIRNECO DELL'ETNA (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards: Cirneco dell'Etna | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Cirneco dell'Etna - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Cirneco dell'Etna Dog Breed and Characteristics (opens in a new tab)
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