Ibizan Hound
Also called Beezer, Ca Eivissenc, Ibizan Warren Hound and Podenco Ibicenco
- Great with kids
- Needs space
The Ibizan Hound is a medium-sized hunting dog from the Balearic Islands of Spain. They are active, friendly, and intelligent, and make great family pets. Ibizan Hounds have a short, glossy coat that is usually white with red or chestnut markings. They are active and require plenty of exercise and mental stimulation to stay healthy and happy.
- Weight
- 44–55 lb (20–25 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 22–28 in (57–70 cm)
- Life span
- 11–14 years
- Exercise
- About 45 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short, Smooth
- Origin
- Balearic Islands (Ibiza), Spain
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: Good with other dogs
- Strangers: Polite with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Needs space
- Barking: Barks a little
- Training: Fairly easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds a little
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Affectionate
Alert
Even-tempered
Independent
Intelligent
Loyal
Coat colours
Red, white and white and red combinations
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 44–55 lb (20–25 kg) | 44–55 lb (20–25 kg) |
| Height | 24–28 in (60–70 cm) | 22–26 in (57–66 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for an Ibizan Hound
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Breeds of a similar size
All medium breeds
Sources
- Official Standard of the Ibizan Hound - AKC (opens in a new tab)
- Ibizan Standard - Ibizan Hound Club of the United States (opens in a new tab)
- Ibizan Hound - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Podenco Ibicenco: Facts and Personality Traits (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards: Ibizan Hound - United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Ibizan Hound Dog Breed - Hill's Pet (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).