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Ibizan Hound
(Podenco Ibicenco)
(Ibizan Warren Hound - Ibizan Podenco)
An Ibizan Hound from Spain.
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Pronunciation |
Ih-BEEZ-an
Hound |
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Description |
The Ibizan Hound ,is also called Podenco
Ibicenco. The body is fine boned and slender. The head is long and narrow with a long muzzle that tapers to a point, giving the appearance of a cone. It has a very small stop. The nose is a rosy flesh color. The teeth meet in a scissors bite. The small eyes are a clear amber to caramel in color. The erect ears are large and pointed. The neck is long, slender and slightly arched. The back is level and straight. The chest is long and deep. The front legs are straight. Dewclaws may be removed. There are three
varieties of Ibizan: smooth-haired, long-haired, and wire-haired. The most
common is the smooth-haired and the long-haired is very rare. The wire-haired
has a longer coat of rough hair that is softer textured than the other two
varieties. Colors are white and red, white and tan, or solid white or red.
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Temperament |
The Ibizan Hounds, sometimes called
"Beezers" by their fanciers, are quiet, clean, playful and polite.
Good with children, gentle, sensible and sensitive. Protective and somewhat
independent. They will hold back watchfully with strangers. Once they decide the
stranger means no harm, they will relax very quickly. Be careful with small pets
such as rabbits, cats and rodents; the Ibizan Hound is bred to hunt these
creatures. Cats that are raised with the Ibizan Hound will fit in just fine as
part of the "family pack," but it will chase and possibly kill a cat
it does not know. As in all breeds, the Ibizan Hound should be well socialized
with other dogs, other animals, adults, and children.
Beezers are pack animals by nature, so introducing a puppy to the household is
easy. An Ibizan thinks its humans are their pack, so any addition (human or
baby) must be introduced slowly. When introducing an adult dog, be sure to take both dogs together on a pack walk, making both dogs heel on the walk before bringing the new dog home. Ibizans are members of the family. They cannot
be kept as kennel dogs. They love their humans, are as clean as a cat, and
respect the rules of a household. This breed blushes when they get excited, as
does the Pharaoh Hound. Ibizans like to learn and
do so very quickly. They are trainable, but tend to be willful if they sense their owners are meek or passive and get bored
easily. Provided they have been properly trained, they can participate in many
types of dog sports. These dogs are very sensitive to the voice of their handler
and a friendly, calm, but assertive command will always achieve more than a harsh command. This
breed tends to have large litters. As with all dogs, be sure you are always your dogs pack leader to avoid any negative unwanted behaviors. Proper human to canine communication is essential. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: 22-29 inches (56-74 cm.)
Weight: 42-55 pounds (19-25 kg.) |
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Health Problems |
The Ibizan Hound is hardy and strong,
but can have allergic reactions to drugs, including insecticides and flea
powders. Some lines seem to be prone to seizures. The Ibizan Hound has a genetic
propensity for Axonal Dystrophy, nerve and muscle disease. |
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Living Conditions |
The Ibizan Hound will do okay in an
apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. They are moderately active indoors
and will do best with at least a large yard. The Ibizan Hound can jump very high
from a complete standstill, enabling him to easily jump most fences. An
incredibly fast dog, the Ibizan Hound can be extremely difficult to re-capture.
They are sighthounds, meaning they hunt by sight rather than scent. Ibizans have
selective hearing and an independent nature. They will take off running and WILL
NOT come back until they feel like it. The strong chase instinct and lack of
caution in traffic can lead to disaster. A large fenced area is best for regular
exercise. Breed Club literature suggests at least 40X60 feet. The breed is quite
sensitive to cold, as his coat is not very protective. |
Exercise |
This breed requires a great deal of
exercise. It should
have at least two to three long walks a day in order to satisfy their migration instinct. While out on the walk make sure the dog heels beside or behind the person holding the lead, never in front, as instinct tells a dog the leader leads the way, and that leader needs to be the human. This breed should get a chance to
stretch its legs with a nice run once a day. They will highly enjoy retrieving
for you and will also enjoy running alongside your bicycle, but don't do this
until your dog is fully grown as it can harm a young puppy. Do not let this
breed off the lead unless you are in a secure area. This independent sighthound
is extremely fast and it will take off and not come back until it is good and
ready to. They are extremely hard to recapture. Keep in mind that the Ibizan
Hound can jump very high from a complete standstill, enabling him to easily jump
most fences. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 10-12 years. |
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Grooming |
There are three varieties of Ibizan:
smooth-haired, long-haired, and wire-haired. Neither variety requires much
attention. The shine on the coat of the smooth-haired can be kept in good
condition by occasionally running a rubber glove over it. The wire-haired do not
need hand-plucking. All can be groomed by an occasional brushing. Check at
frequent intervals that the ear passages are clean and keep the claws short.
This breed is an average shedder. |
| Origin |
The Ibizan
Hound is very similar to the Pharaoh Hound, with the main difference being coat color and the Ibizan's larger size. Depictions of dogs that looked much like today's Ibizan Hound were found in ancient Egypt about 3400 BC. It is thought that sea traders brought these dogs to the island of Ibiza, along with other surrounding islands off the coast of Spain about 700-900 BC. The dogs were used to hunt rabbit, providing food for the islanders. The dogs also hunted for themselves as they were not fed by the humans. This fast, hunting greyhound type is able to hunt in both daylight and night. They hunt by sight, hearing and smell, alone or in packs. When the prey is discovered the Ibizan points and when it bolts,
the dog's sight hound instincts come into play and the hound is in full flight in strong pursuit. When the pray is captured the dog can be trained to bring it back to the hunter like a retriever. The Ibizan Hound is often used in the sport of lure coursing. They were recognized by the AKC in 1978.
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Group |
Southern, AKC Hound |
| Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, NKC,
NZKC, IHCUS, ANKC, APRI, ACR, DRA |
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CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American
Kennel Club
UKC = United Kennel
Club
KCGB = Kennel
Club of Great Britain
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand
Kennel Club
IHCUS = The
Ibizan Hound Club of the United States
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc. |
Bridge (Alisian FIelds Stirling Bridge One SC), a female, smooth Ibizan Hound, at 2 years old "She's a show dog and a lure courser."
Bridge (Alisian FIelds Stirling Bridge One SC), a female, smooth Ibizan Hound, at 2 years old. "She's also a champion snuggler and professional couch hog. :)"
Bridge (Alisian FIelds Stirling Bridge One SC), a female, smooth Ibizan Hound, at 2 years old, lure coursing.
Bridge (Alisian FIelds Stirling Bridge One SC), a female, smooth Ibizan Hound, at 2 years old, lure coursing.
Bridge (Alisian FIelds Stirling Bridge One SC), a female, smooth Ibizan Hound, at 2 years old, lure coursing.
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Photo Courtesy of Rose Bednarski - Rose's Homepage.
Photos Courtesy of Rose Bednarski - Rose's Homepage.
Photo Courtesy of WildWood Ibizan Hounds.
Photo Courtesy of WildWood Ibizan Hounds.
Photo Courtesy of WildWood Ibizan Hounds.
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