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Ibizan Hound Puppies for Sale
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, also called Podenco
Ibicenco, is an agile, deer-like, elegant and athletic hound that has a long,
arched neck, long wedge-shaped head, amber eyes and very large, triangular ears
which stand up when the dog is alert. The teeth are exceptionally healthy. The
rose or flesh-colored nose has a slightly convex shape called "Roman
nose." The body is fine-boned, but not as slender as in many other
sighthounds. The Ibizan Hound has flat, sleek muscles without any heaviness. The
front legs are perfectly straight all the way from the elbows to the ground.
Dewclaws may be removed or left natural. The tail is long and slender, hanging
low when the dog is relaxed and carried a bit higher when the dog is alert.
The Ibizan Hound is "hare-footed," with long toes. 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 & red, white & 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. If you have an adult
Ibizan Hound and would like another dog, it is suggested that you get a puppy.
Beezers are pack animals by nature, so introducing a puppy to the household is
easier. An Ibizan thinks its humans are their pack, so any addition (human or
baby) must be introduced slowly. 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 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 request will always achieve more than a gruff command. This
breed tends to have large litters. |
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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. If there is not a good-sized fenced-in area for them to run, it should
have at least two to three long walks a day. 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 |
Several examples of Ancient Egyptian
art, some from 5000 years ago, depict dogs closely resembling today's Ibizan
Hound. This sleek hunting greyhound may have been brought to the islands off the
coast of Spain from Egypt by Phoenician traders in about 700-900 BC. The breed
became common on the island of Ibiza and other nearby islands and were used
there to hunt rabbit and other small game. The Ibizan Hound is a very fast dog
that can hunt on all types of terrain - working by sight, hearing and smell. It
can also be used in nocturnal hunting. He is a steady pointer when he discovers
game, and can also retrieve very well. Spanish hunters run these dogs in packs.
Today the breed's chasing instincts can flourish in the sport of lure coursing.
The Ibizan Hound is also a delightful companion and show dog. This breed is very
similar to the Pharaoh Hound, but the Ibizan
Hound is larger and can have a multi-colored coat. The Ibizan Hound was fully
recognized by the AKC in 1979. |
Group |
Southern, AKC Hound |
| Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, NKC,
NZKC, IHCUS, ANKC, APRI, ACR |
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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 |
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