Ibizan Hound
Breed Profile
Size: Medium
Origin: Middle East
Colour: White, chestnut or lion solid colour, or any combination of these
Lifespan: 12 years
Ibizan Hounds are reserved, dignified, independent, alert and affectionate dogs.
Owner's Guide
Sensitive, gentle and loyal, Ibizan Hounds make elegant, independent pets. They are built for speed so large and safe exercise areas are essential for these alert, enthusiastic chasers.
Originally bred to course rabbits and hares.
Special characteristics
This hound likes to run fast, jump and chase.
Exercise requirements
High. Needs to run outside, but lazy at home.
Attitude to
Owners: independent, affectionate
Children: good, tolerant
Other pets: may be problematic with small pets unless raised with them
Strangers: reserved
Unfamiliar dogs: friendly
Perfect owner
Easy-going owner who can offer frequent walks to a safe place for off-lead running and who will enjoy their gentle, independent spirit.
Potential problems
May be difficult to control on walks.
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