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The IBIZAN HOUND
Other names: Podenco Ibicenco, Va Eivissenc, Ibizan Warren Hound
Origin: Spain
Use: hunting (hare and other small game)
Recognition: FCI, CKC, AKC, UKC, CKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, NAPR
HISTORY:
The Ibizan Hound is recognized by the FCI under the category of Primitive Types, as this breed is indeed old, belonging to the sighthound family. It is believed that the first Ibizan Hounds were brought to Spain, to the island of Eivissa, by phoenician traders around the 8th century BC.
Although they bear a strong resemblance to the Pharaoh Hound, recent DNA tests have revealed that no direct connection between the Ibizan and the ancient dogs of Egypt can be found. However, experts believe that the lack of any solid DNA proof may have been caused by the way the Ibizan Hound has been bred over the centuries, for certain traits.
In the United States, the Ibizan Hound is frequently competed in lure coursing through the AKC and ASFA, and also competes in LGRA straight racing and NOTRA oval track racing. Some parts of the country also use them for coursing live prey, generally jackrabbits.
In Spain, they are still used by farmers for hunting hare in both open fields as well as in dense shrub. Traditionally, they hunt in packs (3-15 dogs) composed mainly out of females, with 1-2 males at most, as the females are believed to be better hunters, working better in a pack.
CHARACTERISTICS:
These dogs are playful, elegant and quite. They get along well with children but are reserved towards strangers. They have a strong prey drive and a somewhat stubborn and independent personality, so proper obedience training is advised. Also, the Ibizan should be socialized from an early age with other, smaller, animals, as they most likely have the tendency to hunt anything smaller than them.
Also, the breed is known having some problems regarding allergens in the form of various chemical substances, like flea/tick treatment, shampoos, medicines etc.
COAT:
Short-haired variety:
- short, hard and shiny
- color: red, red & white
Wire-haired variety:
- medium-long, hard
- color: same colors as the short-haired variety
EYES:
- oblique and small
- color: light amber to caramel
SIZE:
- Height: 22-29 in (56-74 cm)
- Weight: 42 - 55 lbs (19-25 kg)
Short video depicting the breed: Crufts 2013 >link<
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RARE BREED OF THE MONTH - May 2014
The KERRY BLUE TERRIER
Other names: Irish Blue Terrier, Kerry
Origin: Ireland
Use: vermin control, hearding sheep, watchdog
Recognition:CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, CET, APRI, ACR, DRA, NAPR
HISTORY:
This medium-sized terrier breed was created in Ireland, originally as a all-around farm dog, specialized in vermin control (rat, fox, hare, badger). Being active, versatile and alert, they were soon enough used as sheep hearders and watchdogs. Today they are used mainly as a companion.
The breed emerged in the mountains of Kerry, in Ireland and although its origin isn`t certain, it is believed that the Bedlington Terrier, P
RARE BREED OF THE MONTH - Feb. 2014
The KOOIKERHONDJE
Other names: Kooiker Hound, Dutch Decoy Dog, Small Dutch Waterfowl Dog
Origin: Netherlands
Use: duck luring, vermin control
Recognition: DKC, FCI, KCF, KCC, UKC, ARBA, KCUSA, DKC, KCGB, APRI, DRA, NAPR
HISTORY:
This small Spaniel breed evolved in the Netherlands as a farm and hunting dog used for luring wild ducks in special traps placed near the lakes. For generations, the Kooikerhondje was used in an ingenious method of hunting ducks. The hunter would build a trap called a "Kooi" which consists of a curved ditch leading out from a pond frequented by ducks. Over the ditch an arch of netting is suspended. The result is a
RARE BREED OF THE MONTH - Jan. 2014
The NORWEGIAN LUNDEHUND
Other names: Norwegian Puffin Dog, Norsk Lundehund, Lundie
Origin: Norway
Use: puffin hunting (now illegal), companion
Recognition: FCI, CKC, NKC, ACR, DRA, AKC, NAPR
HISTORY:
This small Spitz breed naturally evolved over time (hundreds of years) in Norway`s coastal regions, farmers using them for hunting puffins as well as for searching for puffin nests and retrieving their eggs from steep rocky cliffs. According to their specific purpose, Lundies needed to be small, agile, eager to please and, last but not least, flexible (so they could fit between the rocks and catch the puffins before they got away).
Despite be
2013 RARE BREED OF THE MONTH HIGHLIGHT
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