RARE BREED OF THE MONTH - Nov. 2013

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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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