Cirneco dell’Etna Dog
INTRODUCTION
Cirneco dell’Etna Dogs are Affectionate, Friendly, and Independent dogs they are from the Hound group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank #183. These breeds were developed to hunt rabbits and small game they are very quick like Olympic sprinters and have friendly nature also need regular exercise to keep healthy both physically and mentally. Cirneco dell’Etna Dogs are Purebred, and not hypoallergenic dogs.
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Affectionate, Gentle
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Hound. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Italy
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus familiaris
INTERESTING FACTS
1- They Evolved By Natural Selection
2- They Hunt by Sight
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names:
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
White, Fawn, Sable, Orange & White, Fawn & White, Fawn Sable
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COAT TYPE
Single coat
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 14 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Height: 22 - 26in (56 - 66cm)
Length: 22 - 26in (56 - 66cm) -
TAIL
Long, low set, and rather thick for its entire length, carried saber fashion in repose and lifted above the back, trumpet fashion, when the dog is alert
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WEIGHT
Female: 8 - 10 kg
Male: 10 - 12 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
3 - 5 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Ibizan Hound
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FARM ANIMAL
No
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1932
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ORIGIN
Italy
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Very friendly with humans
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
