Ibizan Hound Dog

INTRODUCTION

Ibizan Hound Dogs are Family-Oriented, Even-Tempered, and Polite dogs they are from the Hound group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 152. Their coats can be both short and wired hair and have a hard texture. They clean themselves like cats also these dogs need lots of exercises and they were bred to chase rabbits all day long. This dog makes a great family pet. Ibizan Hound Dogs are Purebred, non-allergic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 53).

HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Engaging, Stubborn, Clownish, Intelligent, Independent, Active
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Hound. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Ibiza
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

INTERESTING FACTS

1- Ibizan hounds are a mixture of noble royalty and wild hunter

2- They enjoy being pampered but would instantly trade a soft bed for a chance to run and hunt

  • CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME

    Calling names: Ibizan Hound Dog
    Scientific name: Canis lupus

  • COLOUR VARIATIONS

    White, Fawn, Red & White, Red

  • COAT TYPE

    Double coat

  • LIFE SPAN

    10 - 12 years

  • APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT

    Height: 33 - 38in (84 - 97cm)
    Length: 33 - 38in (84 - 97cm)

  • TAIL

    The tail is set on low and is long enough to reach to the spine when it is pulled forward between the legs. Thicker at the set on, it tapers gradually to the tip

  • WEIGHT

    Female: 20 - 30 kg
    Male: 20 - 30 kg

  • BREEDING SEASON

    Throughout the year

  • REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD

    Reproduction: One or two times a year
    Gestation period: 63 days

  • LITTER SIZE

    About 6 to 12 puppies

  • LOOK A LIKE

    Afghan hound

  • FARM ANIMAL

    Can be

  • FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED

    Early as 800 BC

  • ORIGIN

    Ibiza

  • DISTRIBUTION

    Nationwide

  • OCCURRENCE

    Families:
    Species:

  • FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL

    Omnivores

  • TO HUMANS

    They are among the gentlest and most easy going of dogs, getting along well with other dogs and children. They are reserved with strangers, and even somewhat reserved with their family

  • AS A PET

    Recommended

  • KIDS FAVOURITE

    Yes

ANIMAL KINGDOM