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Ibizan Hound
General Appearance
Tall, narrow, finely built, large erect ears.
| Below | Average | Above | Key | |
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| Good with children | ||||
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| Lifespan | |
Below: < 10 years Average: > 10 years Above: > 15 years |
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| Location | |
Below: Town only Average: Town and Country Above: Country only |
Characteristics
Agile, tireless, controlled hunter. Retrieves to hand, has ability to jump great heights without take-off run.
Temperament
Reserved with strangers, not nervous or aggressive. Dignified, intelligent and independent
Head and Skull
Fine, long, flat skull with prominent occipital bone. Stop not well defined, slightly convex muzzle, length of which from eyes to tip of nose equals length from eyes to occiput. Nose flesh coloured, should protrude beyond teeth, jaws very strong and lean.
Eyes
Clear amber, expressive. Almond-shaped; not prominent, large or round.
Ears
Large, thin, stiff, highly mobile, erect when dog is alert, in a continuous line with arch of neck when viewed in profile; base set on level with eyes. Drop ears unacceptable.
Mouth
Perfectly even white teeth; scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws. Thin lips with no dewlap.
Neck
Very lean, long, muscular and slightly arched.
Forequarters
Rather steep, short shoulder blades, long straight legs, erect pasterns of good length
Body
Level back sloping slightly from the pin bones to rump. Long, flat ribcage. Short coupled with well tucked-up waist, breast bone very prominent. Depth measured between bottom of ribcage and elbow 7-8 cms (21/2-3 ins).
Hindquarters
Long, strong, straight and lean, no great angulation, long second thigh, turning neither in nor out.
Feet
Well arched toes, thick pads, light coloured claws. Front feet may turn slightly outwards. Dewclaws should not be removed in front. No hind dewclaws.
Tail
Long, thin, low set, reaching well below the hock; when passed between legs and round flank reaches spine; may be carried high when excited, but not curled within itself or low over back.
Gait
A suspended trot, which is a long far-reaching stride, with a slight hover before placing foot to ground.
Coat
Smooth or rough always hard, close, dense. Longer under tail and at back of legs. Hunting scars should not be penalised
Colour
White, chestnut or lion solid colour, or any combination of these.
Size
In country of origin varies between 56 and 74 cms (22-29 ins), but balance is overriding factor.
Excercise Requirements
Considerable
Grooming Needs
Light
Notes
Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
