Other Names
Balearic Dog, Ca Eibisenc, Podenco Ibicenco

Origin
Balearic Islands
The Ibizan hound is an ancient breed with ancestry that can be traced back nearly 5,000 years.

Use Today
Companion, Retrieving, Hunting

Life Expectancy
This breed can live as long as 12 years of age or more

Weight & Height
42 to 55 pounds & 22 to 29 inches tall

Known Health Problems
Axonal dystrophy, sensitive to anesthesia and other drugs including pesticides

Physical Description
Large, muscular dog. The chest is deep and the neck is long and arched. The head and muzzle are long and narrow. The nose is large and the flesh colored. The eyes are small and amber or caramel in color. The ears are large and naturally erect. The tail is long

Temperment
Dog is calm and affectionate being loyal to its family. They get along well with children but they can be wary of strangers at first..

Living Conditions
Will do ok in apartment or city if sufficiently exersiced

Grooming
Light brushing needed as well as wiping with a damp cloth

Exercise
Needs to be walked daily or allowed to run of lead in a large fenced area

Coat Colors
White,Fawn,Fawn/White,Red,Red/White

Coat Texture
Short-haired,long-haired and rough-haired varities exist for this breed.. The long-haired is the rarest of the 3

Puppies
6-12 pups per litter. Pups need firm training . They may sometimes attack small animals such as cats

Recognition
Continental Kennel Club
American Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
American Pet Registry
Fédération Cynologique Internationale
Canadian Kennel Club
National Kennel Club