IBIZAN HOUND — BREED DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION Breed Description / Health Issues / Breed Standards / Grooming / Training / Additional Information Breed Description
Breed Registries:	Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) - Hound Group American Kennel Club (AKC) - Hound Group United Kennel Club (UKC) - Sighthounds and Pariah Dogs The Kennel Club [U.K.] (KC) - Hounds
Note: The breed registries indicated above are the most recognized all-breed registries. The breed may also be recognized by other registries not indicated here. For further details about dog registries, please see the document: Dog Breed Registries in North America.
Height:	25 to 29 inches (64-74 cm)
Weight:	45 to 50 lbs (20.5-22.5 kg)
The Ibizan Hound is a slender and elegant sporting hound with a resemblance to the Anubis, the Egyptian "watchdog of the dead". He is believed to have originated in Egypt many centuries ago and is considered to be one of the most ancient breeds of hounds. The Ibizan is renowned for his hunting abilities, using sight, scent and hearing when in pursuit of his game. He is even-tempered, affectionate and loyal, very trainable and an easygoing companion. The Ibizan is friendly and outgoing but also protective of his home and family. With his strong, fit, lively and vigorous characteristics, the Ibizan is well suited for obedience, tracking and lure coursing. He moves with great pride and has a deer-like elegance. He is as fast as the top coursing breeds and without equal in agility. The Ibizan is said to be able to jump great heights from a standstill — It is recommended that owners of this breed have fences at least six feet high. His coat is short, coarse and may be either rough or smooth. His colouring is red and white, solid or a combination. IBIZAN HOUNDS - A CELEBRATION! by Lisa Puskas A celebration of the remarkable Ibizan Hound. 299 photos capture the breed's personality, function and conformation. — Available from Dogwise.com. For additional titles, see the Books & Merchandise section. TOP Health Issues: Like all breeds of dogs, the Ibizan Hound may be susceptible to certain health problems. Some of these include: Deafness — Deafness can occur in one or both ears. Breeding stock should be tested before breeding; however, this does not ensure that offspring will be free from this disorder. Eye Problems Allergies — Allergies to food, pollen, topical products, insects and other irritants are fairly common in the Ibizan Hound breed. Seizures — There are many causes for seizures and some are believed to be hereditary. Like all members of the Sighthound family, the Ibizan Hound is sensitive to a number of anesthetics. It is very important to discuss this with your Veterinarian in advance of any required surgery. For additional information, see: Anesthesia in Sighthounds from the Saluki Club of America, as well as A Safe Method of Sighthound Anesthesia by Rodger I. Barr, DVM. If you are considering the adoption of a Ibizan Hound puppy, or any breed, it is very important to be selective in choosing a responsible and reputable breeder. Ensure that the prospective puppy's parents have all health clearances. Breeding of any dog should not be done until after they have been proven to be free of evidence of significant hereditary diseases. (For more information on selecting a breeder, see the articles on the main Breed Listing and Breeders page.) Health Resources: Health Survey — From the Ibizan Hound Club of the United States. Health and the Ibizan Hound Health and Nutrition — Canada's Guide to Dogs growing section on several health and nutrition related issues. Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF) Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program (PennHip) QuickCare Pet Insurance Programs TOP Breed Standards: CKC Breed Standard AKC Breed Standard UKC Breed Standard The Kennel Club (U.K.) Breed Standard AKC IBIZAN HOUND VIDEO 19 Min. Video Edition, Published by the AKC Discussion of the breed standard: good structure and movement, acceptable colors, correct head, size. Developed for breeders, exhibitors and judges. — Available from Dogwise.com. For additional titles, see the Books & Merchandise section. TOP Grooming: Grooming — See this section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for additional information, tips and articles on Grooming as well as listings of Groomers from across Canada. TOP Training Resources: Training — For information on training your Ibizan Hound, see this growing section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for tips, articles, as well as listings of training centres across Canada. Training Tools & Equipment Choose from a wide variety of items from Dogwise.com TOP Additional Information: Clubs, Sports & Activities — See this section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for information on various sports and activities as well as listings of non-breed specific clubs from across Canada. (Note: For Ibizan Hound specific clubs, see the Breed Clubs section.) Lure Coursing Whippets and Other Sighthounds — A very informative website dedicated to Sighthounds explaining why a Sighthound thinks and acts differently from other breeds of dogs.

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