Ibizan Hound (pronounced "I-bee-zan")
The Ibizan Hound is an elegant, agile, deer-like hound with large
ears and amber eyes that give the breed an exotic look. Their coats
are red, white or any combination of the two colors. They can have
smooth coats or longer wiry coats with bushy moustaches. In the
Ibizan’s native Spain, the breed is used in packs to hunt
rabbits. The Ibizan is unequaled in high and broad jumping ability,
which it uses to hunt in the rough terrain of its native
land.
A Look Back
In ancient Egypt around 3400 BC there were depictions of curled
tailed hounds very much of the type found in modern Ibizan Hounds.
It is believed that sea-traders, perhaps the Phoenicians, carried
these ancient dogs to various foreign lands such as Ibiza, an
island off the coast of Spain. There, they were used to hunt
rabbits to provide food for themselves and the island people.
Right Breed for You?
The Ibizan is a gracious and kind natured dog that needs an active
life to remain healthy and happy. Ibizans are known for their
ability to jump 5 foot fences with ease. A yard with a secure fence
is important for this breed. An Ibizan is generally aloof with
strangers and considers himself to be equal in status with his
human counterparts
• Hound Group; AKC recognized in 1978.
• Ranging in size from 22½ inches to 27½ inches tall at the
shoulder.
• Even-tempered, affectionate, loyal; sight hound.
The Puzzle
N42 56.ABC W070 54.0DE
ABC = AKC recognized then ADD 13 then SUBTRACT 1000
DE = Add inches tall at the shoulder then DIVIDE by 2 then SUBTRACT
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