Ibizan Hound
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 - N 42 57.ABC W 071 12.00D
ABC = The Year The hound group was AKC recognized minus
1498
D = Add both low and high shoulder height ranges then
subtract 46
