Ibizan Hound

Hound (AKC:1978)

Sighthounds and Pariahs (UKC)

Active

Clownish

Engaging

Independent

Intelligent

Stubborn

Red

Red & White

White

White & Red

Average $2000 - $2500 USD

Ibizan Hounds are a rare breed. Expect to spend time on a waiting list if you're interested in one of these dogs. In general. The average price for an Ibizan Hound puppy is between $2000.00 - $2500.00, but every breeder is different and will price their puppies differently.

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The Ibizan Hound will do okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. It is moderately active indoors and will do best with at least a large yard.

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Occassional

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Good with Kids: This is a suitable dog breed for kids. It is also friendly toward other pets and friendly toward strangers.

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This breed requires a great deal of exercise. It should have at least two to three long walks a day in order to satisfy the migration instinct.

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Moderate Maintenance: The Ibizan has a short, smooth coat or a wirehaired coat. In both cases, he is a neat dog who tends to clean himself pretty thoroughly. Nonetheless, he still requires some grooming assistance.

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Hypoallergenic: No

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Ranking: #53 Full Ranking List

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Moderate Shedding: The wirehaired Ibizan’s coat breaks off and sheds a little more than the smooth coat. Brush it weekly as well. An occasional bath as needed will keep your Ibizan clean.

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Moderately Easy Training: The Ibizan Hound is a quick learner, and is eager to do so. However, a meek or timid pack master breeds a stubborn and willful Ibizan Hound. Be sure to exert your authority as pack master during training to ensure the dog knows his place in the pack.

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The lbizan Hound is considered to be one of the most ancient breeds of hounds and bears a striking resemblance to the Egyptian god, Anubis. Their name is taken from the island of Ibiza, which is off the coast of Spain. It is believed they were taken there by the Phoenicians around the eighth century. Another theory is that they were brought there by the invading Carthaginians in the sixth century. Regardless, the Ibizan Hound has been bred for thousands of years as a hunting dog, its primary quarry being rabbits. Although a Sighthound, they use sight, scent and sound while hunting. Function was, and still is, of prime importance. The Ibizan Hound is often used in the sport of lure coursing. It was recognized by the AKC in 1978.