Family: Hound
Breed Group: Southern, AKC Hound
Origin: Egypt & Spain - Ibiza, Balearic Islands
Date of Origin: Ancient
Originally used for: Hunting,
Used today: Companion, lure coursing, show dog
Other Name(s): Balaeric Dog
History of the Breed: The Ibizan Hound can be traced back to ancient Egypt. The Egyptians worshiped a god called Anubis the watchdog
of the dead. In 1922, a full-size sculpture of Anubis was located in Tutankhamen's tomb, and it was a precise image of the Ibizan Hound of today.
This demonstrates that the Pharaohs owned and treasured these dogs. Historians believe that either the Phoenician sailing traders, in the 8th
century B.C. or the Carthaginian invaders in the 6th century B.C. brought the dog to the island of Ibiza, off the coast of Spain
General Appearance: The Ibizan hound is an elegant, sleek, and athletic sighthound. The head like most sighthounds is long and
narrow and shaped in the form of a sharp cone truncated at its base. The amber colored eyes are oblique and small. The ears are large and pointed.
The muzzle is elongated, fine, and slender. The muzzle and skull are on parallel planes. The nose is prominent, extending beyond the lower jaw.
It is of a rosy flesh color and tends to harmonize with that of the coat. Pigment is solid or butterfly. Nostrils are open. The body has a long,
slender, slightly arched and strong neck. The back is level and straight. The chest is deep and long with the breastbone sharply angled and
prominent. The ribs are slightly sprung. The tail is set low, highly mobile, and reaches at least to the hock. It is carried in a sickle, ring,
or saber position, according to the mood of the dog.
Height & Weight:
Height 22.5-27.5 Inches
Weight 45-50 Pounds
Coat: There are three types of coats, short, shortest on head and ears and longest at back of the thighs
and under the tail. Wire-haired can be from one to three inches in length with a possible generous moustache. There is more hair
on the back, back of thighs, and tail. And long-haired all three types of coat are hard in texture.
Color: White or red, (can be light, yellowish-red called "lion" or deep red), solid or in any combination.
Grooming needs: Low
Temperament of Breed: These dogs make excellent family pets, are intelligent, clean and loyal. Do not let this breed off the lead
unless you are in a secure area as they tend to run off and can be very difficult to get them back on the leash.
Friendly with children: Yes
Friendly with other dogs: Yes, needs socialization at an early age.
Suitability as a watchdog: Excellent
Exercise Level: High, this breed should receive daily vigorous exercise.
Health Issues with the Breed:
A healthy breed
Major: Seizures, deafness
Minor: Allergies
Life Expectancy: 12 - 14 Years
2006 AKC Ranking: 138
First Registered by the AKC: 1978
Registries: CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, NKC, NZKC, IHCUS, ANKC, APRI, ACR
ACR -American Canine Registry
AKC -American Kennel Club
ANKC -Australian National Kennel Club
APRI -American Pet Registry Inc.
CKC -Continental Kennel Club
CKC -Canadian Kennel Club
FCI -Fédération Cynologique Internationale
IHCUS -Ibizan Hound Club of the United States
KCGB -Kennel Club of Great Britain
NKC -National Kennel Club
NZKC -New Zealand Kennel Club
UKC -United Kennel Club
Breed Organizations & Associations:
Ibizan Hound Club of the United States I.H.C.U.S.
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