Hound group · Spain (Balearic Islands)
Ibizan Hound
Also called Beezer, Podenco Ibicenco, Ca Eivissenc.
Large dog, high energy, trains well with consistency.
- Clownish
- Family-oriented
- Even-tempered
- Elegant
- Playful
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 20 to 23 kg45 to 50 lb
- Lives
- 11 to 14 years
- Energy
- High
- Trains
- Moderate
- Barks
- Moderate
Training
Training an Ibizan Hound
Hound breeds. Recall is the whole game. Build it on a long line before you trust it, and never punish a slow return.
Athletic Jumpers
Start here
Ibizans can jump 5-6 feet from a standstill. Fencing must be exceptionally high and secure.
Prey Drive Management
Strong sighthound prey drive requires secure containment and on-lead walks in unfenced areas.
Clownish Nature
Unlike reserved sighthounds, Ibizans are playful and silly. Use their fun-loving nature in training.
The app turns this into five to fifteen minutes a day.
Add your Ibizan Hound and it builds the plan around their age, where they came from and what they already know, on video with Atlas and Shango.
Coming to iPhone first. The list hears the day it opens.
At home
Living with one
Bred to hunt by scent or sight, often far from the handler. Independent, with a nose or eyes that override you.
Gets on with
- ChildrenHigh
- Other dogsHigh
- StrangersModerate
- CatsLow
Breed averages. Early socialisation and the individual dog matter more.
- Exercise
- 1-2 hours daily. Loves running in secure areas, lure coursing, and agility.
- Grooming
- Low maintenance. Weekly brushing for both wire and smooth coat varieties.
- Drool
- Low
- Coat
- Smooth, WireWhite, Red, White and Red
- In a flat
- Needs more space than a flat gives.
Health
Things to ask a breeder or vet about
Retinal Dysplasia
Moderate
Eye abnormality that can affect vision
Seizures
Moderate
Some lines are prone to epilepsy
Allergies
Mild
Skin and food allergies can occur
Where they come from
History
Ancient breed from the Balearic Islands, resembling dogs depicted in Egyptian tombs. Used for hunting rabbits using sight, scent, and sound. One of the few sighthounds that also uses scent.
