Ibizan Hound Puppies and Dogs

Fast Facts & Guide to Ibizan Hound Puppies and Dogs

Have a glance at our Fact File and Guide to Ibizan Hound Puppies and Dogs. Discover some fast facts to gain a really fast overview of the Ibizan Hound.

Ibizan Hound Guide and Fact File

Height: The average height of an Ibizan Hound is 22-29 inches

Weight: The average weight of an Ibizan Hound is 19-25 kg

Size of Dog: The Ibizan Hound is a large sized breed of dog

Breed Type and Dog Group: This hound belongs to the Hound Group of Dogs

Country of Origin of the Breed: It is believed that sea-traders brought the Ibizan Hound to Ibiza

Exercise Needs: The Ibizan Hound requires high amounts of exercise and activity

Coat Type: The Ibizan Hound has two coat types - one long & wiry, the other short & smooth

Shedding hairs: Both Ibizan Hound coat types are low to average shedders

Grooming needs: The grooming needs for both Ibizan Hound coat types are low

Training a Ibizan Hound (Trainability): The Ibizan Hound is trainable with patience

Other Names of Ibizan Hound: Beezer, Podenco Ibicenco, Ibizan Warren Hound

Ibizan Hound Lifespan - This dog lives for approximately 10 - 12 years

Number of puppies per litter: The average litter size for the Ibizan Hound is around 6 puppies

Temperament / Behaviour: Courteous, Sweet, Loyal, Quiet, Sensitive and Charming

We hope that the fast facts and information provided in our Ibizan Hound puppy and dog fact file and guide will prove a useful overview of this particular breed. Please click one of the links at the top of the page for detailed articles relating to training, pet care, grooming, personality, exercise needs, male and female Ibizan Hound dog names, illness and health problems.

Summary of Ibizan Hound Puppies and Dogs

Ibizan Hound puppies and dogs are sweet, charming and dignified both in appearance and in personality and temperament. They have deer like features - amber eyes and large ears which makes their appearance very cute. This is a sensitive breed of puppy and dog that must be handled in a gentle but persuasive way as they can be a little difficult to train but they will not take well to harsh treatment. The Ibizan Hound is very unique as it actually blushes when it is happy or excited which is somewhat a rarity in animals. There are two different coat types - one coat type is long and wiry, the other is short and smooth. Both coat types are easy to maintain and require just minimal grooming once per week or fortnight. This breed should be bathed only when necessary as it can dry out the natural oils in its skin. Therefore, dogs and puppies should only be bathed when they become dirty or smelly.

Choosing Ibizan Hound Puppies and Dogs as Pets

Ibizan Hound puppies grow into large sized adult dogs and the above summary will help you to determine whether they are suitable as a family pet. If you are considering whether to buy a Ibizan Hound puppy, adoption is also an option for this particular type of dog, or even selecting one from a rescue centre, or reputable dog breeder who will provide information about the health history of any puppy that you might be considering. The Ibizan Hound is typical of the hound group of dogs as it doesn't tend to suffer from hereditary diseases and illnesses. This breed of puppy and dog is typically very healthy, however, as with all breeds there are health conditions that it can be more prone to (the Health Issues link above will lead you to further information about the health of the Ibizan Hound). This pleasant breed of puppy and dog makes a great companion to man as it is loyal, protective, friendly and loves spending time with humans. With the right training this breed adapts very well to household life.

Ibizan Hound Puppies and Dogs