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Dogs 101 IBIZAN HOUND
Top Dog Facts About the Ibizan Hound

Originally, from the islands of Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca and Formentera, the Ibizan Hound is one of the oldest breeds. It has become the most iconic of all the descendants of the Egyptian dog because they have found skeletons of several dogs with more than 5,000 years old, very similar to this one in the Middle East. Currently, they’re quite common, and although they have lost some of their own characteristics by the crossing with other dogs, they still maintain several defining features. They are great pets, due to they’re independence, loyalty and love for their family.

Time for some Ruff Trivia:
Why have the Ibizan Hound dogs been related to the Ancient Egyptian culture?

A: By ancient records found
B: By his similar look to good Anubis.
C: By ancient fossil remains

What do you think, give it your best guess in the comments below before we get to the answer! Hang on tight and we’ll get back to this Ruff Trivia Question toward the end of the video.

The Ibizan Hound is a light, agile and robust dog. He has a muscular, big and strong, but above all stylized body that can measure between 22 and 29 inches tall and weigh 42 to 55 pounds. His eyes are especially useful for hunting, since he has a binocular vision; they are oval and amber colored. There are three varieties of Ibizan: straight hair, long hair and long hair. The colors are white and red, white and brown, solid white or red or a dark brown color with a darker shade, called lion color.

Grooming: The aesthetic and hygiene care is very simple, he only need bathrooms when he’s really dirty and brushed from time to time to remove dead hair. It’s recommended to check his ears frequently and also clean the teeth to avoid future infections. Visit now BrooklynsCorner.com and find out more about how to properly care for an Ibizan Hound.
Temperament: The Ibizan Hound has proven to be a great companion for both human families and other pets. He’s an intelligent, cunning, faithful, loving, balanced, protective dog and suspicious of strangers. Although sometimes he can be stubborn and independent, he loves to share a lot of time with his owners.

Training: Versatile and trainable, Ibizans make excellent family pets. A patient, careful, positive, fun and constant training will be enough to achieve excellent results and a good behavior. Get some basic obedience training tips here in BrooklynsCorner.com


Health: Because it’s a purebred, Ibizans usually have good health. However, they may suffer from allergies, nerve problems and muscle problems.
The Ibizan Hound may seem noble and proud, but in reality it’s a pretty dumb dog with a happy and fun personality. He’s a noble, brave, calm, peaceful, timid breed, and above all he’s a dog that loves his family unconditionally.

Find out if the Ibizan Hound would be a good addition to your home. Now you can visit Brooklyn’s Corner.com to take our quiz and find out which dog would be the best match for you.

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