The Ibizan Hound has its roots in the Balearic Islands, particularly in Ibiza, Mallorca, Menorca, and Formentera. This dog has a very ancient history and was primarily used for hunting. Its popularity has gradually spread to other regions of the continent, such as Catalonia, southern France, and southwestern Spain.
✨ Breed Characteristics
- Origin: Balearic Islands (Ibiza, Mallorca, Menorca, Formentera)
- Type: Hunting dog
- Hypoallergenic? No
📊 Quick Facts
- Weight:
- Male: 20-24 kg
- Female: 17-20 kg
- Height:
- Male: 60-72 cm
- Female: 58-65 cm
- Life expectancy: 12-14 years
- Exercise needs: 2 to 3 hours per day
- Apartment living: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (Prefer a house with a fenced yard)
🧠 Personality (out of 5 stars)
- Intelligent: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Affectionate: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Protective: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Playful: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Vocalizations: ⭐⭐☆☆☆
- Obedient: ⭐⭐☆☆☆
- Hunter: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Calm: ⭐⭐☆☆☆
- Athletic: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Independent: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
🐾 Compatibility with
- Children: ⭐⭐⭐☆ (May be good with children, but requires good socialization)
- Other animals: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (May have difficulty with other animals, especially small ones)
- Strangers: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (May be reserved or wary)
- Apartment living: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (Needs a large space and regular exercise)
🧼 Maintenance & care
- Ease of maintenance: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (Short coat, low maintenance)
- Maintenance cost: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Relatively low cost)
- Frequency of care:
- Brushing: Occasionally to remove dead hair
- Additional care: Regular checking of ears, teeth, and nails
💰 Budget
- Purchase price:800-1200 €
- Average annual cost (veterinary, accessories, food): 450-650 €
🏡 Important note
The Ibizan Hound is a dynamic and energetic hunting dog, ideal for active people. This dog prefers to live in a house with a large garden where it can expend energy. If you live in an apartment, you will need to provide it with important daily exercise to keep it happy and healthy. Its short, easy-to-maintain coat makes it an excellent choice for those who do not want to spend a lot of time grooming.
