Interesting Facts about IBIZAN HOUNDS ***

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Did you Know? List of Interesting Facts about Ibizan Hounds
Facts are statements which are held to be true and often contrasted with opinions and beliefs. Our unusual and interesting facts about Ibizan Hounds, trivia and information about pets, including some useful statistics will fascinate everyone from kids and children to adults.

Interesting Facts about Ibizan Hounds are as follows:

Fact 1 - Origin of the breed: Ibizan Hounds originated in Ibiza and was originally bred for hunting rabbits and small game

Fact 2 - Description and Definition of Ibizan Hounds: An ancient breed of tall, slender, agile medium-sized sight hound found chiefly in Ibiza on the Balearic Islands. Ibizan Hounds are said to have been bred originally by the pharaohs of ancient Egypt.
- They are sight hounds which catch their quarry by speed, running by sight and not by scent
- They are considered suitable as a family pet
Fact 3 - Size: The weight of Ibizan Hounds range from 45 - 50 pounds
Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 22.5 - 27.5 inches, up to the shoulder
Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Ibizan Hounds and Nicknames: Balearic Hound, Galgo Hound or Podenco Ibicenco
Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Ibizan Hounds: The coat is normally short, harsh & dense and comes in a range of colors including white, chestnut or solid fawn or a mix of these colors
Fact 7 - Life of Ibizan Hounds: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 12 - 14 years
Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Ibizan Hounds is the Hound dog breed
Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
Fact 10 - Choosing Ibizan Hounds as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
- How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
- How much time will it take to groom the dog?
- How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
- Are Ibizan Hounds suitable for children?
- How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Ibizan Hounds are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
- - Allergies
- - Seizures
- - Eye problems
Fact 12 - Ibizan Hounds were said to accompany Hannibal, himself an Ibizan, on his famous trip across the Alps
Fact 13 - Breeding Ibizan Hounds for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Ibizan Hounds

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