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Ibizan Hound

The Ibizan Hound is a primitive Mediterranean sighthound native to Ibiza and the Balearic Islands, used for rabbit coursing on rocky terrain.

Calculate Ibizan Hound age
Lifespan12.5 yrrange 11–14
SizeMediumHound Group
Weight45–50 lb20.4–22.7 kg
Senior at7 yrgeriatric at 11

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About

About the Ibizan Hound

The Ibizan Hound is a primitive Mediterranean sighthound native to Ibiza and the Balearic Islands, used for rabbit coursing on rocky terrain. Related to the Pharaoh Hound and Cirneco dell'Etna; AKC recognition dates to 1978.

Aging

How Ibizan Hounds age

Not in RVC VetCompass; breed-standard estimates indicate 11-14 years. The breed shows sighthound anesthesia and drug metabolism sensitivity; cataracts (OFA low) and hip dysplasia round out OFA-tracked findings in this athletic coursing breed.

Lifespan deep-diveAvg 12.5 yr · range 11–14Senior careSenior at 7 · geriatric at 11Common health issues5 tracked conditions
Physical

Physical characteristics

Weight
45–50 lb(20.4–22.7 kg)
Height
22.5–27.5 in(57.1–69.8 cm)
Coat type
Short
Colors
RedRed & WhiteWhiteWhite & Red
Temperament

Temperament

How Ibizan Hounds tend to show up around their people, other dogs, and the world.

even-temperedpoliteindependentathletic
  • Energy
  • Trainability
  • Good with kids
  • Good with other dogs
  • Shedding
Health

Common health issues

Full health profile
  • Moderatetypical onset ~5 yr

    Hypothyroidism

    Description and veterinary guidance for Hypothyroidism land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from https://ofa.org/diseases/disease-statistics/.

  • Moderatetypical onset ~6 yr

    Adult-Onset Cardiac Disease (Echocardiogram)

    Description and veterinary guidance for Adult-Onset Cardiac Disease (Echocardiogram) land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from https://ofa.org/diseases/disease-statistics/.

  • Low prevalencetypical onset ~7 yr

    Cataracts

    Description and veterinary guidance for Cataracts land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from https://ofa.org/diseases/disease-statistics/.

Exercise
90min
per day

Ibizan Hounds are high-output dogs — plan for 90 minutes of daily activity across a mix of walks, off-leash play, and purposeful work.

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References

Sources

Lifespan and health figures on this page are drawn from the peer-reviewed and organizational sources below.

  1. AKC breed standardAmerican Kennel Club breed page

    Breed size, weight range, height, AKC group, origin, coat type, and temperament baseline.