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Ibizan Hound Breed Standard
Hound Group
General Appearance
The Ibizan's clean-cut lines, large prick ears and light
pigment give it a unique appearance. A hunting dog whose
quarry is primarily rabbits, this ancient hound was bred
for thousands of years with function being of prime
importance. Lithe and racy, the Ibizan possesses a
deerlike elegance combined with the power of a hunter.
Strong, without appearing heavily muscled, the Ibizan is
a hound of moderation. With the exception of the ears,
he should not appear extreme or exaggerated.
In the field the Ibizan is as fast as top coursing
breeds and without equal in agility, high jumping and
broad jumping ability. He is able to spring to great
heights from a standstill.
Size, Proportion, Substance
Size--The height of dogs is 23½ inches to
27½ inches at the withers. Bitches are 22½ to 26 inches
at the withers. There is no preference for size within
this range. Sizes slightly over or under the norms are
not to be regarded as demerits when other qualities are
good. Weight--Average weight of dogs is 50
pounds; bitches, 45 pounds. Proportion--Slightly
longer than tall. Substance--The Ibizan
possesses clean, fine bone. The muscling is strong, yet
flat, with no sign of heaviness.
Head
Long and narrow in the form of a sharp cone truncated at
its base. Finely chiseled and extremely dry fleshed.
Expression
The Ibizan has an elegant, deer-like look. The
eyes are oblique and small, ranging in color
from clear amber to caramel. The rims are the color of
the nose and are fully or partially pigmented. The
appearance of the eye is intelligent, alert and
inquisitive. The ears are large, pointed,
and natural. On alert the ear should never droop, bend,
or crease. Highly mobile, the ear can point forward,
sideways, or be folded backward, according to mood. On
alert, the lowest point of the base is at level of the
eye. On frontal examination, the height of the ear is
approximately 2½ times that of the widest point of the
base.
Skull
Long and flat, prominent occipital bone, little defined
stop; narrow brow. The muzzle
is elongated, fine, and slender with a very slight Roman
convex. The length from the eyes to point of nose is
equal to the distance from eyes to occiput. The muzzle
and skull are on parallel planes. The
nose is prominent, extending beyond the lower
jaw. It is of a rosy flesh color, never black or liver,
and tends to harmonize with that of the coat. Pigment is
solid or butterfly. Nostrils are open. Lips
are thin and tight and the color of the nose. Flews are
tight and dry fleshed. Bite--The teeth are
perfectly opposed in a scissors bite; strong and well
set.
Neck, Topline, Body
The neck is long, slender, slightly arched
and strong, yet flat muscled. The topline,
from ears to tail, is smooth and flowing. The back
is level and straight. Body --The chest is
deep and long with the breastbone sharply angled and
prominent. The ribs are slightly sprung. The brisket is
approximately 2-1/2 inches above the elbow. The deepest
part of the chest, behind the elbow, is nearly to or to
the elbow. The abdomen is well tucked up, but not
exaggerated. The loin is very slightly
arched, of medium breadth and well muscled. The
croup is very slightly sloping. The tail
is set low, highly mobile, and reaches at least to the
hock. It is carried in a sickle, ring, or saber
position, according to the mood and individual specimen.
Forequarters
Angulation is moderate. The
shoulders are elastic but never loose with
moderate breadth at the withers. The shoulder blades are
well laid back. At the point of the shoulder
they join to a rather upright upper arm.
The elbow is positioned in front of the
deepest part of the chest. It is well held in but not so
much as to restrict movement. Legs --The
forearms are very long, strong, straight, and close,
lying flat on the chest and continuing in a straight
line to the ground. Bone is clean and fine. The
pasterns are strong and flexible, slightly
sloping, with well developed tendons. Dewclaw
removal is optional. Feet: hare-foot. The
toes are long, closed and very strong. Interdigital
spaces are well protected by hair. Pads are durable.
Nails are white.
Hindquarters
Angulation is moderate with the
hindquarters being set under the body. Legs--The
thighs are very strong with flat muscling. The hocks are
straight when viewed from the rear. Bone is clean and
fine. There are no rear dewclaws. The feet
are as in front.
Coat
There are two types of coat; both untrimmed. Short--shortest
on head and ears and longest at back of the thighs and
under the tail. Wire-haired can be from
one to three inches in length with a possible generous
moustache. There is more hair on the back, back of
thighs, and tail. Both types of coat are hard in texture
and neither coat is preferable to the other.
Color
White or red, (from light, yellowish-red called "lion"
to deep red), solid or in any combination. No color or
pattern is preferable to the other. Disqualify
any color other than white or red.
Gait
An efficient, light and graceful single tracking
movement. A suspended trot with joint flexion when
viewed from the side. The Ibizan exhibits smooth reach
in front with balanced rear drive, giving the appearance
of skimming over the ground.
Temperament
The Ibizan Hound is even-tempered, affectionate and
loyal. Extremely versatile and trainable, he makes an
excellent family pet, and is well suited to the breed
ring, obedience, tracking and lure-coursing. He exhibits
a keen, natural hunting instinct with much determination
and stamina in the field.
Disqualification
Any color other than white or red.
Approved September 11, 1989
Effective November 1, 1989
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