  Cirneco dell'Etna
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| group: primitive / hound
(sighthound) |
height: m
18-20.5", 46 to 52 cm,
f 16.5-20", 42 to 50 cm |
| types: |
weight: m
22-26 lbs, 10 to 12 kg, f 17.5-22 lbs, 8 to 10 kg |
| colors: |
variations
of fawn (such as isabella, sable), some with
white
blaze on the head, mark on chest, feet,
tip of tail, belly, white collar.
white or white with orange patches |
| physical traits: |
medium, elegant, slender,
robust, strong resembles small Pharaoh or Ibizan Hounds |
| hair type: |
short. smooth on head,
ears and legs, semi-long (about 1", 3 cm) but sleek
and close lying on body and tail, hair straight, stiff and
coarse |
personality/
temperament: |
friendly, gentle, affectionate,
active, intelligent, loyal to those close to them, demands
attention, reserved with other dogs, gets along well with
own breed. some can be overly shy, aggressive |
maintenance/
special needs:
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low grooming, plenty of
exercise, easy to train if consistency is applied, strong
hunting drive may cause them to run off to chase game. tall
fence as they can jump very high |
| nickname: |
Sicilian Greyhound |
| origination: |
Sicily, Italy |
| bred for: |
hunting wild
rabbits, hare, feathered game, sight, scent, sound hunter |
| identifying traits: |
resembles small Pharaoh or Ibizan
Hounds |
| ideal for: |
quiet hunter of small
game. family, this breed should not be kenneled they
need to be with their family, can not tolerate cold weather |
| good with kids? |
yes, if mutual respect
is established |
| life expectancy: |
12-14 yrs |
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| of interest: |
resembles breed of dog on Sicilian coins
and engravings before the time of Christ, named after the
volcano Mount Etna |
| health concerns: |
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| kennel clubs: |
fci-(spitz
and primitive dog group, primitive type hunting dog), arba-(hound
dog breed group) |
| rescues: |
n/a |
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