Ibizan Hound — breed standard (AKC: size, coat, temperament, type)

Ibizan Hound — breed standard (AKC: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* An ancient sighthound placed in the AKC Hound Group, developed on Spain's Balearic Islands and worked chiefly for rabbit hunting; lithe, deerlike and moderate in build, with large erect ears and light pigmentation.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Two coat varieties occur, both kept natural and never trimmed: a short coat and a wire-haired coat up to about three inches long, the latter sometimes carrying a heavy moustache.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Permitted colours are white or red, spanning pale yellowish-red (called "lion") through deep red, in any pattern or solid; no colour is preferred over another.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Dogs measure 23½–27½ inches at the withers and bitches 22½–26 inches; typical weight is roughly 50 lb for dogs and 45 lb for bitches; the frame is slightly longer than tall with clean, flat muscling.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The eyes are small and set obliquely, in shades from clear amber to caramel; the nose is a rosy flesh tone, never black or liver, and should harmonise with the coat.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Temperament is even-tempered, affectionate and loyal; a versatile, trainable companion suited to family life, obedience, tracking and lure-coursing.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Fault: ears that show no ability to stand erect are a serious fault.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualifications: any colour other than white or red; and any nose pigment not as specified (it should be solid or butterfly, matching the coat).