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Hound · Medium-Large (45-50 lbs) · 11-14 years

Ibizan Hound

Even-tempered, playful, polite; deer-like elegance with astonishing jumping ability.

45–50 lb

At a glance

Kid-friendly
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Energy
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Shedding
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Good with cats
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Alone time
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Apartment OK
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Trainability
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What this is

What they’re great at

✓ Handles alone time better than most breeds
✓ Quiet by nature
✓ A gentle couch companion between sprints
Why it matters

Honest challenges

Needs a real outlet, rain or shine
Moderate-high drive doesn't take days off.

What helps: Build the outlet into the routine: Lure coursing. Brain work counts double on bad-weather days - see Training School. A flirt pole in the yard delivers a workout in ten minutes.
Prey drive is hardwired
Small fast animals flip an ancient switch - this is wiring, not disobedience.

What helps: Management IS the training: never unsupervised with small pets, period. Secure fencing plus leash or long line outdoors for life. Feed the drive legally: flirt pole and lure-chase games.
What you can do

Exercise & training

Exercise: High - daily runs in secure areas
Training profile — Sighthound: The 40-mph couch potato pattern: brief intense exercise, then 20 hours of professional napping. Respect the sprint/rest rhythm.
Sports and outlets that suit them: Lure coursing · Agility
What you can do

Grooming & coat

Grooming: Very low.
Shedding: Light.
Good to know

Health to know about

Anesthesia/drug sensitivity, seizures, allergies; healthy overall
Breed-typical tendencies, not a diagnosis. Individual dogs vary enormously — your veterinarian screens for what matters for your dog.
How much should YOUR Ibizan Hound eat?

This page can only give breed ranges. The app calculates calories and portions from your dog’s actual weight and life stage, splits them across the right number of meals, and adjusts as they grow.

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Why it matters

Emergency red flags

Poisoning (chocolate, xylitol, grapes, medications, rodenticide)
Vomiting, drooling, tremors, collapse, or known ingestion
Call ASPCA Poison Control 888-426-4435 or Pet Poison Helpline 855-764-7661 immediately; do NOT induce vomiting unless instructed
Know your ER
Save your nearest 24-hour emergency vet's address and phone in your phone TODAY, not during a crisis
This page never carries product links in the emergency section. ASPCA Poison Control (888) 426-4435 · Pet Poison Helpline (855) 764-7661.
These need to work when the signal does not

The app keeps every Ibizan Hound red flag on your phone and opens them with no connection at all — which is the whole point at 2am in a car park. Add it to your home screen and it works like any other app.

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📊 The numbers

Typical ranges for planning, not promises — costs vary by region, breeder and individual dog.

GroupHound
SizeMedium-Large (45-50 lbs)
Lifespan11-14 years
Healthy adult weight45–50 lb
Original purposeCoursing rabbits by sight, sound, and scent.
Monthly care$90-$150
Typical puppy price$1,500-$2,500
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