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Cirneco dell'Etna |
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| physical traits | - medium - elegant - slender - robust - strong resembles small Pharaoh or Ibizan Hounds |
| 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 |
| 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 | - 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 |
| height for male | 18~20.5 (inch) |
| height for female | 16.5~20 (inch) |
| 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 |
| interesting facts | - found on Sicilian coins and engravings before the time of Christ - named after the volcano Mount Etna |
| lifespan | 12~14 (year) |
| kennel clubs | - fci-(spitz and primitive dog group - primitive type hunting dog) - arba-(hound dog breed group) |
| 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 |
| weight for male | 22~26 (lbs) |
| weight for female | 17.5~22 (lbs) |
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