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26 GUIDE T O BREED S

CANARIAN WARREN HOUND

HIGHLY STRUNG DOG THAT IS BRED TO HUNT AND NEEDS AN OUTDOOR LIFE FCI

Height range Also known as the Podenco Canario, this hound—found Flesh-colored
21–25 in (53–64 cm) on all the Canary Islands—has Egyptian roots dating back nose
Weight range thousands of years. The breed has long been used as a
35–49 lb (16–22 kg)
rabbit hunter and is highly valued for its speed, keen
Life span 12–13 years sight, and excellent nose. Sensitive and restless, the
Origin Spain Canarian Warren Hound
is unable to adapt to Sleek, smooth,
a quiet life indoors. red coat

Low-set, slightly
tapered tail
White markings
on chest
Large Slender,
ears, erect athletic body
when alert

Small, Fine-boned but
amber-colored strong legs
eyes

CIRNECO DELL’ETNA

GENTLE BUT LIVELY, THIS IS A HUNTER RATHER THAN A HOUSE DOG AKC

Height range This Sicilian breed, which may well have originated in the
17–20 in (42–52 cm) area immediately around Mount Etna, is rare outside its Narrow,
almost
Weight range native country. Lithe and strong, the Cirneco dell’Etna flat skull
18–26 lb (8–12 kg)
is built to run and hunt. Although good-natured,
Life span 12–14 years this dog is not an ideal option for owners who Short, glossy,
fawn coat
Origin Italy want a placid house pet.

Erect, rigid ears
set high on head
Strong,
Other colors arched neck

White White with White markings
on chest
orange Low-set tail
Powerful, muscular
hindquarters

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