Cirneco dell'Etna
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| Common nicknames | Cirneco | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Origin | Italy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Cirneco dell'Etna (Italian pronunciation: [tʃirˈneːko delˈlɛtna]; plural Cirnechi [tʃirˈneːki]) is a small breed of dog originally from the Italian island of Sicily.[1] This hound was historically used to hunt rabbits and can work for hours without food or water.[2] The breed also has a keen sense of smell and is primarily built for endurance over harsh terrain such as that of Mount Etna. It is the smallest of the Mediterranean island hunting hounds, the others being the Pharaoh Hounds and Ibizan Hounds.
Today they are increasingly kept for conformation showing and as pets, due to their low coat maintenance and friendly nature, although as active hounds they do need regular exercise.[3] A Cirneco should measure from 43 to 51 cm (17 to 20 in) and weigh between 10 and 12 kg (22 and 26 lb). As with other breeds, those from hunting stock can lie outside these ranges.
References
- ^ Hall, Derek (15 August 2016). "The Ultimate Guide To Dog Breeds: A Useful Means of Identifying the Dog Breeds of the World and how to Care for Them". Book Sales. Retrieved 21 August 2018 – via Google Books.
- ^ Cirneco dell’Etna Training Guide Cirneco dell’Etna Training Book- Iris Hammond (2015), 136 pages. ISBN 1522886753, ISBN 978-1522886754
- ^ "Cirneco dell'Etna Dog Breed Information – All You Need to Know". Dog Product Picker. 2019-06-07. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
External links
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