Ibizan Hound

Patellar Luxation

Legg-Perthes Disease

Hip Dysplasia

Heart murmurs

Feed them 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food, split into two servings, twice a day. Rather than leaving food out all the time, monitor their food and feed them twice a day to keep your Ibizan Hound in good health.

To prevent any health consequences, keep an eye on their dietary consumption to make sure they don't add too much weight. Ensure that they have access to fresh, clean water at all times.

Ibizan Hounds are considered to be moderate shedders. The wirehaired Ibizan's coat sheds a bit more than the smooth coat, so it splits off and sheds more. It should also be brushed once a week. An occasional bath will keep your Ibizan clean or whenever needed.

With weekly grooming, the shorthaired Ibizan is quick to maintain. Remove dead fur from their coat with a rubber curry brush or hound mitt. Brushing will mean that any loose hairs fall into the brush rather than the board, furniture, or clothes.

The wirehaired Ibizan's coat is more prone to breaking off and shedding than the smooth coat. It will also need to be brushed once a week.

As a working breed, Ibizan Hounds are used in hunting for long hours, making them high-spirited and high-energy dogs. Their personality needs a fairly good amount of exercise to keep them healthy and happy.

They excel well in canine sports and could stand at least 60 to 80 minutes of exercise with breaks in between. They are good runners and jumpers and have keen senses, so be ready for the amazing activities they can do.

Scheduled six-monthly health check visits with your vet are important to ensure they are healthy and happy throughout all life stages. In these annual visits, your vet will complete a physical examination, take your dog's temperature and check their heartbeat, among other things.

Routine maintenance for your dog gives you a chance to track your dog's growth and development, discuss any concerns with your vet, and form a key part of preventative care.

Ibizans are great with kids because they're so playful and goofy. They are happy to see children running around and has a tendency to join them in that game. They are generally gentle with everyone, but there are times where you have to monitor their activities because they tend to be very emotional.

They are best suited to families of older children that are familiar with dog behaviour. And still, like any other breed, they will need early and proper socialization.

Ibizan Hound enjoys doing training, especially if they think it is exciting and creative. And because they get bored easily, keep training sessions brief. Use positive reinforcement strategies like affirmation, play, and food incentives to keep them motivated.

Design their training creatively that it won't be repetitive because they don't like doing their routine repeatedly.

Ibizans are affectionate and sociable who enjoy the company of other dogs. They also tend to do well with cats, provided that they are introduced properly with them at an early age. At first, they might have a different response in meeting new friends, but they will eventually get better. Help them learn how to behave well around new faces.