Other names: Sicilian Greyhound, Cirneco dell’Etna
The Cirneco de l’Etna is a dog of the primitive type, of medium size, with a slender silhouette and of elegant and light construction.
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Hair type | Short |
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Origin | Italy |
Template | Average |
Head shape | Long |
Weight and size | ||
Sex | Weight | Cut |
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Female | From 8 kg to 10 kg | From 42 cm to 46 cm |
Male | From 10 kg to 12 kg | From 46 cm to 50 cm |
History of the breed
The exact origins of Cirneco of Etna are debating. According to some sources, the breed originated in Sicily and the Etna region , while others believed it originated in ancient Egypt and arrived on the Mediterranean island aboard Phoenician ships. In any case, the presence of the Cirneco de l’Etna in Sicily dates from before our era, as evidenced by numerous objects including representations of the breed, including period coins.
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Physical features
His hair: fine, short and well laid against the body. Short on the head, ears and limbs.
Its color: either unicolour fawn, more or less intense or diluted, or two-tone fawn with white more or less extended on the head, the chest, the feet and the tip of the tail.
His head: long and narrow. The shape of the skull tends towards the oval and its upper axes are almost parallel to those of the muzzle. The superciliary arches are only very slightly protruding and the frontal furrow not very marked, as is the occipital protuberance. The stop is well accentuated. The nose is rather rectangular and voluminous, brown (light to dark) or flesh, depending on the color. The muzzle is pointed, the lips not thick and tight, the jaws well developed and articulated in scissors. The cheeks are flat.
Its ears: triangular in shape, ending in a narrow point, high set, quite close to each other, erect and facing forward.
His eyes: small, ocher to amber, passing through gray. Showing a gentle expression.
His body: writable in a square, slightly elongated conformation. The neck has the shape of a truncated cone, the top line straight and descending elegantly towards the croup. The withers are rather narrow and harmoniously attached to the neck, the back straight and muscular, but not too much. The kidney is firm, the croup quite flat, dry and robust, the ribs well sprung, the chest rather narrow, the belly dry and raised.
Its tail: thick from its root to its end, low set, carried in a saber when the dog is at rest and raised in a trumpet when it is active.
Behavior and character
Affectionate | |
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Calm | |
Protective | |
Independent | |
Hunter | |
Barks / howls |
Behavior with others
Cohabitation with children | |
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Sociable with other animals | |
Love strangers |
The Cirneco of Etna is a dog full of affection and gentleness . He is very attached to his master , to whom he likes to please and with whom he loves to work. His favorite field is obviously hunting , and more specifically wild rabbit hunting. His liveliness and tenacity allow him to excel with this type of game, especially since the Cirneco de l’Etna is very comfortable on a variety of terrains , even the most difficult.
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Education
Clever | |
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Obedient |
Deemed not very docile, the Cirneco de l’Etna requires a good dose of firmness in his education . Nevertheless, it must exclude any form of brutality. It is about showing him what is expected of him, but without entering into a balance of power. An early and quality socialization , as well as a good learning of the recall make it possible to obtain a pleasant and hardworking dog.
Living conditions
Suitable for apartment living | |
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Good for new masters | |
Love it hot | |
Love the cold |
The Cirneco of Etna needs maximum space and freedom of movement . As such, a house with a large fenced garden would suit him perfectly. He is able to adapt to city life if he enjoys enough daily activities, but he is above all a hunting dog and must therefore be able to move in the great outdoors fairly regularly.
Health
Solid | |
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Ease of gaining weight |
the Cirneco of Etna is a rustic and rather resistant dog . There is no predisposition to a particular disease in this breed.
Hypoallergenic breed
No
Litter size
Between 3 and 5 puppies
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Life expectancy
Minimum: 12 years old
Maximum: 14 years
The life expectancy of a Cirneco de l’Etna is, on average, between 12 years and 14 years.
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Maintenance and hygiene
Ease of maintenance | |
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Cost of maintenance | |
Hair loss |
Drool level | |
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Ease of grooming |
the Cirneco of Etna is a dog of great ease of maintenance . Its short hair, even shaved in some places, combined with its small size make this task not very greedy in energy and time.
It is recommended to brush the dog once a week to ensure the cleanliness of its skin and its beauty. Its hair, ears, eyes and pads should be examined after each outing in the wild to detect and remove any debris or external parasites.
His teeth need to be brushed frequently to remove tartar build-up and the proliferation of bacteria. Finally, if they do not wear out naturally, its claws need to be cut. If you are new to this, it is recommended that you seek advice from a veterinarian or groomer.
Price and budget
Purchase price
Mini
Max € 500
1500 €
The purchase price of a Cirneco de l’Etna is between 500 € and 1500 €.
Annual maintenance cost
Mini
€ 350 Maxi
500 €
The annual maintenance cost of a Cirneco de l’Etna is between 350 € and 500 €.
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Food
The Cirneco de l’Etna needs a quality diet , adapted to its level of physical activity, its size and its age. To avoid being overweight to which it may be subject, it is advisable to divide its food into 2 meals per day . It is necessary to adjust its daily ration upwards if it is used for hunting.
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Physical activity
Athletic | |
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Energy level | |
Potential to play |
The Cirneco of Etna is a dog who needs to stay active on a daily basis . He cannot be satisfied with simple and short outings allowing him only to defecate. He must be able to run and exert himself, like any other hunting dog.
Competitions
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Others
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FCI Information
FCI No.
199
FCI Group
Group 5: Spitz-type and primitive-type dogs
Recognized by FCI
Since 1956
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