Warren Hound

Updated on Oct 20, 2023

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Lifespan Ibizan Hound: 12 – 14 years, Pharaoh Hound: 12 – 14 years Height Ibizan Hound: 56 – 74 cm, Podenco Canario: 55 – 64 cm, Pharaoh Hound: 58 – 64 cm, Cirneco dell'Etna: 43 – 51 cm Mass Ibizan Hound: 20 – 29 kg, Pharaoh Hound: 20 – 25 kg, Cirneco dell'Etna: 10 – 12 kg, Cretan Hound: 20 – 30 kg Representative species Andalusian Hound, Ibizan Hound, Podenco Canario, Portuguese Podengo, Maneto

Canarian warren hound dog breed

Warren Hound refers to the group of Mediterranean hare-hunting dogs. In Spanish, this kind of breeds are called podencos and in Portuguese, podengos. Generally speaking, a warren hound has erect ears, a smooth (or in some cases, wire) coat and a whip-like tail. However, there are some exceptions: for instance, the Cretan Hound has usually rose-ears and a curly or curved tail, while the Barrocal Algarvio is long-haired. Unlike hounds or sighthounds which rely on just one sense, warren hounds tend to work with three senses: smell, sight and hearing.