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Cirneco dell 'Etna Dog Breed
Cirneco dell'Etna Dog Classification:
Cirneco dell'Etna is a hound dog.
Other Names: Cirneco, Sicillian
Greyhound,
Cirneco Dell Etna in Foreign Languages:
Origins: Cirneco dell'Etna were
initially bred to hunt rabbits, they are
thought to have descended from the Egyptian
Pharoah Hounds.
Description: The Cirneco dell'Etna
have a slender build with a short sleek
coat. They have long face and large erect
ears with a pointed nose.
Size: Cirneco dell'Etna weigh
18 to 26 lbs and stand 16.5 to 19.5 inches
tall at the shoulder.
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weight
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height |
| Female |
18 - 26 lbs |
16.5 - 19.5 inches tall |
| Male |
18 - 26
lbs |
16.5 - 19.5
inches tall |
Coat: Cirneco dell'Etna's have
short sleek coats, that are light to dark
shades of tan or chestnut.
Disposition: Cirneco dell'Etna
are known for their endurance, they are
gentle and affectionate dogs. They maybe
wary of strangers and other dogs.
Type Dog: Cirneco dell'Etna are
hound dogs.
Litter Size: Cirneco dell'Etna
give birth to litters with 2 to 5 puppies.
Behavior: Cirneco dell'Etna dogs
are hunters at heart, and they are highly
trainable, they require patience and praise.
Traits: Friendly, alert, and affectionate.
Country of Origin: Italy
Life Span: Cirneco dell'Etna typically
live 12 to 14 years.
Club Recognitions: FCI, AKC, KC(UK)
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Dog Pound
