Ibizan Hound Breed Standard
Hound Group

General Appearance
The Ibizan's clean-cut lines, large prick ears and light pigment give it a unique appearance. A hunting dog whose quarry is primarily rabbits, this ancient hound was bred for thousands of years with function being of prime importance. Lithe and racy, the Ibizan possesses a deerlike elegance combined with the power of a hunter. Strong, without appearing heavily muscled, the Ibizan is a hound of moderation. With the exception of the ears, he should not appear extreme or exaggerated.

In the field the Ibizan is as fast as top coursing breeds and without equal in agility, high jumping and broad jumping ability. He is able to spring to great heights from a standstill. 

Size, Proportion, Substance

Size--The height of dogs is 23½ inches to 27½ inches at the withers. Bitches are 22½ to 26 inches at the withers. There is no preference for size within this range. Sizes slightly over or under the norms are not to be regarded as demerits when other qualities are good. Weight--Average weight of dogs is 50 pounds; bitches, 45 pounds. Proportion--Slightly longer than tall. Substance--The Ibizan possesses clean, fine bone. The muscling is strong, yet flat, with no sign of heaviness.

Head
Long and narrow in the form of a sharp cone truncated at its base. Finely chiseled and extremely dry fleshed.

Expression
The Ibizan has an elegant, deer-like look. The eyes are oblique and small, ranging in color from clear amber to caramel. The rims are the color of the nose and are fully or partially pigmented. The appearance of the eye is intelligent, alert and inquisitive. The ears are large, pointed, and natural. On alert the ear should never droop, bend, or crease. Highly mobile, the ear can point forward, sideways, or be folded backward, according to mood. On alert, the lowest point of the base is at level of the eye. On frontal examination, the height of the ear is approximately 2½ times that of the widest point of the base.

Skull
Long and flat, prominent occipital bone, little defined stop; narrow brow. The muzzle is elongated, fine, and slender with a very slight Roman convex. The length from the eyes to point of nose is equal to the distance from eyes to occiput. The muzzle and skull are on parallel planes. The nose is prominent, extending beyond the lower jaw. It is of a rosy flesh color, never black or liver, and tends to harmonize with that of the coat. Pigment is solid or butterfly. Nostrils are open. Lips are thin and tight and the color of the nose. Flews are tight and dry fleshed. Bite--The teeth are perfectly opposed in a scissors bite; strong and well set.

Neck, Topline, Body
The neck is long, slender, slightly arched and strong, yet flat muscled. The topline, from ears to tail, is smooth and flowing. The back is level and straight. Body --The chest is deep and long with the breastbone sharply angled and prominent. The ribs are slightly sprung. The brisket is approximately 2-1/2 inches above the elbow. The deepest part of the chest, behind the elbow, is nearly to or to the elbow. The abdomen is well tucked up, but not exaggerated. The loin is very slightly arched, of medium breadth and well muscled. The croup is very slightly sloping. The tail is set low, highly mobile, and reaches at least to the hock. It is carried in a sickle, ring, or saber position, according to the mood and individual specimen.

Forequarters
Angulation is moderate. The shoulders are elastic but never loose with moderate breadth at the withers. The shoulder blades are well laid back. At the point of the shoulder they join to a rather upright upper arm. The elbow is positioned in front of the deepest part of the chest. It is well held in but not so much as to restrict movement. Legs --The forearms are very long, strong, straight, and close, lying flat on the chest and continuing in a straight line to the ground. Bone is clean and fine. The pasterns are strong and flexible, slightly sloping, with well developed tendons. Dewclaw removal is optional. Feet: hare-foot. The toes are long, closed and very strong. Interdigital spaces are well protected by hair. Pads are durable. Nails are white.

Hindquarters
Angulation is moderate with the hindquarters being set under the body. Legs--The thighs are very strong with flat muscling. The hocks are straight when viewed from the rear. Bone is clean and fine. There are no rear dewclaws. The feet are as in front.

Coat
There are two types of coat; both untrimmed. Short--shortest on head and ears and longest at back of the thighs and under the tail. Wire-haired can be from one to three inches in length with a possible generous moustache. There is more hair on the back, back of thighs, and tail. Both types of coat are hard in texture and neither coat is preferable to the other.

Color
White or red, (from light, yellowish-red called "lion" to deep red), solid or in any combination. No color or pattern is preferable to the other. Disqualify any color other than white or red.

Gait
An efficient, light and graceful single tracking movement. A suspended trot with joint flexion when viewed from the side. The Ibizan exhibits smooth reach in front with balanced rear drive, giving the appearance of skimming over the ground.

Temperament
The Ibizan Hound is even-tempered, affectionate and loyal. Extremely versatile and trainable, he makes an excellent family pet, and is well suited to the breed ring, obedience, tracking and lure-coursing. He exhibits a keen, natural hunting instinct with much determination and stamina in the field.

Disqualification
Any color other than white or red.

Approved September 11, 1989
Effective November 1, 1989

 [简介] 依比沙猎犬轮廓鲜明，大而直立的耳朵，明快的颜色是他独特的外貌特征。他最初是一种捕猎兔子的追踪犬，这种古老的猎犬被培养出来，已经有数千年了，这些能力十分重要。柔软而适合奔跑的身体，依比沙猎犬作为一个猎人，拥有象鹿一样的气质，结合了优雅和力量。除了耳朵，身上没有过分或夸张的部位。在旷野上，依比沙猎犬与其他高速奔跑的品种跑的一样快，但没有他们那样活泼，高高跃起或跳过很宽的距离。他有能力从静止状态跃起很高的距离。

[体型] 尺寸：雄性肩高约23.5~27.5英寸；雌性肩高约22.5~26英寸。在此范围内，没有特别偏爱的尺寸。如果其他品质都很好，肩高略微超出一些或不足一些，不属于缺陷。体重：雄性的平均体重微50磅；雌性的平均体重为45磅。比例：体长略大于身高。体质：依比沙猎犬的骨骼整洁、精致，肌肉结实，但平坦，没有任何沉重的迹象。

[头部] 长而窄，象在根部被切断的锥形。轮廓线条精致，且极度干燥（无松弛的皮肤）。

[表情] 依比沙猎犬看起来象鹿，很文雅。眼睛：小而倾斜，颜色范围从清晰的琥珀色到焦糖色。眼圈和鼻镜的色素沉积充分或部分着色。眼神聪明、警惕、好奇。耳朵：大，直立，且自然。警惕时，耳朵决不下垂、弯曲、或折叠。高度灵活，耳朵能根据心情，向前转，向侧面转，甚至折向后面。警惕时，耳根最低点与眼睛在同一水平。在前面检查，耳朵的高度大约为耳根宽度的2.5倍。

[脑袋] 长而平坦，后枕骨突出，止部轻微；眉毛窄。口吻长，精致，苗条，有非常轻微的罗马鼻。从眼睛到鼻镜的距离与从眼睛到后枕骨的距离相同。口吻与脑袋的轮廓相互平行。鼻镜突出，延伸到超出下颚的地方。鼻镜颜色为玫瑰红，而不是黑色或肝色，与被毛颜色相配。色素沉积完全，或呈蝴蝶状。鼻孔张开。嘴唇：薄而紧，眼睛与鼻镜一致。上唇紧而干燥。咬和：牙齿为完美的剪状咬和，结实且位置很好。

[颈部、背线、身躯] 颈部：长，苗条，轻微地圆拱，且结实，但肌肉平坦。背线：从耳朵到尾巴，都是平滑、流畅的。后背：平而直。身躯：胸部长而深，胸骨角度锐利而突出。肋骨略有弹性。胸骨深度大约在肘部上方2.5英寸的位置。胸部最深的位置在肋骨后方，接近或达到肋骨的深度。腹部上提，但不过分。腰部：非常轻微的圆拱，中等宽度，且肌肉发达。臀部：非常轻微的倾斜。尾巴：位置低，高度灵活，至少延伸到飞节。呈镰刀状、环状或马刀状举着，根据其心情和个体差异而不同。

[前躯] 角度：适中。肩胛：有弹性，但决不松懈，马肩隆的宽度中等。肩胛骨向后倾斜。在肩胛骨末端，与接近垂直的上臂骨衔接。肘部的位置比胸部最深处的位置要靠前。控制性良好，但对动作没有太多的制约。腿：前腿非常长，结实，直且靠近。贴着胸部，并以垂直于地面的直线延伸下去。骨骼整洁而精致。胶骨结实而柔韧，略微倾斜，肌腱清晰。狼爪：是否切除是可选的。足爪：兔足。脚趾长，紧凑而结实。脚趾间的缝隙有毛发保护。脚垫经久耐用。趾甲是白色的。

[后躯] 角度适中，后躯位于身体下方。腿：大腿非常结实，且肌肉平坦。从后面观察，飞节直。骨骼整洁、精致。无后狼爪。足爪：与前肢相同。

[被毛] 有两种被毛类型；都不能修剪。短毛型：头部和耳朵的毛发最短，尾巴下面和大腿后面的毛发最长。刚毛型：毛发长度为1~3英寸，可能有很多触须。有较多的毛发位于背部、大腿后面和尾巴。两种被毛类型的毛发的质地都很硬，两种毛发类型一视同仁。

[颜色] 白色和红色（从浅色的带黄色的红，被称为“狮子色”到深红色），单色或以任何方式组合。没有任何一种式样是最好的，所有式样都一视同仁。失格：除了红色或白色以外的任何颜色。

[步态] 有效的、轻盈的、优美的单一轨迹的动作。小跑时如同悬浮着，从侧面观察，关节弯曲。依比沙猎犬的前躯伸展非常平顺，后躯驱动非常平稳，给人的印象就象是在地面漂浮。

[气质] 依比沙猎犬的性格冷静，友善而忠诚。极端的多才多艺且可塑性强，他能成为很好的家庭宠物，或犬展上的优秀选手，服从、追踪和追赶猎物。在原野上，他显示出热情和天生的捕猎本能，具有极大的毅力，且非常果敢。

[失格] 除了红色或白色以外的任何颜色。

标准通过日期：1989年9月11日

标准修正日期：1989年11月1日

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