Cirneco dell’Etna
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Country of origin Italy
Life expectancy 12-15 years
Height Males: 46-50 cm, Females: 42-46 cm
Weight Males: 10-12 kg, Females: 8-10 kg
Hair length Short
Hair color tan, sable red
Group gundogs, watchdogs, apartment dogs
Litter size From 4 to 6 puppies
Experience required Experience not required
Cirneco dell’Etna Personality Temperament
Level of aggression
Energy
Trainability
Shedding
Maintenance
Friendliness
Health
Maintenance cost
Tolerance to separation
Intelligence
Level of noise
Guarding skills
Price 700 - 900 $
Facts about Cirneco dell’Etna
This is an ancient breed, the origin of which even archaeologists cannot trace, and the approximate time of its appearance is 500 BC. Studies carried out by geneticists confirm this.
Description
Sicily (the area of Mount Etna) is considered the breed’s original homeland, because of this the The Cirneco dell'Etna is often called the Sicilian Dog or the Sicilian Greyhound.
The first written mention of the breed dates back to 1653, when the naturalist André Cirino described a Cirneco dell'Etna in his work.
Their paw pads allow the dogs to walk on heated surfaces without harm.
Cirneco dell’Etna Pictures
