The Cirneco dell'Etna is a small and slender breed of dog that was originally bred in Sicily for hunting rabbits. They are intelligent, energetic, and independent, and make excellent companion dogs.
At a glance
- Life expectancy
- 12–14 years
- Weight
- Male 10–13 kg · Female 8–10 kg
- Height at withers
- Male 46–51 cm · Female 43–48 cm
- Origin
- Italy
- Coat
- smooth, short
- Colors
- light tan, dark tan, chestnut tan, light sand, isabella
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Other names
- Sicilian Greyhound, Sicilian Hound, Cirneco
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC
Traits
Energy
Barking
Shedding
Grooming
Drooling
Trainability
With children
With other dogs
With strangers
Apartment friendly
Daily exercise45 min per day