Cirneco dell'Etna

The Cirneco dell'Etna is an Italian breed of hunting dog from the Mediterranean island of Sicily. It is named for the Etna volcano in eastern Sicily. It has a keen sense of smell, and is used to hunt small game, particularly rabbits. As with many working dogs, registration is conditional on successful completion of a working trial.

Cirneco dell'Etna
OriginItaly
Traits
Height Males
46–50 cm (18–20 in)
Females
44–48 cm (17–19 in)
Weight Males
10–13 kg (22–29 lb)
Females
8–10 kg (18–22 lb)
Coat short on head, short to semi-long on body
Colour light sand, isabella, light to dark tan
Life span 12–14 years: 33 
Kennel club standards
Ente Nazionale della Cinofilia Italiana standard
Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)
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