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Welcome to IHCUS.org!About IHCUSThe Ibizan Hound Club of The United States is the official AKC parent breed club for the Ibizan Hound. The Club's roots can be traced back to the mid-1970's organization, Ibizan Hound Fanciers and Exhibitors of the US. Today, IHCUS members from around the world are dedicated to promoting the qualities and attributes of the Ibizan Hound. 2010 National Specialty
The 2010 IHCUS National Specialty will be held on September 23, 2010 in St. Louis, MO at Purina Farms. Purina is constructing a new facility that will be completed in time for our National. We are looking forward to record entries. Volunteers are needed to help with planning and hosting activities. Please contact the Specialty Chair to become a member of the National Specialty Committee. Featured Photos
Old Roo on the snow trail 
Caprecia with a rare Blue Virginia Hare 
Winter Fun In PrintSighthound Plusby Nan Kilgore Little, IHCUS MemberWith the issue of possible group realignment, there comes the question; is the Ibizan Hound a sighthound? The FCI, (Federation Cynologique Internationale), classifies the Ibizan Hound (podenco Ibiceno) as a primitive hunting dog. Here in the United States the general consensus is that the Ibizan Hound is a sighthound. The Ibizan Hound is undoubtedly built for running. The legs have long, fine, bladed bone. The feet are oval as in the hare. The chest is deep and relatively narrow. The head is long and narrow as befitting a sighthound. The tuck up is pronounced and the overall impression is elegance and grace. In speed the breed can compete with the other sighthounds on the lure-coursing field. The Ibizan Hound is a sighthound with added talents. It is a sighthound that evolved to hunt in rough terrain and cover. In our modern world so removed from their heritage, without the pressures of natural prey and habitat, we as breeders must strive to do our best to preserve and protect these wondrous abilities. The above is an excerpt from a previously printed article and has been condensed to the content shown. To read the complete article, please refer to the AKC Gazette or 2009 winter edition of the Third Eye. |
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