The Sicilian Hound is a rare breed of dog produced in Sicily. It is a medium-sized dog. It is about 40 to 50cm tall and weighs 15kg. It is likely to be a descendant of the Egyptian sight hound. The specific situation is unknown! The hounds bred on Sicily are all sight hounds. However, they can also rely on their sense of smell to hunt. Compared to other island dog breeds, the Sicilian Hound is small in size! In the past it was used for hunting, and modern people regard it as a companion dog or a display hunting dog.

1. History of Sicilian Hounds

The Sicilian hound is a type of greyhound. The greyhound is a slender hound that is good at running. Sicilian hounds not only have excellent eyesight, but their sense of smell is also equally good. In short, it has the dual ability of excellent eyesight and a keen sense of smell. Until a long time ago, the existence of the Sicilian Hound was only known to local residents. Later, a famous veterinarian published an article about the dog's impending extinction, and the rest of the world discovered the existence of the Sicilian Hound. The Sicilian Hound made its debut at the Italian Dog Show in 1952. Since then, the Sicilian Hound has finally become widespread, first in Sicily and later in mainland Italy. Many people favor its elegant and aloof temperament, so this dog has been introduced to many European countries!

2. Body size standard of Sicilian Hound

The head of the Sicilian Hound is slender and long, looking like an egg shape. Its nose is straight and upright, and the color of the nose matches the color of the skin. It has a pair of small eyes, mainly light khaki, amber and brown in color, and squinting is considered a serious fault. The ears of this dog are large and pointed, upright and hard, with a small distance between the ears and the ears are moved forward. The Sicilian Hound's neck is very developed, strong and powerful, the skin is compact, and the whole body looks neat and neat, without any dewlap or sagging! The dog's limbs are slender, muscular, with clear outlines, and the front legs are straight and slender! This dog The base of the tail is set low, slightly higher than the hock. Its gait is light and easy, sometimes running quickly and sometimes trotting, without appearing bulky at all!

3. Habits and Characteristics of Sicilian Hounds

1.Character

The Sicilian Hound is docile in nature, friendly to others, very loyal to its owner, and has alert and intelligent eyes, like a victorious warrior. In addition, it is also very friendly to family members, but is extremely quiet around strangers. Sicilian hounds are born with a high hunting ability, so they also like to chase, fight, and play games in the fields. Not only that, it has a strong jumping ability, so the owner must have a high fence pole to block it to avoid unnecessary trouble. This dog also likes to make its owner happy. This is actually to attract the owner’s attention!

　2. Others

The Sicilian Hound always shows a solemn and upright expression. It is responsive, intelligent and capable. It has always been regarded as a hunting dog in the past. Nowadays, people in France, the United States and other places regard it as a family companion dog, or as a watch dog. It is a beautiful dog for appreciation and display! Therefore, the owner needs to provide it with a spacious space for activities! At the same time, friends who love sports are most suitable for raising Sicilian hounds. Since it requires a lot of exercise, it is not suitable for life. In the city!

IV. Sicilian Hound Care Knowledge

1.Sports

Sicilian hounds have a high demand for exercise, which requires parents to take their dogs out for walks frequently, preferably every day. Thus forming a healthy lifestyle. Parents can let the dog move freely, or run, jump and play with it to reduce its energy.

　2. Food

During the breeding process, owners must not make their dogs overweight. Being overweight or lacking exercise will affect the dog's health, which will be detrimental to the body's development!