Cirneco dell'Etna

Good to know

• Sicilian rabbit hunter: bred around Mount Etna to hunt rabbits over rough volcanic ground, using a keen nose and sharp hearing as well as sight.
• Made for heat: centuries of hunting under the Sicilian sun shaped a lean, thin-skinned hound that copes well in warm weather.
• Strong prey drive: they are quick and athletic, so a secure fence and leash outdoors are wise around small animals.
• Easy coat: the short, fine coat needs only occasional brushing.
• Gentle at home: affectionate and mild-mannered with family, and generally easier to train than many sighthounds.

Getting out with a Cirneco dell'Etna

They need daily exercise beyond a stroll: longer trails, games of fetch and time to run at the park.

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