How long does a Ibizan Hound live?

The listed lifespan for a Ibizan Hound is 11–14 years.

How tall is a Ibizan Hound?

The listed height for a Ibizan Hound is 23.5–27.5 in (male), 22.5–26 in (female).

Is a Ibizan Hound good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Ibizan Hound is 3 out of 5.

What is the energy level of a Ibizan Hound?

The AKC energy score for a Ibizan Hound is 5 out of 5.

Hound Group

Ibizan Hound

Ibizan Hound is a medium dog in the Hound Group. Adult weight is 50 lb (male), 45 lb (female), height is 23.5–27.5 in (male), 22.5–26 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 11–14 years. AKC describes the temperament as Family-oriented, Even-tempered, Polite.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Lifespan11–14 years

Weight50 lb (male), 45 lb (female)

SizeMedium GroupHound Group

Height

23.5–27.5 in (male), 22.5–26 in (female)

Energy

5 / 5

Shedding

2 / 5

Grooming

1 / 5

Trainability

3 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 59 single-size medium breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 12.5 years is about 0.8 years shorter than the 13.3-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 47.5 lb is about 13.4 lb heavier than the 34.1 lb average for those medium breeds.

The listed origin is Spain. The coat is described as smooth, wiry, short. The AKC energy score is 5 out of 5, 1.3 points above the group average of 3.7 for the Hound Group. Shedding scores 2 out of 5, so loose hair is limited. Grooming scores 1 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 3 out of 5. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 5 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 174 in 2025.

AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Hip Evaluation, Ophthalmologist Evaluation, Thyroid Evaluation, and BAER Testing. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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