Ibizan hound

[ ih-bee-zuhn, -zahn ]

noun

1. one of a breed of medium-sized, tall, swift hunting hounds with a short, usually red and white coat, bred originally by the Pharaohs of ancient Egypt but today found chiefly in the Balearic Islands and other areas of Spain.

Ibizan hound

/ ɪˈbiːθən /

noun

1. a tall slender short-haired breed of hound with large erect ears and a coat of white, chestnut, or tan, or of a combination of these colours

Word History and Origins

Origin of Ibizan hound¹

First recorded in 1945–50; Ibiz(a) + -an

Example Sentences

The Ibizan hound, Hugo, made it past the judge’s first cut.

From Seattle Times

The following day, the artist, dressed in a camouflage hunting jacket and cap, led his visitor through a capacious new studio in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, his large Ibizan hound vying for attention.

From New York Times

They also have two big dogs - an Ibizan hound named Amaretto and a Kisma, a Pharaoh hound.

From Washington Times

A few years ago Huyghe rescued a sleek Ibizan hound, a relatively rare and elegant breed that makes a greyhound look plump and a Pharaoh dog seem commonplace.

From Los Angeles Times

There was the bloodhound that bowed deeply before a judge, the shiba inu shown by a 10-year-old handler, and the Ibizan hound that breeder, owner and handler Alexandria Mitchell led to a strong showing.

From Seattle Times