These dogs are known for their extremely calm and gentle natures who have a real love for 'hoomans'. They love nothing more than being able to please their masters, but are not necessarily the easiest breed to train, seeing as they mature very late, and so would need to be in a family who are familiar with similar breeds. They are also extremely energetic and will need plenty of walks, playtime and exercise as well. But for the right family, who can provide relevant training and socialization, they make lovely pets with the ability to provide you with years of happiness!

The Ibizan Hounds are supposedly one of the most ancient hounds in the world, although their history is still a mystery to all. What we do know though is that there are images of similar looking dogs in Egyptian Tombs and also on some forms of ancient pottery, which can be dated back over 5,000 years! In terms of their development, it's thought that they were developed when a similar dog arrived in Elvissa whilst Phoenician Traders were visiting the island to trade goods. They were initially bred to hunt and are thought to have barely altered in appearance since their beginning! These Hounds are a well known working dog across many of the Balearic Islands and also in Mainland Spain as well but are rarely seen outside of their homeland.