The Ibizan hound is a breed of dog, possibly descended from greyhound-like dogs of pre-Christian Egypt, developed in more recent centuries on the island of Ibiza. It became a strong, hardy breed, able to hunt with speed and skill, to jump unusually well, and to withstand hardships. Its keen eyesight makes it good for standing watch as well as for coursing game. The Ibizan has a long, narrow head and muzzle; small, yellowish-brown eyes; large, mobile ears; and long, slightly arched neck. The back is horizontal, the legs long, and the tail long and somewhat curved. Its weight ranges from 19 to 23 kg; average height is from 57 to 70 cm. The coat is generally short and lies flat, but there is also a wire-haired variety, and the colour may be white, red, yellowish red, or combinations of these. The breed is easy to train and affectionate. Research Ibizan Hound
The Balearic Islands are a group of five islands, south-east of Spain, including Majorca, Minorca, Ibiza, and Formentera. The popular derivation of the ancient name Baleares has reference to the repute of the inhabitants for their skill in slinging, in which they distinguished themselves both in the army of Hannibal and under the Romans, by whom the islands were annexed in 123 BC. After being taken by the Vandals, under Genseric, and in the eighth century by the Moors, they were taken by James I, King of Arragon, 1220-1234, and constituted a kingdom, which in 1375 was united to Spain. Research Balearic islands
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