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Cirneco dell'Etna
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- Italy
- Height
- 44 cm
- Weight
- 8 kg
The Cirneco dell'Etna is a dog breed from Sicily, Italy. It was developed as a hunting dog for small game, especially rabbits, and has a keen sense of smell. The breed is named for Mount Etna. Recorded height is 44 cm and weight is 8 kg. Registration requires a successful working trial.
What it is
The Cirneco dell'Etna is an Italian hunting dog from Sicily, in the Mediterranean. It is named for Mount Etna in eastern Sicily.
Its keen sense of smell supports hunting small game, particularly rabbits.
Getting to know the breed
Start with its working history and Italian origin. It belongs among dog breeds from Italy and the wider group of dog breeds.
Registration is conditional on completing a working trial, according to the supplied facts.
Strengths
The breed has a clearly defined hunting role and is associated with rabbit hunting.
Its keen sense of smell is part of the breed’s recorded working background.
Catches
Registration depends on successful completion of a working trial.
The supplied details describe hunting work but do not set out other roles or activities.
Size and lifespan
Recorded height is 44 cm and recorded weight is 8 kg.
No life-expectancy figure is included in the supplied facts.
Who should look elsewhere
People seeking a breed described for work other than small-game hunting will need information beyond these facts.
Anyone concerned about registration should check the working-trial requirement first.
Verdict
Choose the Cirneco dell'Etna if its Sicilian hunting heritage, rabbit work and scenting ability match what you want in a dog.
Its identity is closely tied to Italy, Mount Etna and a working trial for registration, so those details should shape your decision.
What stands out
- Bred for small-game hunting, especially rabbits.
- Known for a keen sense of smell.
- Clear origin in Sicily, Italy.
- Named for Mount Etna in eastern Sicily.
Worth knowing
- Registration requires successful completion of a working trial.
- The supplied facts focus on hunting work, not other roles.
- No lifespan figure is provided in the supplied details.
Suits
- People interested in an Italian hunting breed
- Owners drawn to rabbit-hunting and scent work
Think twice if
- You need a breed profile with a stated life expectancy.
- You want information centered on roles other than small-game hunting.
In short
The Cirneco dell'Etna is a compact Italian hunting dog with roots on Sicily. Its recorded role is practical: finding and pursuing small game, especially rabbits, with a keen sense of smell. The breed’s name links it to Mount Etna, giving its origin a specific geographic marker. At 44 cm tall and 8 kg, it has a modest recorded size. Consider the working-trial condition for registration before choosing this breed, and seek further information if lifespan or non-hunting roles matter to you.
Questions
Where does the Cirneco dell'Etna come from?
It comes from Sicily, a Mediterranean island in Italy.
What was the Cirneco dell'Etna bred to do?
It is a hunting dog used for small game, particularly rabbits.
How tall is a Cirneco dell'Etna?
The recorded height is 44 cm.
How much does a Cirneco dell'Etna weigh?
The recorded weight is 8 kg.
Why is it called Cirneco dell'Etna?
The breed is named for Mount Etna in eastern Sicily.
What is its life expectancy?
A life-expectancy figure is not included in the supplied facts.
Is registration subject to a working test?
Yes. Registration is conditional on successfully completing a working trial.
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Photo credits9 photographs on this page
- Cirneco dell'Etna — de:Benutzer:Jan Eduard · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Abruzzo-Maremma Sheepdog — MGerety · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Bergamasco Shepherd — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Bolognese — Pleple2000 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Bracco Italiano — Svenska Mässan · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- Cane Pecoraio Varbutu — Curti1952 · Public domain · file page
- Italian Greyhound — Tesori di Carli · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Italian Rough-haired Segugio — Frustan · Public domain · file page
- Lagotto Romagnolo — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
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