Hound Group
Cirneco dell'Etna
The job
The Cirneco was developed to hunt wild rabbits on the rocky slopes of Mount Etna.
The Sniff Test
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Facts
The breed was selected over centuries as a specialist for hunting wild rabbit, mainly by scent.
Height 18-20 inches (male), 17-19 inches (female). Weight 20-28 pounds (male), 19-25 pounds (female).
Photo: Jan Eduard. CC BY-SA 3.0. Image source. Sources: American Kennel Club.
