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Cirneco dell'Etna

Dog breed

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Weight

10.2–13.8 kg

Size

Medium

Lifespan

11–14 ans

Energy

Moyen

Origin

Sicile

Coat

Solid fawn or fawn with white

Maintenance

Moyen

Training

Moyen

The Cirneco dell'Etna is a dog originating from Sicily. The Fédération Cynologique Internationale has classified it in group 5, section 7, standard no. 199.

Profile

At a glance

Energy

Modéré

Trainability

Modéré

Maintenance

Modéré

Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.

⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds

L'essentiel

  • 1Medium size (10.2–13.8 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
  • 2Life expectancy: 11 to 14 years on average, depending on care and diet.
  • 3Moderate energy — 30 to 60 minutes of exercise daily is sufficient.
  • 4Moderate maintenance — weekly brushing is sufficient.

Chapter 1

Getting to know the Cirneco dell'Etna

Origins & history

A story told

Descriptions of a dog resembling the Cirneco dell'Etna are present since antiquity. In the 4th century BCE, Aristotle describes a dog with identical characteristics and Sicilian coins from the 6th century depict a dog near a Phoenician divinity. Sicilian farmers and hunters have preserved the Cirneco dell'Etna through the centuries. Its traditional use is rabbit hunting.

Character

Daily temperament

The Cirneco dell'Etna is described as a lively, cheerful and affectionate dog in the breed standard. It is endowed with a lot of temperament, great endurance, hardness, agility.

Physical

Breed standard

Le cirneco de l'Etna est un chien de type lévrier bien qu'il soit classé dans le groupe 5 par la FCI, c'est-à-dire en tant que chien primitif. C'est une race de taille moyenne, adaptée au travail en terrains broussailleux difficiles. De conformation morphologique un peu longiligne, le corps s'inscrivant dans un carré est doté de muscles plats et secs. La queue est attachée bas, elle atteint le niveau du jarret. Elle est portée relevée en forme de trompette sur le dos lors du travail et en sabre au repos. Les grandes oreilles sont bien dressées, attachées haut et rapprochées. Elles sont de forme triangulaire avec une pointe étroite et s'ouvrent sur l'avant. Les yeux de petite taille sont de couleur ocre pas trop foncé, ambre ou même gris, jamais marron ou noisette foncé. La pigmentation du bord des paupière est la même que celle de la truffe. Le poil est fin et raide, bien lisse et couché sur le corps. Les robes admises sont le fauve unicolore plus ou moins intense, avec ou sans marques blanches (liste blanche en tête, liste blanche au poitrail, pieds blancs, pointe de la queue blanche, ventre blanc ; un collier blanc est moins apprécié). Le blanc unicolore ou tacheté d'orange est toléré.

Chapter 2

Daily life

What if you adopted your future companion?

The Cirneco dell'Etna of your dreams may already be waiting in a shelter. Hundreds of cirneco dell'etna (and equally wonderful crossbreeds) are looking for a family in France — every adoption starts a new story.

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Âge

What human age for a cirneco dell'etna ?

The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 11–14 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.

3 years
Birth22 years
Adult size

10 à 22 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.

Equivalent human age

29years

Adulte

Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.

Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +5 per year for a moyen dog.

These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.

Alert

To avoid for dog

Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.

  • low-fat cocoa powderModerate
  • maltitolModerate
  • cocoa pasteModerate
  • onion piecesModerate

Calculator · daily ration

How much to give a cirneco dell'etna ?

Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.

12 kg
10.2 kg15.18 kg
Moderate

Result

166 g

per day · 632 kcal

83 g / repas (2 par jour)

Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.

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Training

Training your pet

Le cirneco de l'Etna est un chien à forte personnalité : il doit être éduqué très tôt à l'obéissance et notamment au rappel. Dès son jeune âge il faut le sortir et l'habituer à la laisse. il a besoin de se dépenser en permanence. La quantité et la qualité de la nourriture sont fonction de son activité physique et de son état physiologique. Il est recommandé de donner deux repas par jour. Cette race a tendance à l'embonpoint.

Maintenance

Daily care

The Cirneco dell'Etna is a dog with strong personality: it must be educated very early in obedience and especially in recall. From an early age it must be taken out and accustomed to the leash. He needs to exercise constantly. The quantity and quality of food depend on its physical activity and physiological condition. It is recommended to give two meals per day. This breed has a tendency to become overweight.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Cirneco dell'Etna

Is the Cirneco dell'Etna suitable for apartment living?+
It depends on the individual: his size demands space and exercise, provided his outdoor needs are met.
How much exercise per day for a Cirneco dell'Etna?+
30 to 60 minutes daily is generally sufficient, to be adjusted based on age and health.
What is the life expectancy of a Cirneco dell'Etna?+
Between 11 and 14 years on average. Appropriate diet, regular veterinary care, and exercise contribute to a longer lifespan.
Is the Cirneco dell'Etna good with children?+
To be evaluated per individual: early socialization and mutual respect are key. Never leave a young child alone with any animal, regardless of breed.

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Sources & official links

Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.

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