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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
Our selection
Dry food suited to 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?
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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.
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.
Result
166 g
per day · 632 kcal
83 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
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?+
How much exercise per day for a Cirneco dell'Etna?+
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Is the Cirneco dell'Etna good with children?+
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For more information
Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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