Wired in Canada

What to Expect in the Future from Luna Roja

AKA- the Canadian Standard A la- luna roja

Appearance-

A wirey hound of undeniable beauty and power. We expect dogs to stand out in a crowd. Type is of great importance, as the Ibizan is a dog of moderate proportions, breed type is what gives it that unmistakable alure and exotic presence.

Temperament-

A real Ibizan is one that apears to know the secret to life, but not want to tell. Highly intelligent, cunning and joyeous. They should have a great adaptablility to their surroundings, and a trust in the people they own.

Size-

An ibizan is not an animal to be saddled and ridden, nor a dog that would look eye-to-eye with their sighthound cousins the Whippet. They are 'above' them :)

Coat-

A gracious amount of wirey glory. A coat that is long, but retains the coarse texture that would allow for a 'breakaway' effect when hunting in the brush.

Head-

In the shape of a truncuated cone, We hope to see future dogs with good fill and chiseling benieth the eyes. The muzzle shall be tapered ending in a flesh pink nose protruding slightly beyond the lower jaw. Eyes will be of a amber-honey colour, almond in shape and slightly slanted upwards.

Ears-

Large, mobile, and shapely (though the finer detail of the elongated rhomboid will most likely be coverd by a dense cover of woolie hair)

Neck-

A quarter length of the body, though longer will be drooled upon by owner/breeder. The curve and placement of the head upon the neck is of great importance along with the length. It should have a fine sweeping arch, and impress the flow of the dogs entire body.

 Forequarters-

Bendy beezers, with the called for flexibility of the front legs. The upper shoulder shall be longer and staighter than that of the scapula, the elbow below the chest no more than 2" but almost on a level with the deepest

part of the brisket behind the forelegs.

Hindquarters-

Great power hides within these hammies. Set under the body, and with no excess angulation, this quarter acts as the springs which can launch the Ibizan many feet above your average fence. The second thigh should be longer than the thigh. The hocks should be well angulated and strong.

Body-

The Topline should be straight with allowance of a slight arch due to coursing/hunting, by no means does this allow for a roached back. Abdomen should be well tucked up. Though it makes the dog look very feminine, there should be good substance to back it up. The ibizan is not a flurfy elegant dog that would break if it were to take a tumble, it is a true endurance hunter, and can endear a long day/night dedicated to the hunt braving deep trenches, bush and other obstacles.

The croup should be sloping, from hip bone to pin bone.

Tail-

The tail set is more important than the carriage of the tail itself. The set should be low, in length it should reach at least to the hock, and able to wrap undernieth the hind leg to come back up and touch the dogs spine.

The tail can be carried in a ring, whip, or sickle position, just no lying on the back. no no no.

Gait-

Gait should be very distinct, flowing and true. The ibizan should move in a double suspended trot with joint flexion. This should be done in sequence with a single-tracked gait while skimming over the ground. The dog should almost literally float. When in full gait, there should be a point where all feet are off the ground.