Are Ibizan Hounds Good Dogs? What Science Says

Last Updated: Nov 22, 2022

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Introduction to the Temperament of the Ibizan Hound

The are many descriptions of the temperament of the Ibizan Hound out there. However, most of these descriptions are difficult to verify or prove. They are based on mere speculations.

In this article, we will provide a factual description of the temperament of the Ibizan Hound based on solid scientific research. This will give you a better understanding of what you can expect from the Ibizan Hound breed.

We obtained our description of the temperament of Ibizan Hound by analyzing raw scientific data from The Canine Behavioral Assessment & Research Questionnaire (C-BARQ) database.

The C-BARQ dog temperament standard was developed by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania. It is considered the gold standard for measuring the behavior of dogs.

Over the years, the C-BARQ study has collected data on the temperament of thousands of dogs of different breeds including the Ibizan Hound.

The C-BARQ study obtains its data by asking dog owners to score the behavior of their dogs on different behavior patterns.

The idea behind the C-BARQ study is that if it collects thousands of scores from thousands of dog owners on different aspects of dog behavior, a clear pattern will emerge on the temperament of different dog breeds.

The C-BARQ questionnaire measures 14 behavior aspects of dogs:

  1. Aggression towards stranger
  2. Aggression towards its owner
  3. Aggression towards other dogs
  4. How well they get along with other dogs
  5. Fear of strangers
  6. Fear of new things (new objects, unfamiliar loud sounds, etc)
  7. Fear of other dogs
  8. Separation anxiety
  9. Clinginess
  10. Trainability/ Stubbornness
  11. Prey drive
  12. Excitability
  13. Touch sensitivity
  14. Energy level

In this article, we will discuss the score of the Ibizan Hound for each of these 14 characteristics. This will let you know the real temperament of the Ibizan Hound.

The summary table below shows the score of the Ibizan Hound for the different behavioral characteristics.

High percentage scores close to 100 are bad. Low percentage scores close to 0 are good.

Behavior Score
Prey Drive 95.8 percent
Energy Level 85.3 percent
Owner Directed Aggression 8.7 percent
Dog Directed Fear 7.2 percent
Stranger Directed Fear 46.7 percent
Separation Related Behavior 43.2 percent
Excitability 42.2 percent
Dog Rivalry 42.0 percent
Stubbornness 41.9 percent
Nonsocial Fear 35.7 percent
Dog Directed Aggression 29.4 percent
Attachment Attention Seeking 29.4 percent
Stranger Directed Aggression 25.9 percent
Touch Sensitivity 23.1 percent

Note that with proper training, you can better your Ibizan Hound`s temperament. To learn how to properly train your Ibizan Hound, I highly recommend that you go through Dr. Ian Dunbar`s online dog training classes, which you can find here.

I learned most of the things that I know about training dogs by reading Dr. Dunbar`s books and watching his training videos. Dr. Dunbar`s dog training methods are for people expecting to own a puppy soon, new dog owners, and experienced dog owners.

Another helpful online dog training class that I recommend is this one. The class will teach you how to properly train your Ibizan Hound.

See also our complete ranking of dog breeds from the `best` to the `worst` based on temperament.

Are Ibizan Hounds Aggressive Towards Strangers?

Dog breeds that are aggressive to strangers show hostile responses to strangers approaching or invading the dog`s or the dog owner`s personal space, territory, or home range.

Stranger-aggressive dog breeds are quick to show aggression to unfamiliar people.

Typical signs of moderate aggression in dogs include barking, growling, and baring of teeth. More serious display of aggression generally includes snapping, lunging, biting, or attempting to bite.

Ibizan Hounds are a little bit aggressive towards strangers.

This is because the Ibizan Hound ranks low for aggression towards strangers.

The Ibizan Hound ranks number 86 out of 124 dog breeds for aggression towards strangers.

This information is based on what 11 Ibizan Hound owners reported on the temperament of their Ibizan Hound in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Ibizan Hound has a stranger-directed-aggression score of 25.9 %.

Other dog breeds that are a little bit aggressive towards strangers just like the Ibizan Hound are listed in the table below

Stranger-Directed-Aggression Rank Breed Stranger-Directed-Aggression Score
83 Shetland Sheepdog 26.3 %
84 Papillon 26.2 %
85 German Shorthaired Pointer 26.0 %
86 Ibizan Hound 25.9 %
87 Irish Water Spaniel 25.6 %
88 Boston Terrier 25.5 %
89 Cocker Spaniel (English) 25.4 %

The dog breeds that are most aggressive towards strangers are the:

  1. American Eskimo Dog
  2. Dachshund
  3. Miniature Pinscher
  4. Dachshund (Miniature)
  5. Miniature Schnauzer

The dog breeds that are least aggressive towards strangers are the:

  1. Siberian Husky
  2. Greyhound
  3. Irish Wolfhound
  4. Samoyed
  5. Black and Tan Coonhound

Usually, small dog breeds display aggression not because they are mean but because they are afraid and feel insecure due to their small size.

See our complete ranking of dog breeds from the most stranger-aggressive breed to the least stranger-aggressive breed.

Temperament of the Ibizan Hound

Are Ibizan Hounds Aggressive Towards their Owners?

Due to human effort over the course of many centuries, the dog has become a very domestic animal. Dogs have learned to live well with humans. As a result, dogs respect and love their owners. Nevertheless, some dog breeds are less respectful to their owners than some other dog breeds.

Owner-aggressive dog breeds show threatening or hostile responses to their owner or other members of the household when challenged, manhandled, stared at, stepped over, or when approached while in possession of food, objects, or toys.

A dog that is owner-aggressive shows its aggression by barking, growling, and baring of teeth. In extreme cases, these dogs can snap, lunge, bite, or attempt to bite their owners.

Ibizan Hounds are a little bit aggressive towards their owners.

This is because the Ibizan Hound ranks low for aggression towards its owner.

The Ibizan Hound ranks number 90 out of 124 dog breeds for aggression towards their owners.

This information is based on what 11 Ibizan Hound owners reported on the temperament of their Ibizan Hound in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Ibizan Hound has an owner-directed-aggression score of 8.7 %.

Other dog breeds that are a little bit owner-aggressive just like the Ibizan Hound are listed in the table below

Owner-Directed-Aggression Rank Breed Owner-Directed-Aggression Score
87 English Setter 9.5 %
88 Dingo 9.5 %
89 Staffordshire Bull Terrier 9.1 %
90 Ibizan Hound 8.7 %
91 Gordon Setter 8.6 %
92 American Bulldog 8.6 %
93 Boxer 8.5 %

The dog breeds that show the most aggression towards their owners are the:

  1. Pekingese
  2. Basenji
  3. Australian Silky Terrier
  4. Lhasa Apso
  5. Alaskan Husky

The dog breeds that are least aggressive towards their owners are the:

  1. Chinook
  2. Pointer
  3. Irish Water Spaniel
  4. Rhodesian Ridgeback
  5. Italian Greyhound

Usually, small dog breeds display aggression not because they are mean but because they are afraid and feel insecure due to their small size.

See our complete ranking of dog breeds from the ones that are most aggressive to their owners to the ones that are least aggressive to their owners.

Are Ibizan Hounds Aggressive Towards other Dogs?

Dogs that are aggressive towards other dogs will direct aggressive threats or actions toward unknown or unfamiliar dogs.

A dog-aggressive dog will threaten or show hostile responses when approached by unfamiliar dogs

A dog that is dog-aggressive shows its aggression by barking, growling, and baring of teeth. In extreme cases, these dogs can snap, lunge, bite, or attempt to bite other dogs.

Ibizan Hounds are a little bit aggressive towards other dogs.

This is because the Ibizan Hound ranks low for aggression towards other dogs.

The Ibizan Hound ranks number 92 out of 124 dog breeds for aggression towards other dogs.

This information is based on what 11 Ibizan Hound owners reported on the temperament of their Ibizan Hound in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Ibizan Hound has a dog-directed aggression score of 29.4 %.

Other dog breeds that are a little bit dog-aggressive just like the Ibizan Hound are listed in the table below

Dog-Directed-Aggression Rank Breed Dog-Directed-Aggression Score
89 Siberian Husky 31.8 %
90 Samoyed 30.4 %
91 Mastiff (English) 29.9 %
92 Ibizan Hound 29.4 %
93 Scottish Terrier 29.3 %
94 Portuguese Water Dog 29.2 %
95 Shih Tzu 28.9 %

The dog breeds that show the most aggression towards other dogs are the:

  1. American Eskimo Dog
  2. Parson Russell Terrier
  3. Chinese Crested
  4. Pit Bull mix
  5. Dachshund

The dog breeds that are least aggressive towards other dogs are the:

  1. Pointer
  2. Black and Tan Coonhound
  3. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
  4. Irish Wolfhound
  5. Keeshond

Usually, small dog breeds display aggression not because they are mean but because they are afraid and feel insecure due to their small size.

See our complete ranking of dog breeds from the ones that are most aggressive to other dogs to the ones that are least aggressive to other dogs.

Personality of the Ibizan Hound

Are Ibizan Hounds Afraid of Strangers?

Some dogs breeds tend to be fearful of strangers.

Dogs that are fearful of strangers will avoid strangers. These dogs will crouch, cringe, or tremble when approached by strangers.

Extreme fear in dogs is characterized by serious attempts to escape or hide from the feared stranger.

Ibizan Hounds are very much fearful of strangers.

This is because the Ibizan Hound ranks very high for fear of strangers.

The Ibizan Hound ranks number 20 out of 124 dog breeds for fear of strangers.

This information is based on what 11 Ibizan Hound owners reported on the temperament of their Ibizan Hound in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Ibizan Hound has a stranger-directed-fear score of 46.7 %.

Other dog breeds that are very much stranger-fearful just like the Ibizan Hound are listed in the table below

Stranger-Directed-Fear Rank Breed Stranger-Directed-Fear Score
17 Chinese Shar-Pei 51.5 %
18 Yorkshire Terrier 48.4 %
19 Maltese 47.9 %
20 Ibizan Hound 46.7 %
21 Saint Bernard 44.7 %
22 Shetland Sheepdog 44.0 %
23 Afghan Hound 43.1 %

The dog breeds that show the most fear of strangers are the:

  1. Dachshund (Miniature)
  2. Chinese Crested
  3. American Eskimo Dog
  4. Italian Greyhound
  5. Chihuahua

The dog breeds that are least fearful of strangers are the:

  1. Old English Sheepdog
  2. Irish Wolfhound
  3. Norwegian Elkhound
  4. Siberian Husky
  5. Giant Schnauzer

See our complete ranking of dog breeds from the ones that are most fearful of strangers to the ones that are least fearful to strangers.

Are Ibizan Hounds Afraid of Other Dogs?

Some dogs breeds tend to show fear when an unfamiliar dog approaches them.

A dog that is fearful of other dogs will try to avoid meeting other dogs.

Ibizan Hounds are not fearful of other dogs.

This is because the Ibizan Hound ranks very low for fear of other dogs.

The Ibizan Hound ranks number 123 out of 124 dog breeds for fear of other dogs.

This information is based on what 11 Ibizan Hound owners reported on the temperament of their Ibizan Hound in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Ibizan Hound has a dog-directed-fear score of 7.2 %.

Other dog breeds that are not other-dog-fearful just like the Ibizan Hound are listed in the table below

Dog-Directed-Fear Rank Breed Dog-Directed-Fear Score
120 Borzoi 8.4 %
121 Kuvasz 8.4 %
122 Eurasier 7.3 %
123 Ibizan Hound 7.2 %
124 Giant Schnauzer 0.0 %

The dog breeds that are most fearful of other dogs are the:

  1. Dachshund (Miniature)
  2. Fox Terrier (Toy)
  3. Chinese Crested
  4. Chihuahua
  5. Lhasa Apso

The dog breeds that are least fearful of other dogs are the:

  1. Giant Schnauzer
  2. Ibizan Hound
  3. Eurasier
  4. Kuvasz
  5. Borzoi

See our complete ranking of dog breeds from the ones that are most fearful of other dogs to the ones that are least fearful of other dogs.

Is the Ibizan Hound a good pet

Do Ibizan Hounds Have Non-Social Fears?

Dogs that are fearful of sudden or loud noises, traffic, and unfamiliar objects and situations are said to exhibit nonsocial fear.

Ibizan Hounds are somewhat fearful of unfamiliar sounds, situations, and objects.

This is because the Ibizan Hound ranks average for non-social fear.

The Ibizan Hound ranks number 50 out of 124 dog breeds for being fearful of unfamiliar things and situations.

This information is based on what 11 Ibizan Hound owners reported on the temperament of their Ibizan Hound in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Ibizan Hound has a nonsocial-fear score of 35.7 %.

Other dog breeds that are somewhat nonsocial-fearful just like the Ibizan Hound are listed in the table below

Nonsocial-Fear Rank Breed Nonsocial-Fear Score
47 Staffordshire Bull Terrier 36.6 %
48 West Highland White Terrier 36.5 %
49 Pekingese 35.8 %
50 Ibizan Hound 35.7 %
51 Boston Terrier 35.6 %
52 Poodle (Miniature) 35.6 %
53 Miniature Schnauzer 35.5 %

The dog breeds that are most fearful of unfamiliar situations and objects are the:

  1. Australian Silky Terrier
  2. Dingo
  3. Fox Terrier (Smooth)
  4. English Bulldog
  5. Italian Greyhound

The dog breeds that are least fearful of unfamiliar situations and objects are the:

  1. Giant Schnauzer
  2. Siberian Husky
  3. Irish Setter
  4. Kuvasz
  5. Borzoi

See our complete ranking of dog breeds from the ones that are most fearful of unfamiliar situations to the ones least fearful of unfamiliar situations.

Do Ibizan Hounds Get Along Well With Other Dogs?

Some dog breeds display high dog rivalry. These dog breeds will threaten or act hostile to other familiar dogs in the same household.

These dog breeds will compete with other dogs. Also, these dog breeds do not get along well with other dogs.

Ibizan Hounds are somewhat competitive when dealing with other dogs.

This is because the Ibizan Hound ranks average on dog rivalry.

The Ibizan Hound ranks number 57 out of 124 dog breeds for displaying dog rivalry when dealing with familiar dogs.

This information is based on what 11 Ibizan Hound owners reported on the temperament of their Ibizan Hound in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Ibizan Hound has a dog-rivalry score of 42.0 %.

Other dog breeds that are somewhat competition-driven just like the Ibizan Hound are listed in the table below

Dog-Rivalry Rank Breed Dog-Rivalry Score
54 Cocker Spaniel (American) 42.8 %
55 English Springer Spaniel 42.7 %
56 Bulldog 42.1 %
57 Ibizan Hound 42.0 %
58 Basset Hound 40.2 %
59 American Staffordshire Terrier 39.1 %
60 Bull Terrier 38.8 %

The dog breeds that do not get along well with other dogs are the:

  1. Miniature Pinscher
  2. Parson Russell Terrier
  3. Fox Terrier (Smooth)
  4. French Bulldog
  5. Treeing Walker Coonhound

The dog breeds that get along well with other dogs are the:

  1. Chinook
  2. Norwegian Elkhound
  3. Saint Bernard
  4. Italian Greyhound
  5. Scottish Terrier

See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on how well they get along with other dog breeds.

The Ibizan Hound. Is it aggressive?

Are Ibizan Hounds Easy to Train?

Dogs have high trainability have the willingness to listen to their owner. These dogs are not stubborn. These dogs obey simple commands, and they learn very quickly.

Highly trainable dogs excel at fetching objects. They also respond positively to correction and ignore distraction.

Ibizan Hounds are a little bit easy to train.

This is because the Ibizan Hound ranks low for trainability.

The Ibizan Hound ranks number 85 out of 124 dog breeds for easiness to train.

This information is based on what 11 Ibizan Hound owners reported on the trainability of their Ibizan Hound in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Ibizan Hound has a trainability score of 58.1 %.

Other dog breeds that are a little bit easy to train just like the Ibizan Hound are listed in the table below

Trainability Rank Breed Trainability Score
82 Miniature Schnauzer 58.6 %
83 Pomeranian 58.6 %
84 Bulldog 58.3 %
85 Ibizan Hound 58.1 %
86 Pit Bull mix 57.5 %
87 Scottish Terrier 56.8 %
88 Fox Terrier (Toy) 55.9 %

The dog breeds that are most easy to train are the:

  1. Belgian Tervuren
  2. Belgian Malinois
  3. Border Collie
  4. Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
  5. Irish Water Spaniel

The dog breeds that are difficult to train are the:

  1. Dingo
  2. Treeing Walker Coonhound
  3. Basenji
  4. Afghan Hound
  5. Pekingese

See our complete ranking of dog breeds from the ones that are easiest to train to the ones that are most difficult to train.

Learn more about how intelligent the Ibizan Hound is and how the intelligence of the Ibizan Hound affects its trainability in this article on how smart the Ibizan Hound is.

Do Ibizan Hounds Get Along Well with Cats? Do They Get Along Well with Other Pets?

Dog breeds that have high chase-drive will run after (chase) cats, birds, and/or other small animals, given the opportunity.

Ibizan Hounds are very much into chasing after other smaller pets like cats, squirrels, chickens, and birds.

This is because the Ibizan Hound ranks very high for small-pet-chasing.

The Ibizan Hound ranks number 3 out of 124 dog breeds for chasing after smaller pets.

This information is based on what 11 Ibizan Hound owners reported on the temperament of their Ibizan Hound in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Ibizan Hound has a chasing score of 95.8 %.

Other dog breeds that are very much into chasing after smaller pets just like the Ibizan Hound are listed in the table below

Chasing Rank Breed Chasing Score
1 Basenji 100.0 %
2 Dingo 97.8 %
3 Ibizan Hound 95.8 %
4 Parson Russell Terrier 88.7 %
5 Borzoi 87.0 %
6 Whippet 85.5 %

The dog breeds that like chasing after cats and other smaller pets are the:

  1. Basenji
  2. Dingo
  3. Ibizan Hound
  4. Parson Russell Terrier
  5. Borzoi

The dog breeds that will not chase after cats and other smaller pets are the:

  1. Pug
  2. Bulldog
  3. Shih Tzu
  4. Bernese Mountain Dog
  5. Great Pyrenees

See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on their prey drive.

Things to know before getting the Ibizan Hound

Do Ibizan Hounds Like Attention? Are they Clingy or Aloof?

Some dog breeds like to stay close to their owners all the time. These dogs like attention, and they like to receive the affection of their owners.

These dogs get jealous when their owners give attention to other dogs or other people instead of them.

Dogs with these traits are described as attachment/attention-seeking.

Ibizan Hounds are not attachment/attention-seeking.

This is because the Ibizan Hound ranks very low for attachment/attention-seeking behavior.

The Ibizan Hound ranks number 103 out of 124 dog breeds for attachment/attention-seeking behavior.

This information is based on what 11 Ibizan Hound owners reported on the temperament of their Ibizan Hound in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Ibizan Hound has an attachment/attention-seeking score of 29.4 %.

Other dog breeds that are not attachment/attention-seeking just like the Ibizan Hound are listed in the table below

Attachment-Attention-Seeking Rank Breed Attachment-Attention-Seeking Score
100 Eurasier 32.0 %
101 Alaskan Malamute 31.9 %
102 Rhodesian Ridgeback 31.7 %
103 Ibizan Hound 29.4 %
104 Chinook 29.4 %
105 Airedale Terrier 28.8 %
106 Tibetan Terrier 28.3 %

The dog breeds that are always seeking the attention of their owners are the:

  1. Poodle (Toy)
  2. Fox Terrier (Toy)
  3. Australian Silky Terrier
  4. Australian Cattle Dog
  5. American Eskimo Dog

The dog breeds that are aloof are the:

  1. Norwegian Elkhound
  2. Borzoi
  3. Kuvasz
  4. English Setter
  5. Chow Chow

See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on their clinginess.

Do Ibizan Hounds have Separation Anxiety? Do They Like to be Left Alone?

Dog breeds that have separation anxiety do not like to be left alone.

These dog breeds tend to bark and destroy things when separated from their owners.

They become restless or lose their appetite when left alone.

Ibizan Hounds are somewhat prone to developing separation anxiety.

This is because the Ibizan Hound ranks average for separation anxiety relative to other dog breeds.

The Ibizan Hound ranks number 51 out of 124 dog breeds for separation anxiety.

This information is based on what 11 Ibizan Hound owners reported on the temperament of their Ibizan Hound in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Ibizan Hound has a separation anxiety score of 43.2 %.

Other dog breeds that are somewhat prone to develop separation anxiety just like the Ibizan Hound are listed in the table below

Separation-Related-Behavior Rank Breed Separation-Related-Behavior Score
48 Poodle (Miniature) 43.5 %
49 Bearded Collie 43.4 %
50 American Staffordshire Terrier 43.3 %
51 Ibizan Hound 43.2 %
52 Australian Kelpie 43.2 %
53 Greyhound 42.7 %
54 English Springer Spaniel 42.5 %

The dog breeds that are most prone to develop separation anxiety are listed below. These dog breeds do not like to be left alone. These dog breeds are the:

  1. Treeing Walker Coonhound
  2. Fox Terrier (Smooth)
  3. Chinese Crested
  4. Miniature Pinscher
  5. Australian Silky Terrier

The dog breeds that are least prone to develop separation anxiety are the:

  1. Kuvasz
  2. Borzoi
  3. Giant Schnauzer
  4. Eurasier
  5. Bernese Mountain Dog

See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on their tendency to develop separation anxiety.

Temperament Profile of the Ibizan Hound

Are Ibizan Hounds Touch Sensitive? Do They Like to be Groomed?

Dogs that are touch-sensitive are fearful of `painful` procedures such as bathing, grooming, nail clipping, and veterinary examinations.

These dogs do not like going through these `painful` procedures, and they will react to show they do not like the procedure.

Ibizan Hounds are a little bit touch-sensitive.

This is because the Ibizan Hound ranks low for touch sensitivity.

The Ibizan Hound ranks number 83 out of 124 dog breeds for touch sensitivity.

This information is based on what 11 Ibizan Hound owners reported on the temperament of their Ibizan Hound in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Ibizan Hound has a touch-sensitivity score of 23.1 %.

Other dog breeds that are a little bit touch-sensitive just like the Ibizan Hound are listed in the table below

Touch-Sensitivity Rank Breed Touch-Sensitivity Score
80 Flat-Coated Retriever 23.8 %
81 Irish Setter 23.8 %
82 Belgian Malinois 23.5 %
83 Ibizan Hound 23.1 %
84 Labrador Retriever 22.9 %
85 Lagotto Romagnolo 22.9 %
86 Scottish Terrier 22.5 %

The dog breeds that are most touch-sensitive are the:

  1. Fox Terrier (Toy)
  2. Miniature Pinscher
  3. Pekingese
  4. Australian Silky Terrier
  5. Chihuahua

The dog breeds that are least touch-sensitive are the:

  1. Kuvasz
  2. Borzoi
  3. Pointer
  4. Gordon Setter
  5. Portuguese Water Dog

See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on their sensitivity to touch.

Are Ibizan Hounds Hyper? Are they Highly Excitable?

Excitable dog or hyper dog breeds display strong reactions to potentially exciting or arousing events, such as:

  • going for walks
  • car trips
  • sound of the doorbell
  • arrival of visitors, and
  • the owner arriving home

Highly excitable dog breeds have difficulty settling down after arousal.

Ibizan Hounds are a little bit hyper (excitable).

This is because the Ibizan Hound ranks low for excitability.

The Ibizan Hound ranks number 75 out of 124 dog breeds for excitability.

This information is based on what 11 Ibizan Hound owners reported on the temperament of their Ibizan Hound in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Ibizan Hound has an excitability score of 42.2 %.

Other dog breeds that are a little bit excitable just like the Ibizan Hound are listed in the table below

Excitability Rank Breed Excitability Score
72 German Shepherd 42.9 %
73 Border Collie 42.9 %
74 Belgian Tervuren 42.9 %
75 Ibizan Hound 42.2 %
76 English Bulldog 41.9 %
77 Shetland Sheepdog 41.7 %
78 Newfoundland 40.6 %

The dog breeds that are most hyper (excitable) are the:

  1. Australian Silky Terrier
  2. Fox Terrier (Smooth)
  3. American Eskimo Dog
  4. Parson Russell Terrier
  5. Miniature Schnauzer

The dog breeds that are least hyper (excitable) are the:

  1. Borzoi
  2. Samoyed
  3. Great Pyrenees
  4. Italian Greyhound
  5. Anatolian Shepherd

See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on how hyper they are.

The Ibizan Hound

Are Ibizan Hounds Playful? What is the Energy Level of Ibizan Hounds

Energetic dog breeds are very playful dog breeds. These are the dog breeds that do not get tired easily.

Ibizan Hounds are very much energetic.

This is because the Ibizan Hound ranks very high for energy level.

The Ibizan Hound ranks number 5 out of 124 dog breeds for energy level.

This information is based on what 11 Ibizan Hound owners reported on the temperament of their Ibizan Hound in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Ibizan Hound has an energy-level score of 85.3 %.

Other dog breeds that are very much energetic just like the Ibizan Hound are listed in the table below

Energy-Level Rank Breed Energy-Level Score
1 Belgian Malinois 100.0 %
2 Belgian Tervuren 91.4 %
3 Fox Terrier (Toy) 88.3 %
4 German Shorthaired Pointer 86.4 %
5 Ibizan Hound 85.3 %
6 Australian Cattle Dog 82.9 %
7 Pit Bull mix 81.0 %
8 Cardigan Welsh Corgi 80.9 %

The dog breeds that are most playful and most energetic are the:

  1. Belgian Malinois
  2. Belgian Tervuren
  3. Fox Terrier (Toy)
  4. German Shorthaired Pointer
  5. Ibizan Hound

The dog breeds that are laziest are the:

  1. Kuvasz
  2. Anatolian Shepherd
  3. Greyhound
  4. Great Pyrenees
  5. Pekingese

See our complete ranking of dog breeds from the most energetic to the least energetic.

Conclusion on Ibizan Hound Temperament

The temperament of your Ibizan Hound comes from a combination of its genetics and what environment your Ibizan Hound is exposed to.

You cannot change your Ibizan Hound`s gene but you can change the things you expose your Ibizan Hound to.

Exposing your Ibizan Hound to dog training sessions early in its life can help you mold the temperament of your Ibizan Hound to what you desire.

Again, with proper training, you can better your Ibizan Hound`s temperament. To learn how to properly train a dog, I highly recommend Dr. Ian Dunbar`s online dog training classes, which you can find here.

I learned most of the things I know about training dogs by reading Dr. Dunbar`s books and watching his training videos. Dr. Dunbar`s dog training methods are for people expecting to own a puppy soon, new dog owners, and experienced dog owners.

Another helpful online dog training class that I recommend is this one. The class will teach you how to properly train your Ibizan Hound.

Also, see our list of reputable Ibizan Hound breeders in the United States and the prices of their Ibizan Hound puppies.