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Important proportions. Body. Movements. Colour. Size, weight. Faults.
Read more Cirneco Dell'Etna- breed standard |
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With the gradual increase in the number of cirneco in our house, their diet gradually changed as well. But it was so easy to feed our first dog dry food ! She did eat it, of course(the best brands), but just like the kids eat cereal. And because of the fact that she ate it reluctantly, she often seemed skinny,having not extremaly good coat and I often noticed "frost" of dandruff on it's hair....
Read more Healthy nutrition for your Cirneco, BARF |
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Research on the Cirneco Dell'etna breed is never complete if we only examine the science or history of the breed. We have to dig deeper. I invite you to delve into the Sicilian language and thereby meet the Sicilian culture that shows us the character and peculiarity of a true Cirneco dell' Etna! |
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Among the many oldest breeds of dogs we would like to highlight a special group. This are breeds whose appearance reminds us the prick eared Egyptian dogs whose images can be seen on ancient frescoes. It is in the mythology of antique Egypt the God Anubis (patron of the dead) often depicted as a wild dog Sub, living in the desert. Another well-known image of this deity is a man with a dog's head.
Read more and watch photos Cirneco dell'Etna vs Pharaoh Hound, Basenji and Podenco Ibicenco. Ancient dog breeds. |
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Many people ask how Cirneco puppy grows in different growing stages. For example, it is helpful to know if you are going to pick up your puppy by plane from the breeder of another country. You should know if a puppy of this age still can travel in salon or in de hall. |
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How can you tell that a bitch is pregnant? How much weight is added at what time? What are the signs of pregnancy? What are the important behavioral changes during pregnancy? |
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Our puppies train their legs with their first steps, walking on pebbles and grass. Since the age of 3 weeks, they get raw meaty bones, by removing meat from those bones they make movements which involve and develop the whole entire spine. It is a pledge of strong legs, chiseled body, the beautiful neck, healthy bones and, as a consequence, we reduce the chances of developing diseases of the musculoskeletal system (dysplasia, dislocations, ligament weakness, weak joints ...) to a minimum....
Read more about our Cirneco dell'Etna kennel Cyrenensis |
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How to get a puppy from us.
We have no special conditions for buyers. Although, no, there is one very important condition- love and care, that the owners can gift to their future dog. All the rest: exhibition, participation in sports, breeding is not so significant for us .. Read more Appealing to our buyers |
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Sicily is a beautiful island. The island is infamous for its mafia and famous for its natural beauty and cultural wealth. In the shadow of the Etna volcano you can enjoy unspoiled nature and authentic Italian cuisine. The Cirneco Dell' Etna is at home here, they are one with the island. Go with me! |
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A Cirneco is often given a name referring to the Egyptian gods or pharaohs. Ramses, Anubis, Osiris, Horus... These are just some of the common names of Cirneco dell'Etna all over the world. What was the status of dogs in ancient Egypt? What were the ancestors of our Sicilian dogs for? And who were Anubis and Horus? |
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The small numbers associated with Cirneco breeding programs might be related to the difficulties involved in purchasing Cirnecos from Italian breeders and the lack of literature on breeding these dogs. “Very few books about the Cirneco are available, and they are all in Italian language. Technical articles are also rare”, says Diana. ....
Read the article Interview for the magazine Cães & Cia, n. 452, February 2017 (Brasil) |
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The story of the owner about getting a cirneco puppy, waiting and travelling.
(Translation in English) Read the article Cirneco dell'Etna. A long journey there and back |
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Era and Birba in the magazine ONZE HOND (june 2014)
Read the article and watch photos of Birba and Era :-) Onze hond 2014 (We distantiëren ons van de inhoud, hier kregen we geen inspraak in) |
