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Cirneco dell’Etna

The Cirneco dell’Etna (Pronounced “cheer-NECK-oh del et-na”) is a purebred dog from the island of Sicily. Gentle, alert, and independent, these pups have some of the best traits of any dog breed around today. Cirneco dell’Etnas go by many other names, including Cirneco, Sicilian Hound, Sicilian Greyhound, Sicilian Rabbit Hound, and Sicilian Rabbit Dog. These dogs can make…

Statistics
Dog Breed Group
Companion Dogs
Height
17 to 20 inches
Weight
17 to 26 pounds
Life Span
12 to 14 years
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