Related breedChinese Crested Dog1500 to 1965 · ChinaSpino degli Iblei at a glance
- Origin
- Hyblaean Mountains, Sicily, Italy
- Appeared
- 1500 to 2000 (uncertain)
- Family
- Mediterranean
- Type
- Primitive hound
- Size
- Medium
- Life span
- 12 to 14 years
- Recognised by
- No major club
- Status
- Living
The name. Italian spino, "thorny" (for its wiry coat), + degli Iblei, "of the Iblei", the Hyblaean Mountains of Sicily.
Same familyPapillon1500 to 1935 · France, BelgiumFamily and relatives
Same family: Mediterranean
Afghan Hound, Azawakh, Cirneco dell'Etna, Estrela Mountain Dog, Ibizan Hound, Kangal Shepherd Dog
Same time, same continent
Bearded Collie, Beauceron, Bergamasco Shepherd, Cairn Terrier, English Setter, Kooikerhondje
Place in time
The Spino degli Iblei appears 1500 to 2000 (uncertain), in the Age of Exploration, when 87 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Spino degli Iblei is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
