Breed guide

Ibizan Hound: healthy weight & calories

A healthy adult Ibizan Hound usually weighs 19 to 25 kg (41.9 to 55.1 lb). That is a wide range because frame size varies a lot even within one breed, so how they feel under your hands matters more than the number alone.

Daily calories by activity level

Estimated for a Ibizan Hound at 22 kg, a healthy weight in the middle of the breed range. Resting energy is 70 × weight0.75 kcal; the multiplier below scales it up for how much they move and whether they are desexed.

ActivityDesexedEntire
Mostly restsa few short potty walks 853 kcal 996 kcal
Short daily walks20 to 30 minutes total 996 kcal 1,138 kcal
Active most days45 to 60 minutes, some play 1,138 kcal 1,280 kcal
Very activeruns, hikes or dog sport 1,280 kcal 1,422 kcal

Puppies get roughly twice their resting energy while growing, about 1,422 kcal a day at this weight, but puppy needs change every few weeks so this is a starting point, not a fixed number. Seniors typically need about 10% less than an adult at the same activity level.

Good to know for a Ibizan Hound

Faintly visible ribs and a deep tuck at the belly are normal for a Ibizan Hound, so "very tucked" can be their healthy shape. The goal is to keep that build, not to fill them out.

Why the weight matters

Studies of dogs a similar size to a Ibizan Hound found overweight dogs had a shorter median life span than lean ones, by 0.4 to 0.9 years (Salt et al. 2019). That is an association from observational data, not a promise, but it is one of the largest studies of its kind.

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How much should a Ibizan Hound weigh?

A healthy adult Ibizan Hound typically weighs 19 to 25 kg (41.9 to 55.1 lb). Frame size varies a lot within a breed, so body condition (can you feel the ribs?) matters more than the number on the scale.

How many calories does a Ibizan Hound need a day?

A desexed adult Ibizan Hound at a healthy weight typically needs roughly 996 kcal a day with short daily walks, more if they are very active or not desexed, less if they mostly rest. Use the calculator below for a number tailored to your dog.

Similar breeds: American Pit Bull Terrier, Field Spaniel, Shar Pei

Also see: the dog calorie calculator · is my dog overweight? · all breeds

This is an estimate, not a diagnosis. Talk to your vet before changing your dog's diet or exercise. How we work this out