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So my family and I just came back home from an amazing vacation at NYC which included going to all the WKC dog activities.
At meet the breeds on Saturday at the piers is where I met 2 Cirnechi and their owners at the booth. They talked about their history in Sicily, and how they were used all over the island for rabbit hunting, and more so in the areas surrounding their active volcano, Mount Etna.
One of the women was holding her Cirneco like a baby on his side while he just slept. I asked her how trainable were they and she replied, while they have a strong instinct to chase like most hounds, they are one of the more easier hound breeds to train because of how affectionate and accepting they are with humans, with a willingness to please. She said they are great with other dogs, and love curling up under the blankets after a long run.
I was just completely head over heels for these dogs after meeting them.
I wondered if anybody has ever seen or met or even heard about this rare breed of sight hound. According to the AKC they are ranked #183 in breed popularity, and 2 of the 3 breeders seem to be in Pennsylvania from their breed club website, so I might be answering my own question asking if anybody's ever met one.
At meet the breeds on Saturday at the piers is where I met 2 Cirnechi and their owners at the booth. They talked about their history in Sicily, and how they were used all over the island for rabbit hunting, and more so in the areas surrounding their active volcano, Mount Etna.
One of the women was holding her Cirneco like a baby on his side while he just slept. I asked her how trainable were they and she replied, while they have a strong instinct to chase like most hounds, they are one of the more easier hound breeds to train because of how affectionate and accepting they are with humans, with a willingness to please. She said they are great with other dogs, and love curling up under the blankets after a long run.
I was just completely head over heels for these dogs after meeting them.
I wondered if anybody has ever seen or met or even heard about this rare breed of sight hound. According to the AKC they are ranked #183 in breed popularity, and 2 of the 3 breeders seem to be in Pennsylvania from their breed club website, so I might be answering my own question asking if anybody's ever met one.