Collection: Personalised Cirneco Dell'Etna Gifts

Cirneco Dell'Etna’s are sighthounds that were originally only found on the small Italian island of Sicily but have now become known and bred throughout the world. While traditional bred for hunting, these pups are now fantastic household companions, especially since they require such a little amount of maintenance. If you’re on the hunt for a pup you can just shower in attention and love, a Cirneco Dell'Etna is perfect!

The Cirneco Dell'Etna has been around for literal centuries and there are records that even date these Silician dogs as far back as 2,500 years. There are links that show this pup was connected with Pharaoh Hounds from Egypt and would have been bred to help hunt and clean up small animals like rats and chickens.

It wasn’t until 1939 that the breed was officially recognized in the Italian Kennel Club, and then 2006 when it was registered within the United Kennel Club, which then started its spread around the world. Nowadays, Cirneco Dell'Etna’s can be found relaxing at home with their owners or performing in agility dog shows.

While there’s no doubt that Cirneco Dell'Etna’s are incredibly independent pups, they are extremely smart and easy to train, as long as you’re assertive and starting from a young age, developing good habits and setting boundaries. If you can do this, then you’ll have a beautiful, tight connection with your dog that’s hard to achieve with any other breed.

Just remember that due to the size of this dog and its curious nature, let’s say if you left the pup in your back garden for a long time, the chances are it will look for a way to escape, even if left alone for a few minutes. That’s how much mental stimulation these pups need, so keep them entertained!