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FREEZE-DRIED RAW FEEDING GUIDE

How to feed a Ibizan Hound

The Ibizan Hound is a lean, deer-like sighthound built for the chase — all spring-loaded muscle, light bone and almost no spare fat. That athletic, low-body-fat frame is exactly why what goes in the bowl matters: there is little reserve to fall back on, so every meal has to be clean, complete and easy to absorb.

Here is how to feed an Ibizan Hound on freeze-dried raw: by weight and life stage, with the lean animal protein, omega-3s and steady energy that keep a working hound's muscle, skin and senses sharp.

  • Adult weight45–65 lb
  • SizeMedium
  • EnergyHigh
  • Lifespan12–14 years
  • CoatShort or wire — light shedder
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A healthy Ibizan Hound
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What a Ibizan Hound's body needs

Every Ibizan Hound trait comes back to one thing: how you feed them. Here's what matters most.

  • Lean, athletic sighthound build

    Needs: High-quality animal protein, modest fat

    83% meat, organ and bone fuels and rebuilds the lean muscle an Ibizan runs on — no carb fillers that add empty weight to a frame meant to stay light and fast.

  • Explosive runner & high jumper

    Needs: Clean, steady-burning energy

    Whole-food protein and fat give sustained energy for sprints and long runs, without the blood-sugar spike-and-crash of starchy kibble.

  • Naturally low body fat

    Needs: Calorie-dense, nutrient-rich food

    Freeze-dried raw packs real nutrition into a small, digestible serving — easy to dial up for a hard-running or hard-to-keep-weight hound that burns through calories.

  • Sensitive skin & allergy-prone

    Needs: Limited-ingredient, omega-rich diet

    Minimally processed single proteins skip the common fillers and additives that trigger flare-ups; whole-food omega-3s feed the skin barrier from the inside.

  • Keen-eyed, sharp-sensed hunter

    Needs: Whole-food vitamins & antioxidants

    Real organ meat delivers naturally occurring vitamin A, taurine and antioxidants that support eye and nervous-system health — nutrients this eye-watchful breed leans on.

How much to feed a Ibizan Hound

Quick answer: a healthy adult Ibizan Hound (45–65 lb) needs about 6.8–9.8 oz of freeze-dried raw per day, split across two meals. Freeze-dried is calorie-dense and measured dry — so it's much less by volume than kibble. Feed to a lean waistline and adjust every few weeks.

Ideal adult weightFreeze-dried per dayPer meal (×2)
45 lb 6.8 oz 3.4 oz
50 lb 7.5 oz 3.8 oz
55 lb typical Ibizan Hound 8.3 oz 4.1 oz
60 lb 9.0 oz 4.5 oz
65 lb 9.8 oz 4.9 oz

Starting points for a moderately active adult (~0.15 oz of freeze-dried per lb of ideal weight). Active dogs need a little more, couch companions a little less — always adjust to body condition, not the bag.

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What to feed a Ibizan Hound

For an Ibizan Hound we recommend complete freeze-dried raw as the daily base — real meat, organs and ground bone with no heat-processed filler — or as a topper while you transition from kibble.

Lean single proteins like Chicken, Wild-Caught Cod or game-lean Venison suit this breed's light build and sensitive skin; rotate them to keep a sometimes-finicky hound interested and to broaden the nutrient base. Just add water and serve.

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Feeding a Ibizan Hound by life stage

  • Puppy: Ibizan puppies grow into a tall, fine-boned frame — feed roughly 5–8% of current body weight across 3–4 meals and let them grow steadily rather than fast. Even, unhurried growth protects developing joints and bone in a leggy breed.
  • Adult: Feed to a lean, athletic waistline split across two meals. Use the chart below as a starting point and adjust up for a hard-running hound or down for a quiet day — Ibizans should stay light on their feet.
  • Senior: Older Ibizans slow down but should keep their lean muscle. Hold protein high, trim calories to match lower activity, and lean into omega-3s and whole-food antioxidants for joints, skin and aging eyes.

Common Ibizan Hound concerns — and the diet connection

  • Skin & food sensitivitiesAllergies are among the breed's more common complaints; a limited-ingredient, single-protein raw diet removes common triggers and the omega-3s in fish and animal fat support a calmer, healthier skin barrier.
  • Eye health (retinal & lens conditions)The breed is watched for eye issues; whole-food organ meat naturally supplies vitamin A, taurine and antioxidants that support normal eye and nervous-system function — though diet supports, it cannot cure, inherited conditions.
  • Lean muscle & athletic energyA running sighthound is built on clean animal protein and fat for sustained energy and muscle maintenance, not on carbohydrate fillers that add weight without fueling performance.
  • Maintaining healthy weight on a light frameWith naturally low body fat, an Ibizan can lose condition quickly; calorie-dense freeze-dried raw makes it easy to keep usable weight on without resorting to bulky, filler-heavy food.

Diet supports health but doesn't replace veterinary care — ask your vet about any specific condition.

Feeding a Ibizan Hound: what to know

An Ibizan Hound is supposed to look lean — you should see a tucked waist and a hint of the last ribs, and that is healthy, not underfed. Feed to that body condition rather than to a number, and resist the urge to 'fatten up' a dog whose whole design is to be light.

Because some Ibizans are picky or hard to keep weight on, freeze-dried raw helps: it is rich and palatable, so a smaller, cleaner serving delivers more usable nutrition. Weigh portions and re-check every few weeks, especially around heavy exercise or seasonal changes in activity.

Ibizan Hound feeding questions

How much should I feed my Ibizan Hound?
A healthy adult Ibizan (45–65 lb) needs roughly 7–10 oz of freeze-dried raw per day, split between two meals. Freeze-dried is calorie-dense and measured dry, so it is far less by volume than kibble — feed to a lean, athletic waistline and adjust for activity.
What is the best food for an Ibizan Hound with sensitive skin or allergies?
A limited-ingredient, single-protein freeze-dried raw diet is ideal. Start with one lean protein like Cod or Chicken, skip the fillers and additives that commonly trigger flare-ups, and let the whole-food omega-3s support the skin barrier.
My Ibizan is a picky eater and hard to keep weight on — what helps?
Freeze-dried raw is rich and highly palatable, so a smaller, cleaner serving delivers more usable nutrition. Rotate proteins to keep a finicky hound interested, and feed to a lean — not bony — body condition.
How do I switch my Ibizan Hound to raw?
Transition over 7–10 days, mixing a little more Land Animal into the old food each day. Because raw is rich, start at the lower end of the range and watch the waistline; sensitive dogs do well introducing one protein at a time.
Does an Ibizan Hound need a lot of food because it is so active?
A hard-running Ibizan can need more on big-exercise days, but the frame is meant to stay light. Use the calorie-dense feeding chart as a baseline and adjust to activity rather than over-feeding to bulk the dog up.

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Portions are starting points for freeze-dried raw and AAFCO complete-and-balanced recipes. Always feed to your individual dog's body condition and ask your vet about specific health needs.