Differences and Similarities between the Ibizan Hound and the Redbone Coonhound.

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Ibizan Hound Versus Redbone Coonhound: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Ibizan Hound and the Redbone Coonhound? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Ibizan Hound and the Redbone Coonhound better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Ibizan Hound and the Redbone Coonhound.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Ibizan Hound and the Redbone Coonhound is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Ibizan Hound and for the Redbone Coonhound. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Ibizan Hound and the Redbone Coonhound.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Ibizan Hound or the Redbone Coonhound.

Ibizan Hound versus Redbone Coonhound: Overview

Both the Ibizan Hound and the Redbone Coonhound are similar in size. The Ibizan Hound and the Redbone Coonhound are both medium-sized dogs.

Furthermore, both the Ibizan Hound and the Redbone Coonhound are Hound Dogs. This means both the Ibizan Hound and the Redbone Coonhound were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.

Ibizan Hound versus Redbone Coonhound: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Ibizan Hound to the Redbone Coonhound based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Ibizan Hound and the Redbone Coonhound

Factor Ibizan Hound Redbone Coonhound
Tolerates Cold Weather 1/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 2/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 5/5 3/5
Life Span 10 to 14 years 10 to 12 years
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 2/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 2/5
Height 22 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder 21 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 2/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 4/5
Easy To Train 3/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 2/5
Easygoing 2/5 1/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 3/5
General Health 4/5 3/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Weight 45 to 50 pounds 45 to 70 pounds
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 5/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 1/5 1/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Average Lifespan 12.0 years 11.0 years
Price Range No Data $300 – $600
Average Price No Data $530
Temperament Score 91.2 percent 100.0 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Congenital Deafness
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
    		•  No Data
    Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 160 141

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Ibizan Hound in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Redbone Coonhound. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for the Ibizan Hound is 84 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Redbone Coonhound is 72 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Ibizan Hound is a better pet than the Redbone Coonhound. So, you should get the Ibizan Hound!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Ibizan Hound and the Redbone Coonhound so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Ibizan Hound and the Redbone Coonhound

    Below is a list of where the Ibizan Hound and the Redbone Coonhound are most different:

  • Ibizan Hounds do not have the tendency to drool. However, Redbone Coonhounds have a very high tendency to drool.

    • The Similarities Between the Ibizan Hound and the Redbone Coonhound

    The Ibizan Hound and the Redbone Coonhound are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Ibizan Hound and the Redbone Coonhound are most similar:

  • Both the Ibizan Hound and the Redbone Coonhound do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Ibizan Hound and the Redbone Coonhound are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Ibizan Hound and the Redbone Coonhound are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Ibizan Hound and the Redbone Coonhound are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Ibizan Hound and the Redbone Coonhound are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Ibizan Hound and the Redbone Coonhound adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Ibizan Hound and the Redbone Coonhound are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Ibizan Hound and the Redbone Coonhound get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Ibizan Hound and the Redbone Coonhound get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Ibizan Hound and the Redbone Coonhound are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Ibizan Hound and the Redbone Coonhound have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Ibizan Hound and the Redbone Coonhound have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Both the Ibizan Hound and the Redbone Coonhound have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Ibizan Hound and the Redbone Coonhound require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Ibizan Hound and the Redbone Coonhound are very playful.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Ibizan Hound versus Redbone Coonhound

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Ibizan Hound and the Redbone Coonhound.

    Ibizan Hounds weigh 45 to 50 pounds when fully grown. Ibizan Hounds are 22 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Redbone Coonhounds weigh 45 to 70 pounds when fully grown. Redbone Coonhounds are 21 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Ibizan Hound versus Redbone Coonhound

    The lifespan of Ibizan Hounds is between 10 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Ibizan Hounds is 12.0 years.

    The lifespan of Redbone Coonhounds is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Redbone Coonhounds is 11.0 years.

    Ibizan Hounds live longer than Redbone Coonhounds.

    Temperament of the Ibizan Hound Versus the Redbone Coonhound

    The Redbone Coonhound has a better temperament than the Ibizan Hound.

    This is because the temperament score for the Redbone Coonhound is 100.0 percent while the temperament score for the Ibizan Hound is 91.2 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 91.2 percent, the Ibizan Hound has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 100.0 percent, the Redbone Coonhound has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Ibizan Hound and the Redbone Coonhound by measuring the temperaments of 34 Ibizan Hounds and 5 Redbone Coonhounds.

    Adopting the Ibizan Hound versus Adopting the Redbone Coonhound

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Ibizan Hounds and many Redbone Coonhounds are currently available for adoption.

    These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.

    Below is an adorable Male Ibizan Hound named Ibizan Hounds (Nationally Located) that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Ibizan Hounds like Ibizan Hounds (Nationally Located) on pefinder.com.

    Also, like Ibizan Hounds, Redbone Coonhounds are also available for adoption. For example, Red is a Male Redbone Coonhound that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Redbone Coonhounds like Red that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The Ibizan Hound and the Redbone Coonhound can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    Also, Scoob is an adorable Male Redbone Coonhound on petfinder.com that you can adopt.

    You can find more Ibizan Hounds and Redbone Coonhounds that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    The Popularity of Ibizan Hound versus Popularity of Redbone Coonhound

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Ibizan Hound and the Redbone Coonhound over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Redbone Coonhound is more popular with dog owners than the Ibizan Hound. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Redbone Coonhound is 141 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Ibizan Hound is 160 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Ibizan Hound

    Popularity of Ibizan Hound

    Popularity of Redbone Coonhound

    Popularity of Redbone Coonhound

    Year Ibizan Hound Popularity Rank Redbone Coonhound Popularity Rank
    2013 151 133
    2014 159 148
    2015 160 139
    2016 152 143
    2017 165 139
    2018 152 142
    2019 171 143
    2020 171 146

    Tolerates Being Alone: Ibizan Hound versus Redbone Coonhound

    Ibizan Hounds do not like to be left alone.

    Redbone Coonhounds do not like to be left alone.

    Do Ibizan Hounds shed more than Redbone Coonhounds?

    Ibizan Hounds shed moderately.

    Redbone Coonhounds do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Ibizan Hound or the Redbone Coonhound

    Ibizan Hounds do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Redbone Coonhounds have a very high tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Ibizan Hound or the Redbone Coonhound?

    Ibizan Hounds are very easy to groom.

    Redbone Coonhounds are very easy to groom.

    Does the Ibizan Hound Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Redbone Coonhound?

    Ibizan Hounds have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Redbone Coonhounds have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Do Ibizan Hounds Bark and Howl? What about Redbone Coonhounds?

    Ibizan Hounds are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Redbone Coonhounds are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can Ibizan Hounds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Redbone Coonhounds Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Ibizan Hounds cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Redbone Coonhounds can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Ibizan Hound vs. Redbone Coonhound

    Ibizan Hounds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Redbone Coonhounds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Ibizan Hounds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Redbone Coonhounds Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Ibizan Hounds can tolerate hot weather.

    Redbone Coonhounds cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Ibizan Hound or the Redbone Coonhound?

    Ibizan Hounds get along very well with other dogs.

    Redbone Coonhounds get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Ibizan Hounds good family dogs? What about Redbone Coonhounds?

    Ibizan Hounds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Redbone Coonhounds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Ibizan Hounds and Redbone Coonhounds?

    Ibizan Hounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Redbone Coonhounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Ibizan Hound Easier to Train than the Redbone Coonhound?

    Ibizan Hounds are fairly easy to train.

    Redbone Coonhounds are fairly easy to train.

    Is the Ibizan Hound Better for Apartment Owners than the Redbone Coonhound?

    Ibizan Hounds adapt very well to apartment living.

    Redbone Coonhounds adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Ibizan Hound or the Redbone Coonhound?

    Ibizan Hounds are OK for new dog owners.

    Redbone Coonhounds are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Ibizan Hound

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Ibizan Hound that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Ibizan Hound:

  • Sloughi (79 percent match with Ibizan Hound). Here is our comparison of the Redbone Coonhound vs Sloughi.
  • Whippet (86 percent match with Ibizan Hound). Here is our comparison of the Redbone Coonhound vs Whippet.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Redbone Coonhound

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Redbone Coonhound that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Redbone Coonhound:

  • Bluetick Coonhound (81 percent match with Redbone Coonhound). Here is our comparison of the Ibizan Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Ibizan Hound and how the Redbone Coonhound compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Ibizan Hound and of the Redbone Coonhound to other breeds:

    Ibizan Hound Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Ibizan Hound versus Spanish Mastiff     Ibizan Hound versus English Toy Spaniel     Ibizan Hound versus Samoyed     Ibizan Hound versus English Springer Spaniel     Ibizan Hound versus Pharaoh Hound     Ibizan Hound versus Tibetan Terrier     Ibizan Hound versus Alaskan Malamute     Ibizan Hound versus Yorkshire Terrier     Ibizan Hound versus American Bulldog     Ibizan Hound versus Lakeland Terrier     Ibizan Hound versus Schnoodle     Ibizan Hound versus Australian Terrier     Ibizan Hound versus Cavapoo     Ibizan Hound versus Whippet     Ibizan Hound versus Mudi     Ibizan Hound versus Pharaoh Hound     Ibizan Hound versus Australian Cattle Dog     Ibizan Hound versus Maltese     Ibizan Hound versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne     Ibizan Hound versus Miniature Pinscher     Ibizan Hound versus Dogue de Bordeaux     Ibizan Hound versus Vizsla     Ibizan Hound versus Morkie     Ibizan Hound versus Standard Poodle     Ibizan Hound versus Bloodhound     

    Redbone Coonhound Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Redbone Coonhound versus Chinese Crested     Redbone Coonhound versus Cocker Spaniel     Redbone Coonhound versus Cairn Terrier     Redbone Coonhound versus German Shorthaired Pointer     Redbone Coonhound versus Collie     Redbone Coonhound versus Pyrenean Shepherd     Redbone Coonhound versus Curly-Coated Retriever     Redbone Coonhound versus Shih Tzu     Redbone Coonhound versus Dachshund     Redbone Coonhound versus Puggle     Redbone Coonhound versus Bracco Italiano     Redbone Coonhound versus Japanese Spitz     Redbone Coonhound versus Xoloitzcuintli     Redbone Coonhound versus Cavachon     Redbone Coonhound versus Whoodle     Redbone Coonhound versus King Shepherd     Redbone Coonhound versus Boxerdoodle     Redbone Coonhound versus Welsh Terrier     Redbone Coonhound versus English Springer Spaniel     Redbone Coonhound versus Cairn Terrier     Redbone Coonhound versus American Bulldog     Redbone Coonhound versus American Pit Bull Terrier     Redbone Coonhound versus Irish Setter     Redbone Coonhound versus Kuvasz     Redbone Coonhound versus Samoyed     

    Conclusion: Ibizan Hound versus Redbone Coonhound. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Ibizan Hound and the Redbone Coonhound better suits you and your family.