# Ca de Conills Also known as: Menorcan Warren Hound - **Group:** Sighthound (FCI group 10) - **Size:** Medium - **Origin:** Menorca, Spain - **Height:** 30–70 cm - **Temperament:** Agile, Keen, Hardy, Hunting-Driven The Ca de Conills is Menorca's traditional rabbit-hunting hound, found in small, medium and large sizes that work together by scent, sight and hearing. It is rare, with only about 316 animals counted in 2024. ## Overview The Ca de Conills is the warren hound of the Spanish island of Menorca. It is the least known of the six dog breeds listed by the Balearic government. It varies greatly in size and has no written standard, having been selected by hunters for hunting skill rather than looks. ## History Until the mid-twentieth century it was widely used to hunt rabbits without guns. Myxomatosis reached the Balearic Islands in 1952, rabbits declined and so did the dogs. The Balearic government recognises it as a breed grouping, though not the Spanish kennel society or the FCI. A 2024 census counted 316 animals. Falling rabbit numbers and imports of other warren hounds threaten it. ## Appearance Size is variable, in three groups: small at about 30 cm, medium at 40 to 50 cm and large at 60 to 70 cm at the withers. The coat is about 2 to 5 cm long. Tan with white markings is the most common colour, in about two-thirds of dogs. Black and black-and-white are rare. ## Temperament A skilled, keen hunter that works by scent, sight and hearing. It is agile and used to working in a team with dogs of other sizes. ## Care and exercise It needs lots of daily activity and room to run, and suits hunting or very active homes. Its short coat is easy to maintain. ## Ratings (1 to 5) - Energy: 5 - Exercise needs: 5 - Grooming: 1 - Shedding: 2 - Trainability: 3 - Barking: 2 - Good with children: 3 - Good with other dogs: 4 Page: https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/ca-de-conills Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ca_de_Conills · https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q44116 Profile written by an AI model from the sources above.