Is hunting with the Kelb tal-Fenek permitted abroad?
In most countries in Central and Northern Europe, live chase is not permitted. Since this is one element of the Kelb tal-Fenek’s working style, it would be necessary to train the dog according to the local rules and regulations for hunting. Until now, we have never heard about any Kelb tal-Fenek owner who has done this, but since there are a few Podenco Ibicenco owners in Germany who have successfully passed the hunting exam with their dogs, we have no reason not to believe that the Kelb tal-Fenek would not be able to do the same work. Another method to satisfy the Kelb tal-Fenek’s desire for work is lure coursing, the hunt for an artificial prey. Lure coursing is offered by many local sighthound clubs, and in most countries the Kelb tal-Fenek is allowed to participate, notwithstanding the fact that the FCI does not recognise the breed as a sighthound. Ask your national sighthound club for dates and places of lure coursing competitions!
