What kind of prey is hunted with the Kelb tal-Fenek?
In Malta, the Kelb tal-Fenek is basically used for hunting rabbits, hence the breed name. Usually, rabbit hunting takes place in combination with the use of a ferret. Some hunters do also use the breed for hunting quail and woodcock. The Kelb tal-Fenek searches and flushes the birds so that the hunter can shoot them down. Although it is not common, a few hunters also train their dogs for retrieving the shot down birds or the killed rabbits. A natural liking of the Kelb tal-Fenek is to hunt hidden mice or rats.
