Generally, they are good with children especially when they are raised with them.īecause they are a sighthound, they will chase animals and vehicles through the They are loyal to their family and are usually suspicious of strangers. Podengo is a smart dog that is always alert and watching what is going onĪround them. The nose is self-colored but should be darker than the coat color, usually black or The eyes are almond shaped and vary in color from amber to brown. They can be found in several colors including black, fawn, gold, chestnut, grey, and The wire coat variety does have a distinctive beard and moustache. The wire coat variety is harsh and moderately dense, and there is no Smooth coat variety has a short, double coat that is dense and coarse to the Medium variety stands between 16 and 22 inches at the shoulder and weighsīetween 35 and 45 pounds. There are two different coat textures: smooth and wire. The Grande or large stands between 22 andĢ8 inches at the shoulder and weighs between 44 and 66 pounds. Recognized by the AKC as a separate breed, This unique dog can be found in three different sizes and They are now a member of the Miscellaneous Class which is the last step before Podengo was allowed into the American Kennel Club’s Foundation Stock Service. Litters born abroad have been registered with the CPP. In 2004, the Portuguese Many of these dogs living within the United States are registered with the CPP and many Kennel Club began registering them and allowed them toĬompete in all UKC events. Resurrection of the dog throughout the next 100 years. The first dog of this breed was imported into the United States in the 1990s. Many people of Portugal’s upper class contributed to the The breed saw a sharp decline in numbersĪt the beginning of the 1900s. The CPP has closely monitored the breedingĪnd registering of adults and puppies. Portugues was formed in the early 1900s and is the national breed club in The Clube Portugues de Canicultura or the Portuguese Kennel Club hasĬhosen this noble dog as its official symbol. This includes all three sizes and bothĬoat types.
Podengo during the Moorish Invasion in the 8 th century. Today, this canine is listed as one of the ten National Dogs of Portugal. Other hounds were brought into the Iberian Peninsula from across North Africa and bred to the ancient Portuguese Whereas the medium variety was bred to hunt rabbit and other small The larger Portuguese Podengo was originally bred to hunt boar and deer Their overall appearance has not changed much through the centuries from the dogsīrought over to the Iberian Peninsula by the Romans and It is nicknamed the Portuguese Rabbit Dog.Podengo is thought to be one of the oldest dog breeds in the world. In Portugal these dogs are used for hunting, ratting, guard work and companionship. Human intervention in breeding has reduced the Medio's size, while leaving other characteristics intact. Hunting in packs or alone, the Portuguese Hounds became very skilled at hunting rabbits. It is sometimes still used as a small-game hunter there. Although the Medio's closest relative, the Podengo Grande, is now very rare, this lively and alert medium-sized hound remains a popular dog, particularly in rural parts of northern Portugal. However, the Podengo could be a descendant of small Iberian wolves.
The Grande, from which the Medio and Pequeno evolved, is similar to the tan-colored sighthounds, such as the Pharaoh Hound, which spread out of North Africa to the Iberian Peninsula. There are two possible origins of all Podengo Portugueso.
The Podengo Portugueso comes in three sizes: The Grande (large), Medio (medium) and Pequeno (small). Brushing will reduce shedding as well as make the coat softer and cleaner. Moderate Shedding: Expect this dog to shed regularly. Because this breed has had relatively limited intervention by humans, it has a low incidence of known inherited defects or diseases. Low Maintenance: Grooming is only necessary once in a while to maintain upkeep. This fast and very active breed needs a lot of daily exercise, including a daily, long, brisk walk or jog. It is also friendly toward other pets and friendly toward strangers. Good with Kids: This is a suitable dog breed for kids. This breed is well-suited for hot sunny climates and can live and sleep outdoors so long as they have adequate shelter.
The Podengo Portugueso Medio is not recommended for apartment life.
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