Because it was originally intended for hunting a deer dog must naturally be always kept on a leash. You obviously cannot do without the appropriate fitness training. It suits, of course, Greyhound racing, both on the track (racing) and in the field (coursing). It is, however, like the Medium sized, intensive movement, dog requires regular and rather longer walks. Large sized is suitable for people who do not love commotion, but on the contrary prefer peace. It is very adaptable, not only by its size and nature. Size is suitable for those owners who want a small, but for various reasons cannot have a large dog. in the garden, fenced it must be thoroughly secured against burrow. Main character is not to the owner seemingly as firmly fixed as a Small sized, but that does not mean that it does not have a positive relationship. They are pleased to be engaged in training dog sports, racing and lure coursing, agility training or other dog sports, they run by the same passion, despite the short limbs are excellent jumpers. When there is given the opportunity, they can demonstrate without difficulty their hunting abilities. Definitely it cannot be in outdoor pens, it needs to live in close contact with members of "their" families, but are also sufficiently independent and confident and they are not lacking the necessary sharpness. If they are properly socialized at early age, they have no problems with other dogs or with domestic pets. Small sized breed representatives get well with children that are willing and active partakers of games. Its character reminds (Large type is an introverted) other breeds -Rabbit dogs (Ibiza, Canary Islands etc.). Not as active and alive as a Small sized, not so aloof to strangers as Large sized. Medium sized is under all circumstances it is relatively calm, but especially alert and attentive watchdog, which notifies the owner barking at any unusual events. Undoubtedly, thanks to these characteristics from all three sizes, they are most social dogs.
Its members are alive and alert, cute and intelligent, curious and fearless. Small sized is different in character from Large type, it is a little reminiscent by Pinch and Terriers. Breed is further divided into three size types, Large sized is the rarest. In its homeland it is still literally used only for hunting, but also as a security guard and a piper, whose responsibilities included the persecution of small carnivores. This is a very intelligent, smart, alert dog. Small Podengo Português appear rather stocky and sturdy, the large ones graceful and noble.Portuguese Warren Hound - Portuguese Podengo - Group V - Primitive types, Section 7 Primitive type Hunting Dogs. Some types carry them pointed, others slightly curled or tucked in like the greyhounds.Īll have in common a harmonious and sportive compact build. For this reason, the FCI also lists it among the Spitz. The head of most Podengo Português today more closely resembles the Spitz. Colors range from many brown and white pied to cream and dark types. The small Podengo Português tend to show the long coat, while the Grande is more common as a short-haired variety.
The dog exists with short as well as coarse and somewhat longer hair. The FCI lists all three varieties under one breed name and Standard 94, Group 5: Spitz and primitive type dogs and Section 7: Dogs for hunting.Īppearance and coat of the Portuguese Podengo Podengo Português Pequeno are popular house and family dogs. The small one is a rough-coated variety and almost resembles a terrier more. It is mainly bred in the east of Portugal and is very rare.Īs a médio, this dog is quite often encountered as a farm and social dog in the north of the country. The large dog is the most similar to the greyhounds. The breed characteristics of the Podengo Portuguêsĭepending on the type, these dogs are quite different. Official breed standards in three size categories have existed since 1954. How exactly the later Podengo Português originated, is no longer comprehensible today.įrom 1933 onwards, the Podengo Português was specifically bred from many different regional breeds. In the course of the centuries, several other breeds crossed over. The large types go back to oriental sighthounds. Podengos were originally robust Mediterranean hunting dogs. The Podengo Português is the Portuguese counterpart to the Spanish Podenco.
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