![]() Loyal and fearless, Podengos are also good house guards and are amenable to training by dog-experienced people and those that enjoy primitive (i.e. In general, the breed is healthy: the Pequeno variety has an average lifespan of approximately 14–16 years.Īll Podengo types are hardy, intelligent and lively dogs, excelling at agility and making fine companions. The smooth coated variety is traditional, dating back to the 5th century, whereas the wire coated variety is an outcome of the assimilation of various other breeds during the 20th century. Their coats are either short and 'smooth' or longer and 'wired'. As a breed, the Podengo is divided into three size categories that are not interbred: small (Pequeno), medium (Médio) and large (Grande). The Portuguese Podengo is an ancient multi-sensory (sight and scent) hound breed of dog from Portugal. Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum. Weight 4-5 kilos (9-11 lbs).Īny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog and on the dog’s ability to perform its traditional work. White only if accompanied by markings of one of the listed colours. Yellow, fawn (in all shades from light to dark), black (diluted or faded), with or without white markings. Wire coated: Rough and harsh, but not as dense as the smooth coat and without undercoat. ![]() Thick at the base tapering to a fine point. Strong and round, toes tight and well arched. Moderately angulated with firm hocks and moderate length of rear pasterns. Ribs moderately well sprung and carried well back. Length of body from point of shoulder to point of buttock greater than height at withers. Pasterns short, strong and slightly sloping. Free from throatiness.įorelegs straight and parallel. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaw. Jaws strong with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. Length of ear greater than width at base. Very mobile, carried erect and forward when alert. Broad at the base tapering to a fine point. Colour varies according to coat colour, from light to dark brown. Lips thin, black and tight fitting.Įxpressive, moderate in size, not prominent, set obliquely. Muzzle shorter than the skull, appears as a blunt wedge when in profile, with a slightly protruding nose. Lean, fine, seen as a broad based wedge when viewed from above and in profile. A keen, alert and agile dog who hunts by scent, sight and hearing. Small, sturdy, slightly longer than high.Ī primitive dog used primarily for hunting rabbits.
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