They also like to dig, so steps should be taken to prevent them digging out of a garden. This breed is renowned for jumping and can jump a 5ft fence. With a medium - high exercise need, they will require at least an hours walk a day, plus play sessions. Lure coursing and rally competitions are also suitable. Once recall is taught, they can be allowed off lead and they will wander, but will always keep an eye on you and check where you are often turning round and coming back to you to hurry you along! Activities such as agility are well suited to them, they have lots of energy and a desire to please you. Their hunting instinct is strong, so using play to train they might also work. Food based training, positive reinforcement and affection go a long way to help train them. They are clever but can be sensitive to harsh commands. The Podengo needs a kind, consistent hand and will respond well to training. Getting them to meet as many new people as possible when they are young will prevent them being too shy. They are affectionate towards their family and like somewhere warm and cosy to sleep. Generally shy with strangers at first, until they get to know them. They are used a watch dogs in Portugal and will bark when someone approaches the door. They are sweet natured dogs who will happily play with children and tend not to be too rough, although play sessions should always be supervised. They are wonderful with children, other pets and dogs as long as they are socialised from a young age and attend puppy classes to learn manners. Behaviourīrave, attentive and loving best describes the Podengo. They are nicked named the Portuguese Rabbit Dog. They also make good ratters and were kept on Portuguese ships for this purpose. They would work in packs or alone, track and bring down the prey or flush it out for the hunter to shoot. Podengos were used to hunt game the smaller to seek out rabbits and the medium/large for deer and wild boar. The smooth coated variety dates back to the 5th century, with the wire haired a 20th century addition as a result of cross breeding. The American Kennel Club - Portuguese Podengo PequenoįCI (Federation Cynologique Internationale)ġ.The Portuguese Podengo comes in 3 sizes, small, medium and large, with two coat types smooth and wire haired. The American Kennel Club - Grande and Medio Three of the major international standards are: The basis of breed/conformation shows is the judging of pedigree dogs against the 'Breed Standard', which is a picture in words that describes the range of features that are deemed appropriate for the breed. ![]() Population-level statistics (see, e.g., Swedish Insurance Data, below) Breeding/Health Strategy Documents, below) National kennel clubs and breed clubs (see, e.g. Some sources of health information include: Parent Breed Club: Club do Podengo Português Portugiesischer Podengo, glatthaarig/klein Portugiesischer Podengo, glatthaarig/mittelgross Portugiesischer Podengo, glatthaarig/gross Portugiesischer Podengo, rauhaarig/mittelgross Portuguese Podengo-Warren hound, Smooth- and short-haired, SmallĬhien de garenne portugais - Podengo portugais, poil dur/grandĬhien de garenne portugais - Podengo portugais, poil dur/moyenĬhien de garenne portugais - Podengo portugais, poil dur/petitĬhien de garenne portugais - Podengo portugais, poil lisse/grandĬhien de garenne portugais - Podengo portugais, poil lisse/moyenĬhien de garenne portugais - Podengo portugais, poil lisse/petit Portuguese Podengo-Warren hound, Smooth- and short-haired, Medium-sized Portuguese Podengo-Warren hound, Smooth- and short-haired, Large Portuguese Podengo-Warren hound, Long- and Wire-haired, Small Portuguese Podengo-Warren hound, Long- and wire-haired, Medium-sized Portuguese Podengo- Warren hound, Long- and wire-haired, Large Portuguese Podengo, (Warren Hound) smooth-haired/miniature Portuguese Podengo, (Warren Hound)smooth-haired/medium-sized Portuguese Podengo, (Warren Hound) smooth-haired/large Portuguese Podengo, (Warren Hound) wire-haired/miniature Portuguese Podengo, (Warren Hound) wire-haired/medium-sized Portuguese Podengo, (Warren Hound) wire-haired/large Sweden: Raskompendium för Podengo Português The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno: AKC Study Guide - Portuguese Podengo Pequenos of America As a breed, the Podengo is divided into three size categories that are not interbred: small, medium and large.Ī Happy Hunting Hound - An official presentation by the American Portuguese Podengo Medio Grande ClubĪ thorough Breed History and Breed Standard presentation. ![]() ![]() The Portuguese Podengo is an ancient multi-sensory hound breed of dog from Portugal.
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