This is a healthy breed.ĪRBA Occupation: Hunter, watchdog Size: Pequeno: 8 to 12 in tall 9 to 13 lbs She is great with children who treat her well but is not always good with small pets. This adaptable breed can live in the city or suburbs but does need an active owner who will do things with her. The breed enjoys agility and flyball training. Training can channel her mind in productive ways. Early training is also needed this is a bright breed who is very curious. Their daily exercise should always be on leash or within a fenced-in area, because if a rabbit or squirrel is flushed, these dogs will chase it.īecause the Portuguese Podengo is a very good watchdog, early socialization is important so that she can become comfortable with people outside of her family.
Many pet owners trim the wire coat to keep the dog neat and clean.Īll three sizes of this breed were used as hunting dogs and retain those hunting instincts. The wire coat has a beard, which may need cleaning to remove dirt and food particles. Both coat types need at least twice weekly brushing. The coat colors vary but include fawn, red, and white, with or without patches of color. There are two coat types: a smooth coat and a terrierlike wire coat. All three sizes have upright prick ears, a tapered muzzle in balance with the head, expressive eyes, and a high, curved tail. The Grande is the largest variety and is very rare. The Medio is in the middle, at 15 to 22 inches and 35 to 44 pounds. This dog is solid, small, and short-legged so that she can enter burrows and rabbit warrens. The Pequeno is the smallest, at 8 to 12 inches tall and 9 to 13 pounds. The Portuguese Podengo is found in three sizes. She was used as a hunting dog throughout most of her history, both to rid farms and homes of vermin and to put food on the table. L he Portuguese Podengo is a very old breed with a known history dating as far back as the 12 th century.
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