For both coat types, an occasional groom with a comb or brush is all that is needed. None of the types present any problems with grooming, in fact the breed standard states that they are not trimmed, even for the show ring. They also like to dig and are good jumpers so fencing would need to be secure. They all need plenty of exercise so regular walks are important, the medium type is probably the fastest. The smooth coated variety dates back to the. The smooth coated variety is traditional, dating back to the 5th century. All sizes make loving companion dogs with their owners but the small and medium are naturally more friendly and sociable with strangers, children and other animals. The Portuguese Podengo comes in 3 sizes, small, medium and large, with two coat types smooth and wire haired. The Portuguese Podengo is an ancient multi-sensory hound (sight and scent). The Portuguese Podengo has a tendency to return to their owner when out on walks to check that they are still following. They can all be a little wilful but are intelligent and very trainable. As Podengos are all hunting dogs, they have a keen sense of sight and smell. A hardy breed, they can thrive in a variety of climates and terrains, although the Portuguese Podengo Club of America (PPCA) notes that smooth-haired podengos do especially well in wet climates (their fur dries faster) while wirehaired podengos are especially suited to dry, hot weather. They then either kill it or wait for the huntsman to catch up and kill it. Generally they hunt in packs and flush out their prey. They can come in yellow but not plain white.Īll three sizes were bred for hunting, what prey they hunt depends on their size. They usually come in fawn (all shades from light to dark) often with white patches. The smooth coat type is much older, the wiry was created by mixing with other breeds. All sizes of Podengo come in two coat types: smooth and wiry. They are a well proportioned and muscular dog. Their coat may be smooth, which is short and very dense or wire, which is long and harsh but not as dense as the smooth coat. Historically, when hunting they went by scent first, hearing second, and sight third. Podengos actually come in three sizes: small, medium and large, but only the small are recognised by the kennel club in the UK. The Portuguese Podengo is a breed of moderation, a rustic dog that always look natural.
The smooth coated variety is traditional, whereas the wire coated variety is an. Exercise: Up to 30 minutes per day The Podengo is the National Breed of Portugal. The Portuguese Podengo is hound (sight and scent) breed from Portugal.
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