But above all, the Podengo is a fearsome rabbit hunter, often used in impenetrable areas, sneaking out from among vegetation and rifts in the rocks. That’s why he is courageous, smart and lively. The breed was used to enter in the burrows and frighten the quarry, or to kill them directly. The Podengo Pequeno has a special aptitude for hunting under the soil, pursuing badgers, foxes and bag-tails. Later, the Portuguese spread the breed to Brazil, central Africa and India. The Phoenicians introduced the breed to Portugal and the entire Mediterranean region. This type of dog dispersed from Asia Minor (original area of the Phoenicians in 700 BC) to the north of Africa and the Mediterranean coast. It appears to be one of the first differentiated breeds made by the functionality. Of the several theories regarding the origin of the Podengo, the most probable to defend is that the breed, along with other similar breeds of the Mediterranean, descends from the Pharaoh Hound of high old Egypt. Even though the Pequeno is still being used for hunting, it also has been regarded as a household pet for as long as three centuries. Later he was used in combination with the medium. The Pequeno was originally used for catching rats and other small animals. The breed goes back as early as the ancient times. His coat may be short and shiny or longer and rough. The Podengo may be uni-coloured with occasional white markings, and his colour can vary from a rich red to a light sandy colour or even black. Not much attention was paid to colour or tone of coat. The smaller Podengo is a variation of the medium sized Podengo but without losing any of his other characteristics. This smaller variation of the Podengo Portugues Medio (medium) was bred for hunting. The Podengo Pequeno’s (small) height at the shoulder is only 20-30 cm which makes him a very handy dog, and yet he is a hardy hunter. The Podengo Português Grande (big) height: 55-70 cm the Podengo Portugues Medio (medium): height: 39-56 cm, weight: 16-20 kg and the Podengo Portugues Pequeno (small) height: 20-30 cm, weight: 4-5 kg. Each has two hair types – smooth haired and wire haired – for a total of six varieties. Podengos exist in three sizes – small, medium and large. He is very fast and agile and extremely durable. The Portuguese Podengo is the Portuguese national breed. He is agile, alert, lively, friendly and easy to keep. Truly a companion dog, a Podengo is an easy-to-maintain breed, suitable for most households.Ī Portuguese Podengo is an all-in-one package, with the best qualities you can think of in your pooch. Meet Portuguese Podengo, a friendly, agile and fearless breed. Born: 3-7-2015, Breeder Alexandra Morgado. Since 11 septembre we have a new dog in the house! Podengo Portugues Pegueno Cerdoso (Small shaggy Portugese podengo)Ĭhanel de toi da Praia.
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