The Portuguese Podengo is social, smart, and easy to train. Portuguese Podengo Puppies - Before You Buy… Image Credit: Liliya Kulianionak, Shutterstock If you want to learn more about this amazing purebred dog, check out all the information we’ve put together for you! They need daily outdoor exercise, but they aren’t particularly active, so they will spend their fair share of time lounging around the house. On the topic of humans, these dogs greatly enjoy spending time and playing with children of all ages. The Portuguese Podengo is social and happiest when sharing their lives with at least one other dog in addition to their human family members. Portuguese Podengos are the official national dogs of Portugal, and many kennel clubs throughout the world recognize all sizes of this breed. Their smooth, double coat gives them a sophisticated look, and their pointy ears give away the fact that these dogs are always alert. Portuguese Podengos can weigh anywhere from 35 to 65 pounds, and they stand as tall as 28 inches. They are the close cousins of a smaller breed called the Portuguese Podengo Pequeno. These dogs come in two different sizes: medium and Grande. The Portuguese Podengo dates back thousands of years and were originally bred to be hunters but are now beloved companion pets for families around the world. Intelligent, fun-loving, sociable, good with other dogs They acts as a spokesperson on matters of health and will collaborate with The Kennel Club on any health concerns the breed may have.Black, grey, fawn, chestnut, orange, goldįamilies and singles, multi-pet households, outdoor adventuring If you have any concerns about a particular health condition in your breed then you may wish to speak to your vet or you could contact your breed health co-ordinator.īreed health co-ordinators are individuals working on behalf of breed clubs and councils who are advocates for the health and welfare of their chosen breed.
Have any questions about health in your breed? You can also view the inbreeding coefficient calculation for a puppy's parents, or for a dog you're thinking of breeding from. Please visit our Health Test Results Finder to discover the DNA or screening scheme test results for any dog on The Kennel Club's Breed Register. Find out about a particular dog's results You may want to speak to your breeder, vet or local breed club about any health issues in the breed. We strongly recommend that all breeders, both assured breeders (ABs) and non ABs, use the following (or equivalent) schemes, tests and advice.Ĭurrently there are no additional health screening schemes or DNA tests for this breed. Non-breed-standard colour means that the colour is not accepted within the breed standard and whilst some dogs within the breed may be this colour it is advised to only select a dog that fits within the breed standards for all points.Ĭolour is only one consideration when picking a breed or individual dog, health and temperament should always be a priority over colour. In this instance you would be directed through our registrations process to contact a breed club and/or council to support you on identifying and correctly listing the new colour. 'Other' means you consider your puppy to be a colour not currently known within the breed and one that does not appear on either the breed standard or non-breed standard list. Breed standard colour means that the colour is accepted within the breed standard and is a traditional and well-known colour in this breed.īreed standard colours in this breed include:
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