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Portuguese Podengo Pequeno

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Portuguese Podengo Pequeno (Muzzle, Head)
Muzzle, Head

Breed Information

Popularity

2022: #171

2021: #162

2020: #157

2019: #147

2018: #154

2017: #159

2016: #160

2015: #153

Name Portuguese Podengo Pequeno
Other names Podengo Portugues, Portuguese Warren Hound
Origin Portugal
Breed Group

Hound (AKC:2012)

Sighthounds & Pariahs (UKC)

Size Small
Type Purebred
Life span 12-14 years
Temperament

Active

Companionable

Friendly

Hardy

Lively

Loyal

Height 8-12 inches (20-31 cm)
Weight 9-13 pounds (4-6 kg)
Colors

Black

Chestnut

Fawn

Gold

Gray

Orange

Red

Litter Size 4-6 puppies
Puppy Prices

Average $1000 - $2500 USD

Because the Portuguese Podengo Pequeno is a somewhat rare breed, it may be difficult to find a breed-specific rescue. In general, the average cost of a puppy will normally range between $1,000 - $2,500 depending on the pedigree of the puppies, the breeder themselves and where the breeder lives.

Breed Characteristics

Adaptability

3 stars

Apartment Friendly

5 stars

The Podengo Portugueso Medio is not recommended for apartment life. This breed is well-suited for hot sunny climates and can live and sleep outdoors so long as they have adequate shelter.

Barking Tendencies

2 stars

Occassional

Cat Friendly

2 stars

Child Friendly

4 stars

Good with Kids: This is a suitable dog breed for kids. It is also friendly toward other pets and friendly toward strangers.

Dog Friendly

4 stars

Exercise Needs

3 stars

This fast and very active breed needs a lot of daily exercise, including a daily, long, brisk walk or jog.

Grooming

1 stars

Low Maintenance: Grooming is only necessary once in a while to maintain upkeep. No trimming or stripping needed.

Health Issues

1 stars

Hypoallergenic: NoA very healthy breed. Because this breed has had relatively limited intervention by humans, it has a low incidence of known inherited defects or diseases.

Intelligence

2 stars

Ranking: # Full Ranking List

Playfulness

3 stars

Shedding Level

3 stars

Moderate Shedding: Expect this dog to shed regularly. Be prepared to vacuum often. Brushing will reduce shedding as well as make the coat softer and cleaner.

Stranger Friendly

3 stars

Trainability

3 stars

Watchdog Ability

3 stars

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Portuguese Podengo Pequeno Puppy (Puppies, Fawn & Gold)
Puppies, Fawn & Gold

Portuguese Podengo Pequeno Names

Rank Boy Names Girl Names
01 Max Bella
02 Charlie Molly
03 Toby Bailey
04 Tucker Coco
05 Duke Lola
06 Oliver Penny
07 Buster Luna
08 Bailey Nala
09 Lucky Zoey
10 Dexter Abbie
100 Cute Puppy Names ›

Overview

The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno, a primitive breed, is known for its small size, erect ears, wedge shaped head, and two coat types, smooth and wire. It hunts by sight, scent and hearing, and is related to the Pharaoh Hound, Ibizan Hound, Cirneco dell'Etna and Basenji. The smooth coat is short and very dense, while the wire coat (rough) is long and harsh, with a bearded muzzle. Preferred coat color is yellow or fawn, with or without white markings.

Pequenos earned their rep as tough, tireless hunting buddies of farmers and country squires, but they are also cherished as pets by Portuguese city dwellers. Their compact body, trainability, and agreeable personality make them ideal town dogs. Smart and versatile, Pequenos are athletes who can master any number of dog sports. They’re excellent watchdogs and take to the job naturally. Pequenos are a robustly healthy, long-lived breed and are said to be quick learners.

History

The Podengo Portugueso comes in three sizes: The Grande (large), Medio (medium) and Pequeno (small). There are two possible origins of all Podengo Portugueso. The Grande, from which the Medio and Pequeno evolved, is similar to the tan-colored sighthounds, such as the Pharaoh Hound, which spread out of North Africa to the Iberian Peninsula. However, the Podengo could be a descendant of small Iberian wolves. Although the Medio's closest relative, the Podengo Grande, is now very rare, this lively and alert medium-sized hound remains a popular dog, particularly in rural parts of northern Portugal. It is sometimes still used as a small-game hunter there. Hunting in packs or alone, the Portuguese Hounds became very skilled at hunting rabbits. Human intervention in breeding has reduced the Medio's size, while leaving other characteristics intact. In Portugal these dogs are used for hunting, ratting, guard work and companionship. It is nicknamed the Portuguese Rabbit Dog. This breed was recognized by the AKC in 2012

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