Portuguese Podengo
- Height 20–30 cm
- Weight 4–6 kg
- Life span 12–14 years
- Exercise 60 min/day
The Portuguese Podengo is in the AKC's Miscellaneous Class, the last step before full recognition. It comes from Portugal, Iberian Peninsula. Adults weigh 4–6 kg. It stands 20–30 cm tall. It typically lives 12–14 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.
The Portuguese Podengo is a small and agile breed of dog that was originally bred in Portugal for hunting small game. They are intelligent, energetic, and independent, and make excellent companion dogs.
- Group
- Miscellaneous Class
- Origin
- Portugal, Iberian Peninsula
- Coat
- short smooth · yellow, fawn, black with white markings, brown with white markings, and white with fawn markings
- Also known as
- Podengo Português, Portuguese Warren Hound, and Podengo Pequeno
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Id
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Traits
- Energy
- Trainability
- Barking
- Grooming
- Shedding
- Drooling
- Good with children
- Good with dogs
- Good with strangers
- Apartment friendly
Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Portuguese Podengo. They are researched estimates, not measurements.
Researched from images.akc.org ukcdogs.com en.wikipedia.org nppa.org.uk caninechronicle.com
Portuguese Podengo FAQ
- How long does a Portuguese Podengo live?
- The Portuguese Podengo has a life span of 12–14 years.
- How big does a Portuguese Podengo get?
- Adults weigh 4–6 kg. Height ranges from 20–30 cm.
- Is the Portuguese Podengo hypoallergenic?
- No, the Portuguese Podengo is not considered hypoallergenic.
- What group is the Portuguese Podengo in?
- The Portuguese Podengo is in the AKC's Miscellaneous Class, the last step before full recognition.
More from the Miscellaneous Class
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Bracco Italiano
9
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Danish-Swedish Farmdog
10
-
Dutch Shepherd
9
-
Lancashire Heeler
8
-
Norrbottenspets
6
-
Peruvian Inca Orchid
9
-
Small Munsterlander
9
-
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
2
Similar in size
-
Affenpinscher
9
-
English Toy Spaniel
7
-
Miniature Pinscher
10
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Portuguese Podengo Pequeno
9
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Volpino Italiano
9
-
Brussels Griffon
8
This page, as API data
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