![]() When game is found, they kill and retrieve it, or flush it towards the hunter to be shot. Typically, the dogs hunt in a pack with their handler following. Keen hunting dogs, the Podengo has an affinity for game regardless of size. Loyal and fearless, Podengos are also good house guards and are amenable to training by dog experienced people and those that enjoy primitive (unrefined, "less domesticated") dog behavior. In general, the breed is healthy the Pequeno (small) variety has an average lifespan of approximately 15–17 years.Īll Podengo types are hardy, intelligent and lively dogs, excelling at agility and making fine companions. The smooth coated variety is traditional, whereas the wire coated variety is an outcome of the assimilation of various other breeds during the 20th century. Their coats are either short and 'smooth', or longer and 'wired'. As a breed, the Podengo is divided into three size categories that are not interbred: small (Pequeno), medium (Médio) and large (Grande). They acts as a spokesperson on matters of health and will collaborate with The Kennel Club on any health concerns the breed may have.The Portuguese Podengo, also known as the Podengo Português or Portuguese Warren Hound, is a hound (sight and scent) breed from Portugal. 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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