![]() He loves lots of exercise and will want mental and physical stimulation to be happy and content and as bright as he is. He is wary around strangers, but this makes him a good watchdog. He is an independent dog who will benefit from training and socialization. The Portuguese Podengo loves pleasing his human owners – loving to be in the company of his human family. Characteristics - Portuguese Podengo for Sale This explains why it doesn’t have such a ‘companionable’ temperament as some other dog breeds. It is said that the Portuguese Podengo isn't bred to be a companion dog, being bred exclusively as a working hunting dog. ![]() He is somewhat aloof around strangers and this is actually what makes him a good watchdog. He is intelligent, he is easily trained and socialized and gets on well with children in the house if they have been disciplined to respect and be kind to animals. Being alert, he also makes a good watchdog. This Portuguese sighthound is energetic, comical sometimes, sweet and loving. The coat is found in shades of fawn or yellow and with some white markings. The coat is essentially short and smooth though you also get the longer, wiry coat. The body of the dog is lean and well muscled and the head wedge shaped. The eyes are brown, the ears are erect and the tail long and thick, held low and with a bit of a curve when at rest. The dog is similar in looks to other hunting dogs native to the Mediterranean, such as the Pharoah Hound. He stands roughly at between 20 to 30 cm and weighs between 4.1 to 5.9 kg. The Portuguese Podengo is available in three sizes. Description - Portuguese Podengo for Sale In America they are part of the Rare Breed Association. They are also recognized by the United Kennel Club. They were imported into the United States in the 1990's and they are also recognized by the Federation Cynologique Internationale in Europe. The coats can be short and smooth or longer and wiry. It is available as a small dog, medium and large dog. 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.The Portuguese Podengo is an ancient hound dog from Portugal. Keen hunting Dogs, the Podengo has an affinity for chasing. Barking: Podengo Pequenos tend to be a bit barky, especially when they are excited or want to draw their owner’s attention to something they find interesting.Sociability (Other Pets): They are tireless hunting hounds that need to actively engage with people and other animals to stay physically and mentally fit.Reward-based techniques, using positive reinforcement rather than harsh verbal or physical corrections, makes teaching these dogs standard obedience commands a breeze. Trainability: The Podengo Pequeno is a very bright breed and is easy to train.Temperament: They are an intelligent, lively breed. ![]()
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