Hereinafter breed portrait do we a short break in southern Europe. It’s going ok to Portugalwhere the Podengo Português at home is.
If you’ve ever been there on vacation, you’ll love it happy-friendly rascals probably met before.
Unless, you will now get to know him in detail – with everything you to Health, posture & Co. need to know.
Podengo Português Wanted Poster
Size Male & Female: 20 to 70 cmWeightMale & Female: 4 to 30 kgColorsGold, Chestnut, Fawn, Red/Orange, BlackLife expectancy12 to 14 yearsOriginPortugalcharacter/temperamentcomradely, affectionate, playful, mischievous, happy, friendly, active, livelyFCI groupGroup 5: Spitz and archetype dogs, Section 7: Archetype dogs for hunting use
Look
Let’s see what the Podengo Português in terms of looks brings everything.
Height Weight
Do you have the Size and weight information in the table above looked at, you probably are got into a bit of a tumble.
Here now the resolutionwhat is it with these really weird numbers has on itself.
Because the Podengo Português come in three different sizes and with it too Weight.
For the respective Podengo Português does that mean for females and males these divisions:
- Podengo Português Pequeno (small: 20 to 30 centimeters & 4 to 6 kilograms
- Podengo Português Médio (medium): 40 to 55 centimeters & 16 to 20 kilograms
- Podengo Português Grande (big): 56 to 70 centimeters & 20 to 30 kilograms
Optics & physique
Depending on the Podengo Português, the physique is also designed.
But usually have all three Podengo Português a muscular and lean bodythe of long, slender legs will be carried.
Only the Podengo Português Pequeno – so that small Podengo Portuguese – has a Body longer in length than in height goes.
The Move is with this breed either long and straight or long with a slight downward slope.
What is particularly striking about this dog is the narrow, triangular headon which also triangular and large bat ears sit.
The rod of the Podengo Portuguese long and narrow and will usually carried upright.
Coat, coat texture & coat colors
The coat of the Podengo Português is short, dense and close-fitting.
It also applies here that in two variants may exist, again depending on the Podengo Português. It can be both short and smooth as also short and rough be.
The following colors are allowed as colors according to breed standards: Chestnut, Red/Orange, Black, Gold and Fawn.
Eye Shape & Eye Color
The Podengo Português has large, almond-shaped eyes from light to dark brown color.
History & origin of the Podengo Português
The Podengo Português is one Dog breed from Portugal. Podengos are not only there, but also in neighboring Spain for centuries to find.
The Podengo Português was born Dogs from the east and west of the country. One purposeful breeding found first in the 1930s instead of.
The FCI recognized the Portuguese hound in 1954 officially as a breed.
Essence & character of the Podengo Português
The Podengo Português is a happy dog with a friendly beings and one sunny disposition.
He also has one strong social streak and usually understands itself with all people and animals.
Once he has developed a close relationship with you, he is happy rascals a loyal, courageous and brave companionwho won’t leave your side anytime soon.
Be strong guard instinct protects you from all kinds of dangers – and can you also trouble with the neighbors bring in
And then, if the barking dog threatens with a loud woof announces and tries to flee.
How else should he companionable dog with the affectionate nature can take care of you
He is neither temperamental still too deeply relaxed. Instead he is lively, active and playful and loves it spending time with his people.
Important
The Stay alone can the Portuguese nature boy not endure.
He needs his people and must already at puppy age get used to to be left alone
attitude & upbringing
Have character and temperament as well as the Size of the Podengo Português effects from his attitude and upbringing? You will find out now.
Upbringing
The Podengo Português is a dog willing to learn with a quick and high comprehension.
Yet he is not an ideal beginner dogsince here the strong hunting instinct for a challenge for dog newbies.
With this knowledge, the necessary consistency and loving guidance is the education of the Podengo Português for dog-experienced naturally no real problem.
attitude
Regarding the place represents the Podengo Português no high demands to his four walls.
He’s for one suitable for housingbut is naturally more pleased about a House with its own garden.
What he would still like and needs is a lot of exercise so that he can properly burn off his energy can.
Also the mental demand is important in this breed.
A mentally challenged Podengo Português absolutely can behavioral problems show that result from boredom.
Health & Care
Is the small to large portuguese one sturdy dog or do you have to order specific diseases and related problems To worry?
We will now tell you how all important information for proper care of the Podengo Portuguese.
Life expectancy
The Portuguese Podengo has one Life expectancy of 12 to 14 years.
Health
The Podengo Português enjoys one robust health. Breed diseases and resulting problems lie with this breed not before.
Even a Portuguese dog, which by nature is often left to its own devices, is happy when you as its human attach particular importance to these things put:
- Regular deworming & parasite prophylaxis
- Annual routine examinations by your vet
- Basic vaccination protection and those that build on it booster vaccinations
Already knew?
Come your Podengo Português straight from Portugalplease pay particular attention to the Vaccination against parvo virus. This is there especially active in autumn.
General Grooming & Grooming
In addition to diseases typical of the breed have, too Viruses, bacteria and parasites not a good influence on life expectancy of the Podengo Portuguese.
It is therefore important that you parasitic marriages the fur up after every walk ticks and Co. control.
Also, don’t forget the Podengo Português always keep an eye on eyes, ears, mouth, paws and dog bottom to have.
The fur turn poses no high demands on its care. It is weatherproof and easy to care for.
So it’s enough if you once a week with a brush of dirt and dead hairs freed.
Is the Podengo Português right for me?
You now know everything you need to know about the Podengo Português. But how does it actually look with your compatibility out of?
Find out – if you do a tick after the following statements can do.
- you are looking for one playful and loyal companion for shared adventures.
- you are looking for one active and friendly dog with pronounced protective instinct.
- You have enough time and spaceso that your Podengo Português can live happily.
Fun facts about the Podengo Português
At the end of the day, of course, you still get interesting and exciting fun facts about the Podengo Português.
Podengo Português puppies from responsible breeding cost around €1,000.
According to Podengo Português size were/will be the dogs for hunting deployed. Pequeno hunts Rabbits, Medio and Grande instead go hunting wild boars.
To this day there is a total of 6 varieties of Podengo Português – 3 sizes, each 2 coat types can own.
Of the 3 Podengo Português is the Podengo Português Médio the fastest.
In Portugal the Podengo Português has it in the meantime Top 10 Most Popular Dog Breeds In The Country done.
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