


In the meantime you can read the breed characteristics in the FCI standard, which is below on this page. Description of the breed is in preparation. Source: Portuguese Podengo Club of America. Each size category traditionally hunts game appropriate to their size and temperament. Portuguese Podengo Grande (Wire) Portuguese Podengo Grande wire. When game is found, they kill and retrieve it, or flush it towards the hunter to be shot. The American Kennel Club (AKC) has divided the breed into the Portuguese Podengo Pequeno and the Portuguese Podengo (includes the mdio and grande size). The Grande and Medio sizes are very similar and many registries do not distinguish between the two. Typically, the dogs hunt in a pack with their handler following. Strong and sturdy, they come in three distinct sizes. Keen hunting dogs, the Podengo has an affinity for game regardless of size. The Portuguese Podengo is an ancient multi-sensory hound (sight and scent) breed of dog from Portugal. 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. Look at those growth plates - lots of room to grow. All Podengo types are hardy, intelligent and lively dogs, excelling at agility and making fine companions. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators. For a while we would wait and watch for her ears to go up - but they were so darn cute out to the side we really had mixed feelings.
