![]() The Small Portuguese Hound has the shortest coat. Hair: Two varieties: short, smooth, and dense or long and hard. Carried horizontal and slightly arched when in action. Broad, muscular, very slightly sloped croup. Held perfectly erect or tilting slightly forward. Ears: Broad at the base, triangular, thin leather. Head: Shape of the head is like that of a four-sided pyramid, with a broad base and pointed tip. Dogs should not exceed the maximum height. The height for the Portuguese Podengo Peqeuno is 20-30 cm (8-12 inches) and weight is 4-6 kg (9-13 lbs). It naturally sheds dust and dirt and dries very quickly. The SPP is a small-sized type with a dense smooth coat with undercoat that is low maintenance. The single coat (without undercoat) does shed but not very much. The WPP is a small-sized type with a rough coat. Height (8 to 12 inches), Weight (9 to 13 pounds), Color (Yellow or Fawn), and Coat (Wire or Smooth). The AKC breed standards include the following points: The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno is characterized by a wedge shaped head, with erect ears and a curved tail. The Portuguese Podengo (which includes the Medio and Grande), has entered AKC Miscellaneous Class on January 1, 2014. The Pequeno entered the AKC Misc class in January 2011 and entered the Hound Class in January 2013. This breed Portuguese Podengo is represented by the American Portuguese Podengo MedioGrande Club. The American Kennel Club (AKC) has divided the breed into the Portuguese Podengo Pequeno and the Portuguese Podengo (includes the medio and grande size). The Podengo will be difficult to find in the U.S.In the United States, the United Kennel Club (UKC) represents the breed as shown in Portugal and all FCI countries - the three sizes, all with two coat varieties - as one breed.The Pequeno is a very popular house pet in Portugal.Fawn and white or yellow and black are the most common. Colors are solid red, fawn, or yellow red with or without white markings or black shadings.The shorthaired Podengo's coat is fine and glossy.There is distinct feathering on the muzzle and longer hair over the back of the neck The rough coat is wiry, harsh and of a medium length. ![]() Ears are large, wideset and especially mobile.Medium length tail is held low when dog is at rest and high, in a sickle shape, when it is alert.Resembles an oversized and rather sturdy Chihuahua.The Pequeno most likely has some terrier blood mixed in.Ībout This Breed: Other Names Body Type Personality Coat Health Concerns The largest size is believed to be the original form and it is thought that the other two sizes were bred down from it. The Pequeno is a true miniature sighthound. The Pequeno is traditionally hunted in packs like a Beagle. The two larger size Podengos are hunted singly or in pairs in the manner of Greyhounds. ![]() It is sent down the rabbit hole to flush the quarry to the waiting coursers. The smallest size called the Pequeno is a warren dog that is often used in concert with the Medio. The middle size Podengo, or Medio, is about 18 inches tall and is used to chase, catch, kill and retrieve rabbits. The largest, about 25 inches at the shoulder, is used mostly for coursing hares. Podengo (meaning running hound) are divided by size. There are three native sight hounds in Portugal, all closely related.
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