The Portuguese Podengo is an ancient dog breed believed
to stem from dogs brought to Portugal by Phoenician traders around 700 BC. The dogs are hardy, intelligent, fearless,
loyal, and energetic.
The Portuguese Podengo has developed into three sizes:
Pequeno, Medio, and Grande. Each size can be smooth or wire
coated, and the different varieties are not interbred. They’re all
referred to as the Portuguese Podengo.
Podengo Grande is the largest with a weight range of 44 to 66
lbs. They were originally developed for hunting deer and wild
boar, and they are tough, hardy, and very observant. Nowadays this size is rare, even in Portugal. A Portuguese Podengo
Grande needs a Large PlexiDor dog door.
Podengo Medio weighs between 35 and 44 lbs. They are great
at chasing, but can also stalk like a cat, and have a funny way
of jumping to see over things. They are very active and make
great dogs for active families. A smaller Podengo Medio can
use a Medium PlexiDor dog door, but large individuals might
need a Large PlexiDor dog door.
The Podengo Pequeno is the most common in the USA.
They are watchful, observant, and very active. Many owners
say these dogs are silly and funny indoors. Most Podengo
Pequenos will require a Medium PlexiDor dog door.
The Portuguese Podengo is a hardy breed that often lives into
its late teens. They excel at agility and other sports, and love to
have a job to do.
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