The Portuguese Podengo is a dog breed from Portugal, also known as the Podengo Português or Portuguese Warren Hound. It is of warren hound type and is also classified as a Podenco. The breed has three size categories—small, medium and large—and those categories are not interbred. Its coat may be short and smooth or longer and wiry. The smooth coat is the traditional variety. The wiry coat developed through the incorporation of various other breeds during the twentieth century. The listed height is 20 and the listed weight is 4. These details give prospective owners a picture of the breed’s origin, size groupings and coat options, while the facts do not provide further care or temperament information.
Who it is for
The Portuguese Podengo may interest people seeking a Portuguese warren hound with a choice of three non-interbred size categories and two coat types.
What is good
- Three distinct size categories
- Available in smooth or wiry coats
- Originated in Portugal
What to know first
- Size categories are not interbred
Verdict
The Portuguese Podengo is a Portuguese warren hound with three size categories and two coat types. The listed facts do not describe its care needs or temperament.
