Portuguese Podengo (Portuguese Warren Hound)
Portugalský podengo
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Key facts
| FCI group | 5. Spitz and primitive types |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Portugal |
| Category | Medium |
| Weight | 4–30 kg |
Recognition features
- Quadrangular pyramid-shaped head, erect ears and a sickle tail
- Three sizes (small, medium, large) and two coats: smooth and wire
- Yellow and fawn shades, with or without white
Purpose
Portuguese hunting dog, watchdog and companion in three sizes; the small one served as ratter aboard Portuguese caravels.
History
A primitive type probably deriving from ancient dogs brought to the Iberian Peninsula by Phoenicians and Romans, later influenced by dogs accompanying the Moors in the 8th century. The small variety was selected from the 15th century as a ratter on the Portuguese navigators' caravels.
Coat
Two varieties: short and smooth, or long and wire, both of medium thickness without undercoat; yellow and fawn in all shades, with or without white markings.
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