introduces temperament of the Podengo Portugues.

Overview

It is a dog that has been developed in northern Portugal, but the history is largely unknown. This dog was working as a hunting dog beast in Portugal for a long time. The way of hunting, there are a case to follow the head in one small beast, such as rabbit, or may become a group in some animals a large beast, it is hunting in cooperation. In addition, it has a talent superior as escort dog, it is always security affairs of his master, barking furiously others approaches.

Characteristics

There are three variations Grande (Giant), Medio (Standard), Pekino of (miniature) in the size of the body. Has a figure much like a greyhound, Skinny with long slender. The pyramid-shaped head, rise and pin, moved in larger sensitive ears. Tail is kept for a long time horizontal, but go up to slightly above it and starts moving. Court for straight hair, there is something in the long wire-like and short.

Temperament

The active, tenacious. The submission to the husband, to be able to put is very reliable. I will alert the pet of strangers and other dogs.

Color

The marking such as yellow and tan, dark gray, to white.

How to Care & How to Train

The care is relatively simple to perform the brushing once a half-moon.

Exercise

In addition to the pull movements, to be run at speed in a wide place sometimes also necessary.

Disease to be careful

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Disease that can be seen occasionally

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Inspection want to

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