The Portuguese Podengo is a small and agile breed of dog that was originally bred in Portugal for hunting small game. They are intelligent, energetic, and independent, and make excellent companion dogs.
Portuguese Podengo
Also known as Podengo Português, Portuguese Warren Hound, Podengo Pequeno
Origin
- Country
- Portugal
- Region
- Iberian Peninsula
Group
- Miscellaneous
Lifespan
- 12–14 years
Size
- Height
- 20–30 cm
- Weight
- 4–6 kg
Coat
- Type
- smooth
- Length
- short
- Colours
- yellow, fawn, black with white markings, brown with white markings, white with fawn markings
Traits
- alert, lively, intelligent, affectionate, independent, curious