Portuguese Podengo

hardy, intelligent, lively

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About

Country of origin: Portugal
Breed group: Spitz and primitive types - Group 5 (FCI); Hound Group (AKC, KC)

Facts

Size: small, medium or large
Coat: smooth or wire
Colour: yellow, fawn, black, brown
Life expectancy: 12-15 years

Characteristics

Charming, playful and intelligent with lots of energy to chase, run and play with family members but could be wary of strangers.

Three in one go

The Portuguese Podengo exists in three sizes: small, medium and large, the Podengo Pequeno being the only one popular outside of Portugal.
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