Portuguese Podengo (smooth-haired medium)

General Information - Portuguese Podengo (smooth-haired medium)

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History

Primitive type dog, it probably originates from the ancient dogs brought by the Phoenicians and Romans to the Iberian Peninsula in the Classic Antiquity. It was subsequently influenced by the introduction of dogs accompanying the Moors in their invasions in the 8th century. It adapted to the Portuguese terrain and climate, to become what is nowadays known as the Portuguese Warren Hound. It evolved morphologically throughout the centuries due to its functionality, with the small variety being selected, from the 15th century on, as a ratter on the Caravels of the Portuguese navigators.

Portuguese Podengo (smooth-haired Medium)

A breed standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics, temperament, and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function with soundness essential. Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions and exaggerations, as well as being mindful of features which could be detrimental in any way to the health, welfare or soundness of this breed.

Breed Standard - Portuguese Podengo (smooth-haired medium)

 The Portuguese Podengo Medium (smooth-haired) should be in every respect a replica of the Portuguese Podengo Large.
           Weight - Medium 16 to 20 kg (35 to 44 lbs)
FCI No 94
Copyright Dogs New Zealand
01 Sept 2011

Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog and on the dog’s ability to perform its traditional work.