The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno is a hound breed from Portugal. The Podengo has three size categories that are not interbred- small (Pequeno), medium (Medio), and large (Grande). Their coats are either short and smooth or long and wired. The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno has a wedge shaped head, erect ears, and a curved tail. As companion dogs, they are known to be friendly, lively, and hardy, and are good with children and other animals when socialized from an early age. They love being active, and with watchful and observant personalities, they will bark when something catches their attention.
Portuguese Podengo Pequenos have a withers height between 8”-12” (20-30 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 9-13 lb (4-6 kg). The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno has an overall body length of roughly 14”-20” (36-51 cm), standing height between 12”-16” (30-41 cm), and a typical lifespan of 12-16 years.
The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno is a hound breed from Portugal. The Podengo has three size categories that are not interbred- small (Pequeno), medium (Medio), and large (Grande). Their coats are either short and smooth or long and wired. The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno has a wedge shaped head, erect ears, and a curved tail. As companion dogs, they are known to be friendly, lively, and hardy, and are good with children and other animals when socialized from an early age. They love being active, and with watchful and observant personalities, they will bark when something catches their attention.
Portuguese Podengo Pequenos have a withers height between 8”-12” (20-30 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 9-13 lb (4-6 kg). The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno has an overall body length of roughly 14”-20” (36-51 cm), standing height between 12”-16” (30-41 cm), and a typical lifespan of 12-16 years.
