Hound group · Portugal

Portuguese Podengo

Also called Podengo Portugues, Portuguese Warren Hound.

Medium dog, high energy, trains well with consistency.

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Training

Training a Portuguese Podengo

Hound breeds. Recall is the whole game. Build it on a long line before you trust it, and never punish a slow return.

High Prey Drive
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Bred to hunt rabbits. Small animals trigger intense chase instinct. Secure containment essential.
Primitive Breed Independence
Ancient breed with independent thinking. Training requires patience and creativity.
Three Size Varieties
Grande (large), Medio (medium), and Pequeno (small) have similar temperaments but different exercise needs.

The app turns this into five to fifteen minutes a day.

Add your Portuguese Podengo and it builds the plan around their age, where they came from and what they already know, on video with Atlas and Shango.

Free to start. iPhone. No card needed.

At home

Bred to hunt by scent or sight, often far from the handler. Independent, with a nose or eyes that override you.

Breed averages. Early socialisation and the individual dog matter more.

Exercise: 1-2 hours daily. Active breed that loves hunting games, agility, and outdoor activities.
Grooming: Low to moderate. Wire coat needs occasional hand-stripping; smooth coat needs minimal care.
Drool: Low
Coat: Smooth, WireYellow, Fawn, Black, Black with White
In a flat: Needs more space than a flat gives.

Health

Hip Dysplasia
Mild
Less common but can occur
Patellar Luxation
Moderate
Kneecap displacement, especially in smaller varieties
Legg-Calve-Perthes
Moderate
Hip joint disorder in smaller varieties

Where they come from