The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno is a small, agile breed that is known for its keen senses, speed, and versatility. This breed is native to Portugal, where it was originally used to hunt rabbits, rats, and other small game.
At a glance
- Life expectancy
- 12–15 years
- Weight
- Male 4–6 kg · Female 4–6 kg
- Height at withers
- Male 20–30 cm · Female 20–30 cm
- Origin
- Portugal
- Coat
- smooth, short
- Colors
- yellow, fawn (light to dark), yellow or fawn with white markings, black (less preferred), brown (less preferred)
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Other names
- Portuguese Warren Hound, Pequeno
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC
Traits
Energy
Barking
Shedding
Grooming
Drooling
Trainability
With children
With other dogs
With strangers
Apartment friendly
Daily exercise60 min per day