Close up of a Portuguese Podengo dog breed laying on the grass looking right
Close up of a Portuguese Podengo dog breed laying on the grass looking right

Traits and Characteristics

type

Hound

weight

8 to 11 pounds

height

8 to 12 inches

family

Primitive

Traits and Characteristics

type

Hound

weight

8 to 11 pounds

height

8 to 12 inches

family

Primitive

The Portuguese Podengo is a small, sturdy coursing hound that comes in two sizes, medium and large, and two coat types, smooth and wirehaired. They are loving and lively dogs that have big brains—which sometimes makes them a little more challenging to train than other dogs. They have erect ears, a pyramid-shaped head, and almond-shaped eyes that are expressive and kind. Funny and clownish, they love to play and are easily entertained. 
 

  • Energy Levellevel 4 in 5

  • Exercise Requirementslevel 3 in 5

  • Playfulnesslevel 4 in 5

  • Affection Levellevel 3 in 5

  • Friendliness to Dogslevel 5 in 5

  • Friendliness to Other Petslevel 4 in 5

  • Friendliness to Strangerslevel 4 in 5

  • Watchfulnesslevel 2 in 5

  • Ease of Traininglevel 2 in 5

  • Grooming Requirementslevel 2 in 5

  • Heat Sensitivitylevel 2 in 5

  • Vocalitylevel 5 in 5

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