The Portuguese Podengo is
an attractive, sturdy and efficient breed that comes in three distinct sizes:
Grande, Medio, and Pequeño. The large has the appearance
similar to the Ibizan Hound and is very rare, the medium size is smaller but
identical and popular, and the smallest size is very similar to the Chihuahua
in size and appearance, as well as popularity. All three are hunting dogs, used
to hunt hare, rabbit and other small game. They all are the same colors, each
appearing predominantly fawn or yellow with or without white markings. All three
also come in either short-haired glossy versions or wire-haired thicker coated
variations. Portuguese Podengos are lively, affectionate and make excellent
companions. They are alert, eager to hunt and may be distantly related to a
small species of Iberian wolf. Attractive, good-natured and a fine guardian
and hunter, the Portuguese Podengo can be modified to fit any size an owner
is searching for.
