Portuguese Podengo

FCI 94 . Primitive type - Hunting Dogs

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The Portuguese Podengo It is considered one of the oldest dogs breeds, that has its origins in the Phoenicians, cultural matrix of which descend the Portuguese. It is a native breed of Portugal, with great skills for hunting, but also surveillance, It is commonly used on farms to alert of the presence of intruders.

The great family of the hound race, specialists in the topic raised it was in Portugal where most subjected to crossing and as a result, branched lineage. Within their ancestors argue that perhaps the closest the Ibizan Hound, and various types of dogs of traces of lived (They inhabit) throughout the Mediterranean area. Like all hound dogs, History shows that they are represented in Egyptian paintings of thousands of years ago.

according to size, There are three varieties of Portuguese Hound, Grand, Small and medium, being each variety, products of the different crossing, over time.

It is believed that the great variety has emerged the variety of Portuguese Podengo small and medium, the ancestor of the Grande variety is the Pharaoh Hound spread from North Africa to the Iberian Peninsula. Although other authors raise that it is possible that the hound descends from the small Iberian wolves. There is still controversy...

Although one of the theories suggests that the Medium Portuguese Podenco arises, of different Podenco dogs from North Africa, The most accepted theory is that this variety, directly descended from the Portuguese Podengo Grande.

The small Portuguese Hound, sometimes described as a Chihuahua heavier (There is no kinship between these two races), often collaborate in the tasks of hunting with their larger peers, what this dog does is get into the rabbit hole and scare them so that they come out and are hunted by their pack mates.

In the North of Portugal today it is still used for hunting rabbits and small vermin. Hunting in a pack or alone. Although this dog can be seen in the rest of the country, its popularity lies in the North of the same.

As specified above, according to size, There are three varieties of Portuguese Hound, Grand, Medium- and Petit:

The varieties in the fur are related to the inclement weather and adaptation to the same, the smooth-haired variety is more common in northern Portugal, characterized by being a humid area, This soft and smooth coat is necessary because it is dried more easily after wet.

The variety of hair bristles found in drier areas, where the coat of hair has the function of protecting the dog from the sun's rays and cold weather in winter. Nature is wise…

The hair short or long, thick medium and bright. In dogs with long hair and rough, the hairs of the snout are long (Beard). The predominant colors are yellow and the fawn (with its varieties of color clear, to very dark), and diluted or matte black; unicolores with or without white spots or white spotting.

Their life expectancy is around the 12 or 14 years, and it is a race that is rarely seen outside Portugal.

In general, is a medium-sized dog, well proportioned, muscular with good bone structure. It has long, narrow head, with moderately wide skull and the pointed snout.

The ears, large and triangular, they are carried erect. It has eyes expressive and little bulging in orbits, color honey or brown, according to coat color.

The pigmentation of eyelids is darker that the of the fur. The body is quite long, with ribs moderately arched.

The tail, is strong and pointed, long and medium length, It is held horizontal or slightly arched in activity.

The Portuguese Podengo, It is their three varieties has a cheerful character, intelligent and very sociable with other dogs. They are extremely affectionate with their owners, especially with the children.

They are very shy with strangers, always alert and constant surveillance of their territory, that makes them good guard dogs, although, It lacks the aggressiveness which may show a watchdog or defence.

Observations

Unfortunately, the Portuguese Podengo It is one of the canine breeds that today are found in danger of extinction, even in Portugal. It is not easy to see them out of Portugal.

• FCI CLASSIFICATION: 94
• Group 5: Spitz and primitive types
• Section 7: Primitive type - Hunting Dogs. Without working trial..

Federations:

• – FCI – Group 5: Spitz-type dogs and primitive type – Section 7: Primitive type - Hunting Dogs. ⓘ

Portugal

04.11.2008

Use:

hunting dog, guard and companion dog

General appearance:

Quadrangular pyramidal head, erect ears, sickle-shaped tail, well proportioned with a solid build and well muscled. Very loving and intelligent, sober and rustic. It comes in three sizes with two varieties of hair: smooth and wired.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS:

Podenco Grande y Medio: Almost square (midline sub) with large to medium substance respectively.
Length of the body in relation to the height at the withers: 11 / 10 and depth of chest with respect to the height at the withers 1 / 2.

Little Podenco: Body somewhat longer than tall (long sub), small in stature. The length of the body is somewhat greater than its height at the withers in a proportion – length of the body / height to the cross: 6 / 5.
chest depth / height to the cross: 1 / 2.

In all varieties the length of the snout is less than the length of the skull.

Podenco Grande: Used for hunting big game.

Podenco Medio: Also known as Warren Hound, his natural aptitude as a rabbit hunter is well known. Hunt alone or in a pack.

Little Podenco: Used to search for rabbits in burrows and rocks.

All varieties are used as guard and companion dogs..

Head:

Thin, in the form of a quadrangular pyramid trunk. Its base is wide and its quite pointed end. The upper longitudinal axes skull facial differ.

• Skull: Annoying. The profile is almost straight. The eyebrows are prominent. The frontal furrow is little pronounced. The handset inter space is horizontal and the back of the head is prominent.
• Depression front naso (Stop): Little pronounced.

facial region:

• Nose: Thin. Se adelgaza y es truncada en forma oblicua; is prominent in its end. Its color is darker than the coat.
• Nose cane: Rounded cross section; straight profile. It is shorter than the length of the skull and wider at the base than at its tip.
• Lips: Are well applied to each other. They are fine, strong and well straight.
• Jaws/teeth: Normal, scissor bite, with solid and white teeth. The two jaws have a regular opposition. Complete dentition in the large variety.
• Cheeks: Thin or placed oblique views of front.
• Eyes: They are expressive and little bulging in orbits. Its colour goes from the honey to Brown, according to coat color. They are small and oblique. The pigmentation of eyelids is darker than the coat.
• Ears: Insertion oblique and medium. Straight and high mobility are. They are vertical to the front when the dog is alert. They are sharp, and wide at the base. Triangular shape, thin; a height larger than the base and considerable.

Neck:

Harmoniously joined with the head and trunk. It is straight, long, provided, strong and well muscled. It presents no Chin.

Body:

• top line: It is straight, level.
• Cross: Only slightly visible in relation to the neck and back.
• Back: Straight. It is long.
• Pork loin: Straight. It is wide and muscled.
• Rump: Medium length. It is wide and muscled; straight, or little fall.
• Breast : Breastwork muscular and low protrusion. It is not very broad. deep chest, medium-amplitude up to the level of the elbows. It is long, with the sternum inclined backwards and upwards. Ribs well arched and bent.
• Belly and flanks: Thin; slightly agalgados.
• bottom line: It is slightly high.

Tail:

Natural. Set rather high. It is strong, thick and pointy; medium length. During rest it falls between the buttocks, to the hock and is slightly curved. When the dog is moving rises horizontally, slightly arched, or folded vertically in the form of Scythe, Although never screwed.

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS: Seen from the front and profile are appropriate limbs. They are muscular and thin.

• Shoulder: Long, inclined, strong and muscular well, scapula – humerus angle of approximately 100º.
• Elbows: Parallel to the main line of the body.
• Forearm: Vertical; long and muscled.
• Carpo: Delgado, is not prominent.
• Metacarpus: Strong; short, little oblique.
• Front feet: Rounded. Long toes, strong, together, and well arched. Fingernails are short and strong, preferably dark. The pads are durable and hard.

LATER MEMBERS: Seen from the back and side are well Plumb. They are muscular and thin.

• Thigh: Long; medium-amplitude and well muscled.
• Knee joint: femur – tibia angle approximately 135º.
• Leg: It is oblique, long, thin, strong and muscled.
• Hock: Medium tall. It is thin and strong. The hock angle is open approximately 135º.
• Metatarsus: It is strong, short, Spurs and oblique.
• Rear feet: They are rounded, with long toes, strong, together, and well arched. Fingernails are short and strong, preferably dark. The pads are durable and hard.

Movement:

Fast and agile. Lightweight trot.

Mantle

SKIN: The mucous membranes are preferably black, or always darker than the coat. The skin is thin and stretched.

HAIR: Two varieties. The hair is short or long, medium-thick. The hair is smooth when it is short, or rough when long. Short hair is more abundant than the long hair.
In dogs with long hair and rough, the hairs of the snout are long (Beard). There is no presence of an internal layer of hairs.

COLOR: The predominant colors are yellow and the fawn (with its varieties of color clear, to very dark), and diluted or matte black); unicolores with or without white spots or white spotting.
In the small hound the following colors are accepted but are not preferred: black, Brown with or without white markings, or white with spots of these colors.

Size and weight:

Height to the cross:

• Petit: 20 – 30 cm..
• Medium: 40 – 54 cm..
• Grand: 55 – 70 cm..

Weight:

• Petit: 4 – 6 Kg.
• Medium: 16 – 20 Kg.
• Grand: 20 – 30 Kg.

Fouls:

Any deviation from the above criteria should be considered as missing and the severity of this is considered in proportion to the degree of deviation from the standard and its effect on the health and welfare of the dog.

• Behavior: Signs of shyness.
• Snout / Skull: Skull upper longitudinal axes parallel facial.
• Jaws: Incorrect occlusion or improperly implanted teeth, bite clamp, incomplete dentition in the large variety.
• Truffle: Partial absence of pigmentation.
• Neck: Arcuate.
• Body: Arched top line.
• Rump: Too steep.
• Spurs: Its existence is not appreciated.
• Fur: Silky and / or Undercoat.

SEVERE FAULTS:

• Snout / Skull: Upper longitudinal axes convergent facial skull.
• Truffle: Total absence of pigmentation.
• Ears: Rounded.
• Belly: Very agalgado.
• Tail: Threaded queue.

MISS PLAYOFFS:

• Behavior: Aggressiveness or excessive shyness.
• General aspect: Signs of crossing with a Greyhound (Spanish Hound) or a Perdiguero (Portuguese Braco).
• Jaws: Improper opposition of the jaws.
• Eyes: Eyes of different colour (heterochromia).
• Ears: Bent or folded.
• Color: Striped, black and tan, Tri-color or totally white.
• Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities should be disqualified..

Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..

TRANSLATION: Rafael Santiago (Puerto Rico).
Technical review: Miguel Angel Martinez (Federation Cynologique Argentina).

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

1. Portuguese Warren Hound (English).
2. Podengo portugais, Lévrier portugais (French).
3. Podengo Português (German).
4. Cão-coelheiro (Portuguese).
5. Podengo português (español).