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The short coat is more dense than the wire coat. Either short and smooth or long and wire, both of medium thickness, without undercoat. Easy and agile movement.Ĭoat: Two varieties. In action it rises horizontally either slightly curved or vertically in sickle shape, but never curled. At rest falls slightly curved between the buttocks down to the hocks. Tail: Natural, set on rather higher than low strong, thick and thinning to tip, of medium length. HindFeet - Rounded, long toes, strong, tight and arched, short and strong nails, preferably dark, tough and firm pads. Metacarpus (Pastern) - Short, strong and slightly inclined.įore Feet - Rounded, long toes, strong, tight and arched with strong and preferably dark nails, tough and firm pads. Shoulder - Long, inclined, strong and well muscled, scapula:humerus angle approximately 110 degrees.Įlbow - Parallel to the main line of the body.įorearm - Vertical, long and well muscled.Ĭarpus (Pastern joint) - Lean and not prominent. Neck: In a harmonious transition from head to body straight, long, well proportioned, strong and well muscled, without dewlap.įorequarters: Upright when seen from front and sides well muscled and lean. Normal occlusion (relation of teeth) of both jaws. Mouth: Normal with scissors bite, with solid, white teeth. Pointed, wider at the base, triangular, thin, of considerable length, more than the width at the base. Vertical or tilting slightly forward, when attentive. Lids darker than the coat colour.Įars: Set on obliquely at the level of the eyes, straight, erect with high mobility. They are small and slanted with the colouring ranging from honey to brown, in accordance with the coat. Lips: Close fitting, thin, firm, horizontally cut and well pigmented.Ĭheeks: Lean and obliquely set seen from the front.Įyes: Very lively expression, not prominent. Shorter than the skull and broader at the base than at the tip. Muzzle: Pointed, curved seen from the front, with a straight profile. Nose: Tapered and obliquely truncated, prominent at the tip. The area between the ears is horizontal with prominent occipital protuberance. Skull: Flat, almost straight in profile, prominent superciliary arches and scarcely perceptible frontal furrow. The longitudinal superior cranium-facial axes are divergent. Head and Skull : Lean and of a quadrangular pyramid shape, with large base and definite pointed muzzle. Small Podengo - Used for searching rabbits in holes and rocks.Īll varieties are also used as watchdogs and as companion dogs.Medium Podengo - Also known as Warren Hound, its natural aptitude as a rabbit hunter is well used, hunting either in a pack or alone.
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Large Podengo - Used for hunting big game.It exists in three sizes, with two varieties of coat - smooth and wire. General Appearance: Quadrangular pyramid head, with erect ears, sickle shaped tail, well proportioned, with sound construction and well muscled very lively and intelligent sober and rustic. It evolved morphologically throughout the centuries due to its functionality, with the small variety being selected, from the 15th century on, as a ratter on the Caravels of the Portuguese navigators. It adapted to the Portuguese terrain and climate, to become what is nowadays known as the Portuguese Warren Hound. It was subsequently influenced by the introduction of dogs accompanying the Moors in their invasions in the 8th century. History: Primitive type dog, it probably originates from the ancient dogs brought by the Phoenicians and Romans to the Iberian Peninsula in the Classic Antiquity. Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions and exaggerations, as well as being mindful of features which could be detrimental in any way to the health, welfare or soundness of this breed.īreed Standard - Portuguese Podengo (smooth-haired large) A breed standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics, temperament, and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function with soundness essential.