![]() ![]() The first Wirehaired Podengo Médio to be shown in North America was AM/CDN Ch Evita V.D. Registered purebred Smooth Podengo Médios began being shown in America in 2004 and registered purebred Wirehaired Podengo Médios began being shown in America in 2005. The first group of Podengo Médio fanciers met in the US in the early 90's via the early internet Gopher (protocol) system. They are attractive, nice family dogs, with a touch of mischief. They were never really popularized outside of their immigrant homesteads. The Portuguese Podengo Médio, both smooth and wire-haired, has existed, unregistered, in the United States for decades in small numbers with Portuguese-Americans in private home settings, where they have been used for traditional rabbit hunting. Most (75%)of the purebred Portuguese Podengos in the United States consist of the Pequeno size, and most of these (85%) are of the wire coat variety. The smooth coated Pequeno followed in 2004. Wire Coat Pequenos were first imported to the UK in 2002. ![]() Smooth coat Pequenos were first shown in the United States in 2003. ![]() He was the first Podengo to ever be shown in the United States and the first Podengo Pequeno champion in ARBA and Rarities. Wire Coat Pequenos were first shown in the United States in 2001 when Chicharro de Viamonte, owned by Marilyn Piurek and Kip Bergstrom, was exhibited at an ARBA show in Boston. The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno accompanied Portuguese explorers on their ships for ratting purposes after the Portuguese completed the reconquest of their country from the Moors in the 13th century. It is acceptable for the hair description to come before or after the 'type' name.Ĭolours may include yellow, fawn or black with white markings.ġ - 9 puppies average of 4 Varies by size type. In its home country, the Podengo is referred to as Small, Medium or Large Podengo. All of these types are called 'Portuguese Podengo' as a 'breed,' although none of these six types are interbred. Within each size type are two varieties: smooth (also referred to as smooth coat) and wire (also referred to as wire coat, wirehaired, longhaired or rough coat). If you are interested in acquiring an adult Podengo, start by contacting the ~ Club of America or breeders to see if they know of any dogs that are in need of homes, either because they are retired from the show ring or because they didn't work out in their original home.Smooth Portuguese Podengo Pequeno, Wirehaired Portuguese Podengo Pequeno, Smooth Portuguese Podengo Medio, Wirehaired Portuguese Podengo Medio, Smooth Portuguese Podengo Grande, Wirehaired Portuguese Podengo Grande, Portuguese Warren Hound The Grande or large stands between 22 and 28 inches at the shoulder and weighs between 44 and 66 pounds. The ~ is being recognized by the AKC as a separate breed, however, the Grande and Medio are many times lumped into the same category. Sometimes available puppies for both pet and show aproved homes. Viamonte ~ - since 1993 - Usually breeding champions of the breed worlwide. Upbeat and playful, ~s enjoy a lot of activity, but can also be loving companions. Their coats are either short and dense or long and wiry. In addition to being fun to say out loud, the ~ is a light, agile, and adventurous little pup. As its name says, it comes from Portugal, more specifically from the fishing areas located in this country. The smallest hunting dog in the world, the ~ is well-behaved as a housemate and bursting with energy as a playmate.īreed history: The ~ has the same characteristics as its medium sized and large sized Porduguese Podengos. They have a tawny coat and weigh around 70 pounds. They are popularly known as a rare breed of sled dog. The Chinook is the official state dog of New Hampshire, and is most commonly owned in New England. The ~ is joining the hound group, while the Chinook will become a part of the working group. Pequenos love to run, romp, and chase when outdoors but make charming and well-mannered housemates. They can be seen on bas-reliefs on ancient churches.Ĭlassified as a hound, the alert and playful little ~ is a quick, athletic rabbit hunter of ancient lineage. The breed was likely brought to Portugal by the Phoenician traders from Asia Minor and accompanied Romans during their conquests. This breed has ancient roots that date back more than 2000 years. īreed Group Group 1: Primitive, Pariah, and Feral Breeds. Podengo Portugues, Portuguese Warren Hound. ![]()
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