Portuguese Podengo Pequeno

Group	Hound Group
Size	Medium
Coat	Short
Origin	Portugal

Profile

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Nickname

Podengo Portugues Portuguese Warren Hound, Portuguese Warren Hound

Color

Brown, gray

Height

Males: 9-13 inches.
Females: 8.5-12 inches.

Weight

Males: 8-12 pounds.
Females: 7.5-11 pounds.

Life Span

12-15 years

Litter Size

3-5 puppies

Upkeep

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Exercise

Energetic

Personality

Playful, Charming, Lively

Groom Needs

Weekly Brushing/Seasonal Shedding

Shedding

Seasonal

Trainability

Agreeable

Vocality

Medium

Good with

Yes with Supervision

Introduction

With their sharp, wedge-shaped heads and upright ears, the Portuguese Podengo Pequeno is a small, hardy breed poised for the hunt. Their lively personality is complemented by an affectionate and friendly temperament, making them excellent companions for active families. A compact frame capped with a smooth or wire-haired coat, these small to medium dogs are agile and energetic, requiring regular exercise to maintain their spirited zest for life.