Nothing similar has been done to the humans, who are just as fecund. The simple answer is that he has been castrated, in a fairly futile attempt to constrain the exploding dog population of the Cape Verde islands. Except for the size and the coat, the character, as well as temperament of the dog remain exactly the same, whether small, medium or large.When people meet Brando, they sometimes ask why we do not breed from him. This charming dog comes in two different coat varieties, either smooth or wired coat, as well as three different sizes, small, medium and large. Easily combining hunting and guarding skills, he is also popular as a companion dog. Unlike others like him, he also makes an excellent watchdog, warning of the slightest intrusion in his territory. In Portugal, he became the Portuguese Podengo in the Canaries, the Podenco Canario in the island of Malta, the Pharaoh Hound in the Balearic Islands, the Ibizan Hound and in Sicily, the Cirneco dell'Etna.ĭistributed especially in the North of the country, he is, like other Podencos, endowed with excellent natural aptitudes, making an extraordinary hunting dog, used to hunt rabbits either in packs or alone. Even if nothing is officially confirmed on this subject, it does seem that the Portuguese Podengo has the same Egyptian ancestor as all other Podencos. The Greyhound, coming from the Nile valley at the time, would have evolved differently depending on his breeding region.
His tail almost reaches the hock when at rest.Īccording to the FCI breeds nomenclature, this breed belongs to group 5, section 7 and is #94īorn in Portugal, the Portuguese Podengo is said to originate from Antiquity, where his Egyptian ancestor would have arrived in the country with the Phoenician and Cretan travelers around 1000 BC. His nose is in harmony with the color of his dress, but a shade slightly darker than the latter. His erect ears are medium in size, and have a triangular shape. His pretty little honey-colored eyes are oblique. His head, with a flat skull, has a slightly accentuated stop. Short or long, it is of medium thickness without any undercoat. His smooth coat is generally shorter than the rough one, which is longer. It can be unicolored and sometimes spotted. The colors of his dress can vary between black, fawn and yellow. Heightīetween 20 and 70 cm (7.87 to 27.56 inches) for the maleīetween 20 and 70 cm (7.87 to 27.56 inches) for the female Weightīetween 4 and 30 kg (8.82 to 66.14 pounds) for the maleīetween 4 and 30 kg (8.82 to 66.14 pounds) for the female Color Very muscular and well proportioned, he has excellent bone structure, allowing him good endurance at work. This elongated hunting dog has three different sizes, but his physical characteristics remain the same, regardless of his size. His primitive temperament requires a certain freedom of movement during his daily outings. He can live anywhere, as long as he enjoys frequent outings and a chance to spend his abundant energy. His many qualities make him an excellent hunting dog, a good guardian and an adorable life companion. Rather reserved with strangers, his socialization should not exacerbate this natural distrust, because he is already a guardian at heart. His education, however, must match his temperament, and must be undertaken as soon as possible. Well educated, he tends to obey naturally, and is not very recalcitrant. Despite his strong character, he is quite intelligent and quickly understands what is expected of him. He has a very s trong temperament, which the master must contain through a firm and adequate education. He has a mischievous side which delights children. ĭespite his natural reserve, he is compatible with all family situations. He is reserved with strangers, but devoted to his master and family. This primitive dog has remained very close to his wild origins. His strong temperament requires a good education, as well as early socialization. Rather reserved with strangers, he is very affectionate with his family.
This funny dog with a primitive character is very lively and alert.
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