The Podengo, also known as Portuguese Warren Hound, is the national dog of Portugal and is considered a real treasure. There are three sizes of these attractive, intelligent dogs, namely small, medium and large. However, only the small Podengo is recognised as a breed by the Kennel Club. Originally bred to control vermin, hunt and protect its home, the Podengo is also a wonderful family pet that is especially good with children.
Read our Portuguese Podengo Buying Advice page for information on this dog breed.
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We have Benny he is a rescue from Spain. Due to breakdown of relationship we have to find him a new home he is a adorable dog. So loving would potentially suit a older couple. He is a older dog howeve
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We have a PODENCHO male dog he is a lovely little character we rescued him from a previous bad life in Spain. He is such a happy little thing as long as he has cuddles, walks and digs and food he is q
Portuguese Podengos can make good family dogs if they are socialised and trained early. They are playful, enjoy the company of family members and other dogs, and generally do well with children when introduced properly. They are also good watchdogs due to their alertness and tendency to bark at strangers. However, they can be wary of strangers, may not be suitable for apartment living due to their high energy and loud bark, and might view smaller pets as prey.