

Grande measures 22-27 inches, the Podengo Medio measures 20-22 inches, and the Podengo The Portuguese Podengo occurs in three sizes: The Podengo Though acknowledged as a distinct breed since the 10thĬentury, it wasn’t until 1954 that they were finally recognized as Portugal’s National Dog Breed. The sailors from contracting a vermin-borne disease.
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Job was to keep the ships free of rodents and thus protect the food stores and In the 15th century, small Podengos were taken aboard the ships such as those of Christopher Like other Mediterranean hounds, Podengos these Means “small” and, in this case, the dogs reach between 8 and 12 inches at theĪnd country squires for their tough, tireless hunting abilities. The name, Podengo is a word used in Portuguese history to refer to a dog that hunted in packs. It is thought that they were developed from canines that inhabited the North African deserts and share a common ancestry with Ibizan and Pharaoh Hounds, as well as with the breed's much larger cousin, the Portuguese Podengo. They can be seen on bas-reliefs on ancient churches. 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. Good with Other Pets: Yes Portuguese Podengo Pequeno History I want you and your new puppy to be a good match.Coat Type: Single Coat (Either Smooth or WireĬhestnut, Fawn, Gold, Gray, Orange, Red, White and Black, White andĬhestnut, White and Fawn, White and Gold, White and Gray, White and I will be happy to answer your questions to the best of my ability. So if you are looking for a new family member or a show prospect please give me a call or e-mail me. Grande over 22 to 28" all verities come in both smooth and wire coats.Īll Podengos, I use for breeding have qualities that I am looking for to make a great show dog and a great family pet.Īll my breeding stock has been DNA tested. The Podengo come in 3 sizes, Pequeno, (small) 8 to 12 1/2" Houla's Podengos has had the most podengo pequenos listed in the top 20 of the breed since 2013 when we first were excepted into AKC. What a dream come true for any breeder to have produced the top ranking Portuguese Podengo Pequenos in AKC. Looks like Jerry and his cousin Albus, might be doing a flip, flop for 1 & 2 position.

Jerry started his show career in March of 2019 and achieved the # 1 spot for the month of March 2019. Houlas Jerry Loule' named after a beautiful city in Portugual. GCH Houla's Expectro Partdurm, "Albus" is a Potter son and has been the # 1 podengo all breed 2017 & 2018,& 2019. GCH Houla's Potter is the first Podengo Pequeno to get group placements and the FIRST podengo to get multiple Best in Show and National specialty winner. Houla's Podengos is the producer of the # 1 AKC Podengos for several years.

Houla's Podengos is the producer of the Top winning Portuguese Podengos Pequeno in AKC & UKC and Podengo Pequeno Specialties. Houla's Podengos is located just north of Raleigh, NC, in Creedmoore, NC HOULA'S PODENGOS, where champions to Best in Show Quality begins!
