Portuguese Podengo Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Portuguese Podengo is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Portuguese Podengos are very good watchdogs. They are a vocal breed, and are wary of outsiders, so if someone approaches your home or aims to intrude, the Portuguese Podengo is going to make sure everyone knows about it.

Portugal

Hound

Ancient

Brown
Amber

Black
Brown

Black
Gray
Fawn

The coat of a Portuguese Podengo falls in the medium length category.

Wiry

A Portuguese Podengo can have a litter of 12-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Muscle Strains
Foot and Toenail Injuries

Eye Injuries

Eye Examination
Yearly Physical Examination

Portuguese Podengos are known for their high energy levels, so if you're looking for a more low-key dog, this breed may not be the best choice.

The Portuguese Podengo dog needs significant physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. They are also well-suited for those who lead an active lifestyle and enjoy activities such as running, hiking, or other outdoor pursuits.

Portuguese Podengos tend to bark moderately, they bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or to communicate something. They may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Walking, Cuddling

Portuguese Podengos are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Portuguese Podengo, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Portuguese Podengos usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Portuguese Podengo is a breed of dog that does not require extensive grooming.

Portuguese Podengo should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 35-66 pound (16 - 30 kg) Portuguese Podengo feed 2.3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Portuguese Podengo is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Portuguese Podengo is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The Portuguese Podengo breed is considered very intelligent and easy to train.

Portuguese Podengos are very friendly towards other dogs. This breed typically have a happy and affectionate temperament around dogs.

Portuguese Podengos have an average level of playfulness. The Portuguese Podengos, like other dogs, like to play. But they are not the most playful dog breed.

Portuguese Podengo dogs are known for their ease of training and ability to learn quickly, making them a popular choice for pet owners and trainers alike.