Portuguese Podengos make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Silky-Pins aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Portugal

United States

Hound

Silky Terrier and Miniature Pinscher

Ancient

2000s

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Gray
Fawn

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Isabella
Fawn
Blue
Silver
Sable
Brindle

Portuguese Podengos have medium-length coats.

Silky-Pins have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wiry

Straight

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.

A Silky-Pin can have a litter of 3-5 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

Tracheal Collapse
Spongiform Leukodystrophy
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Eye Injuries

Patellar Luxation
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Congenital Eye Defects

Eye Examination
Yearly Physical Examination

Eye Examination
Blood And Urine Analysis
Diagnostic Imaging
Cardiac Test
DNA

Portuguese Podengos require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Silky-Pins need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Portuguese Podengos bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Silky-Pin dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Walking, Cuddling

Walking

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.

Silky-Pins are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Silky-Pin, it's at least 8 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.

In general most Silky-Pins usually need at least 90 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 low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

The Silky-Pin requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Ideally, Silky-Pin should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
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.

For an average 10-15 pound (5 - 7 kg) Silky-Pin feed 1 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 cost of a Silky-Pin is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 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 average per month expenses of a Silky-Pin is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 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.

Portuguese Podengos are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Silky-Pins are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Portuguese Podengos have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Silky-Pins are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.